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LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) (thermoplastics polymers)
lightweight with low stiffness and rigidness. most food safe plastics. flexible and recyclable. used for supermarket bags. chemical resistant. cheap and easy to produce.
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HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE (HIPS) (thermoplastic polymers)
inexpensive and easy to process, widely available. recyclable. result of rubber particles being added to polystyrene to impact strength. lightweight.
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ABS (thermoplastic polymers)
toughness, harness and rigidity. versatile and recyclable. low cost and easy to process
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POLYCARBONATE (PC) (thermoplastic polymers)
pc has high transparent clarity. toughest plastic. can't be remelted. used instead of glass for safety
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NYLON (thermoplastics polymers)
resistant to wear with a low coefficient of friction. though, durable, food safe.
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UREA FOORMALDEHYDE (thermoset polymers)
rigid, hard, good strength. can be moulded in many different colours warm to the touch. good electrical insulator. usually compression moulded
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MELAMINE FORMALDEHYDE (thermoset polymers)
expensive, mainly used for plastic table wear. non toxic. feels hard, rigid and unbreakable. heat resistant.
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EPOXY RESIN (thermoset polymers)
two resins that need to be mixed together before use. good electrical insulator. chemical resistant.
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COTTON (natural fibres)
versatile, natural comfort, makes clothes and homeware. can be grown on trees. comes in a variety of colours. good for medical use due to soft texture and high absorbance
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WOOL (natural fibres)
each wool fibre is a molecular coil spring which makes it elastic. and it keeps its shape. flame resistant. good water resistant and good insulator of heat.
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SILK (natural fibres)
absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather. low conductivity. attractive.
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POLYESTER (synthetic fibres)
derived from coal, air, water and petroleum. doesn't absorb water but i does oil. fire resistant. cheaper than silk.
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NYLON FABRIC (synthetic fibres)
man made material. heat sensitive by nature. strong, lightweight, durables. resistant to heat. low absorbency rate.
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WOVEN FABRICS (textile fabrics)
strong and hardwearing used for fashion and furnishings - plain weave. twill weave - strong, use for curtains. satin weave - doesn't scatter or break up.
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NON WOVEN FABRICS (textile fabrics)
felt has no strength drape or elasticity. doesn't fray. warm and resilient
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KNITTED FABRICS (textile fabrics)
stretchy and comfortable. socks, t-shirts, jumpers.
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BLENDED FABRICS (textile fabrics)
improves appearance, performance, comfort and aftercare of fabric. blending can also reduce the cost of an expensive fibre.
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GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (GRP) (fibre reinforced composite materials)
strong, lightweight material. the glass fibres can come in a variety of thickness. resistant to water and weather. smooth finish, low maintenance. can be moulded in to complex shapes.
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CARBON FIBRE (fibre reinforced composite materials)
consists of shiny black fibres drawn from approximately 90% carbon. high strength to weight ration make it a good material. high tensed strength, lightweight, stiff.
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KEVLAR (fibre reinforced composite materials)
offer superb puncture, abrasion and tear resistance. durable, lightweight and strong
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inexpensive and easy to process, widely available. recyclable. result of rubber particles being added to polystyrene to impact strength. lightweight.

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HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE (HIPS) (thermoplastic polymers)

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toughness, harness and rigidity. versatile and recyclable. low cost and easy to process

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pc has high transparent clarity. toughest plastic. can't be remelted. used instead of glass for safety

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Card 5

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resistant to wear with a low coefficient of friction. though, durable, food safe.

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