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What is the primary focus in the design and manufacture of technical textiles?
What is the primary focus in the design and manufacture of technical textiles?
- Advanced materials and technologies
- Traditional clothing and fashion
- Aesthetic and decorative properties
- Specific functions and requirements (correct)
Which industry widely uses technical textile materials?
Which industry widely uses technical textile materials?
- Construction industry (correct)
- Food and beverage industry
- Home decor and interior design
- Automobile manufacturing
What is the global growth rate of technical textiles?
What is the global growth rate of technical textiles?
- 1% per year
- 3% per year
- 2% per year
- 4% per year (correct)
According to the Textile Institute, how do they define technical textiles?
According to the Textile Institute, how do they define technical textiles?
Where has the consumption of technical textiles been increasing rapidly in the past few decades?
Where has the consumption of technical textiles been increasing rapidly in the past few decades?
What are the 12 main application areas of technical textiles according to Messe Frankfurt?
What are the 12 main application areas of technical textiles according to Messe Frankfurt?
What are Mobil Tech / Transport Textiles mostly used for in the manufacture of automobiles and aircraft?
What are Mobil Tech / Transport Textiles mostly used for in the manufacture of automobiles and aircraft?
What are Indutech / Industrial Textiles used for?
What are Indutech / Industrial Textiles used for?
Which types of fibres are commonly used in Meditech / Medical and Hygiene Textiles?
Which types of fibres are commonly used in Meditech / Medical and Hygiene Textiles?
Where are Hometch / Home Textiles used?
Where are Hometch / Home Textiles used?
What is the primary objective of textile testing?
What is the primary objective of textile testing?
What are the 5Ms that govern testing in the textile industry?
What are the 5Ms that govern testing in the textile industry?
What is the significance of textile testing for distributors and consumers?
What is the significance of textile testing for distributors and consumers?
Which stage of the textile product chain is textile testing relevant to?
Which stage of the textile product chain is textile testing relevant to?
How does textile testing contribute to research and development in the textile industry?
How does textile testing contribute to research and development in the textile industry?
What is the test used to measure the weight of a fabric?
What is the test used to measure the weight of a fabric?
Which test is used to evaluate a fabric's ability to withstand repeated rubbing?
Which test is used to evaluate a fabric's ability to withstand repeated rubbing?
What does the Color Fastness to light test measure?
What does the Color Fastness to light test measure?
Which test is used to measure the force required to pull a fabric apart?
Which test is used to measure the force required to pull a fabric apart?
What is the purpose of the PH test for textiles?
What is the purpose of the PH test for textiles?
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What is the primary focus of technical textiles?
What is the primary focus of technical textiles?
Technical textiles are materials designed and manufactured specifically for their functional properties, focusing on performance rather than aesthetics.
Which industry heavily uses technical textiles?
Which industry heavily uses technical textiles?
The construction industry is a major user of technical textiles, particularly for building materials, reinforcement, and insulation.
What is the growth rate of the technical textile market?
What is the growth rate of the technical textile market?
Technical textiles are experiencing a global growth rate of 4% per year, indicating a significant and expanding market.
How does The Textile Institute define technical textiles?
How does The Textile Institute define technical textiles?
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Where has technical textile consumption grown rapidly?
Where has technical textile consumption grown rapidly?
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Why is textile testing important?
Why is textile testing important?
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What are the 5Ms of textile testing?
What are the 5Ms of textile testing?
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Who benefits from textile testing?
Who benefits from textile testing?
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How does textile testing contribute to R&D?
How does textile testing contribute to R&D?
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What does the GSM test measure?
What does the GSM test measure?
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What does the abrasion resistance test measure?
What does the abrasion resistance test measure?
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What does the Color Fastness to Light test measure?
What does the Color Fastness to Light test measure?
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What does the tensile strength test measure?
What does the tensile strength test measure?
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What does the pH test for textiles measure?
What does the pH test for textiles measure?
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What are Mobil Tech/Transport Textiles used for?
What are Mobil Tech/Transport Textiles used for?
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What are Indutech/Industrial Textiles used for?
What are Indutech/Industrial Textiles used for?
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What types of fibers are used in Meditech/ Medical and Hygiene Textiles?
What types of fibers are used in Meditech/ Medical and Hygiene Textiles?
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Where are Hometch/Home Textiles used?
Where are Hometch/Home Textiles used?
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