Fibre Property Explanations 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesFibre Property Explanations ASAQA Created by: Jenny GeorgieCreated on: 13-05-14 12:54 Abrasion Resistance Ability of a fibre to withstand the effects of rubbing or friction- a major factor in the durability of a fibre 1 of 19 Pilling the formation of small balls of loose fibres on the surface of a fabric- results from abrasion 2 of 19 Elastic Recovery Ability of a fibre to return to its original length after it has been stretched 3 of 19 Drape How a fabric hangs in graceful folds 4 of 19 Resiliency or wrinkle recovery the ability of a fibre to return to its original shape after being bent or folded 5 of 19 Tenacity fibre strength- important to wear life of the textile product 6 of 19 Absorbency Moisture regain- it's ability to take in moisture 7 of 19 Hydrophilic fibres can absorb moisture= comfortable 8 of 19 Hydrophobic fibres Do no absorb moisture readily 9 of 19 Hygroscopic fibres can absorb moisture without feeling wet, e.g. animal hairs 10 of 19 Wicking a fibres ability to carry moisture along its surface e.g. acrylic 11 of 19 Light Fastness ability to withstand colour changes on exposure to light 12 of 19 Thermoplastic most synthetics are thermoplastic, they soften or melt when exposed to heat. Cellulosic/protein may scorch or burn when exposed to high heat 13 of 19 Heat Setting Applying heat and pressure in a controlled manner to permanently change the shape/improve the dimensional stability of thermoplastic fibres 14 of 19 Fireproof unaffected by fire 15 of 19 Flame Resistant will ignite if placed in an open flame but will not continue to burn after the flame has been removed 16 of 19 Flammable easy to ignite and will continue to burn 17 of 19 Non-combustible will not burn but can melt and decompose at a high temperature 18 of 19 Self-extinguishing will stop burning when flame is removed 19 of 19
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