smart textiles gcse textiles
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2. electro textiles
- are textiles combined with electronic products
- are electronic products such as soft key boards
- provide excess functions
- cannot be washed
3. biomenetic fabrics
- neoprone is the core layer, it reacts with the other layers
- stomatex has domes in the surface which have tiny holes they allow solid chemicals to move away from the body
- are only used for diving suits as it is so expensive
- are involved with the science of understanding nature and how it responds cautomatically to changes
- all three layers react - not just the top layer
- stomatex is not an example because it only mimics nature
4. phosphorescent fabric
- is too bright to use for clubbing and high visibility safety garments
- transforms invisible energy to visible light
- is used for childrens novelty clothing only
- dyes cannot be impregnated with phosphorescence it must be woven or spun into a fabric
5. thermochromatic fabrics
- dyes are added that change colour in response to temperature
- are only used for novelty products
- are only used for medical uses
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