Physical Characteristics and Working Properties

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The ability of a textile to absorb and hold liquid.
Absorbency
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The ability of a textile to resist stretching or breaking under tension
Tensile Strength
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This refers to how the fabric feels e.g. smooth, rough
Texture
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This is measured in gsm (weight in grams per cubic centimetre)
Density
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The word used to describe if a fabric irritates the skin due to a rough texture or chemical content.
Allergenic
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The ability to allow air to pass through easily so that clothing does not become too warm
Breathability
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The word to describe if heat or electric travels through the fabric
Conductivity
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This determines how many fibres are in a cross section of a yarn of a given thickness
Fineness
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The ability of a textile to resist stretching or breaking under tension

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Tensile Strength

Card 3

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This refers to how the fabric feels e.g. smooth, rough

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Card 4

Front

This is measured in gsm (weight in grams per cubic centimetre)

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Card 5

Front

The word used to describe if a fabric irritates the skin due to a rough texture or chemical content.

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Preview of the front of card 5
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