20 Questions
What is the primary focus in the design and manufacture of technical textiles?
Specific functions and requirements
Which industry widely uses technical textile materials?
Construction industry
What is the global growth rate of technical textiles?
4% per year
According to the Textile Institute, how do they define technical textiles?
Textile materials for non-aesthetic purposes
Where has the consumption of technical textiles been increasing rapidly in the past few decades?
Healthcare sector
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?
Manufacturing of carbon composites for aeroplane parts
What are Indutech / Industrial Textiles used for?
Textiles used for chemical and electrical applications
Which types of fibres are commonly used in Meditech / Medical and Hygiene Textiles?
Silk and synthetic fibres
Where are Hometch / Home Textiles used?
In a domestic environment
What is the primary objective of textile testing?
To assess the properties of textile substances
What are the 5Ms that govern testing in the textile industry?
Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement
What is the significance of textile testing for distributors and consumers?
To determine the end product's quality
Which stage of the textile product chain is textile testing relevant to?
Raw material selection
How does textile testing contribute to research and development in the textile industry?
By providing information for process development
What is the test used to measure the weight of a fabric?
GSM test
Which test is used to evaluate a fabric's ability to withstand repeated rubbing?
Abrasion resistance
What does the Color Fastness to light test measure?
Ability to resist fading when exposed to light
Which test is used to measure the force required to pull a fabric apart?
Tensile strength
What is the purpose of the PH test for textiles?
To determine the acidity or alkalinity
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