Unit 8: Technical Textiles

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 Signup and view all the answers

Where has the consumption of technical textiles been increasing rapidly in the past few decades?

Healthcare sector Signup and view all the answers

What are the 12 main application areas of technical textiles according to Messe Frankfurt?

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What are Mobil Tech / Transport Textiles mostly used for in the manufacture of automobiles and aircraft?

Manufacturing of carbon composites for aeroplane parts Signup and view all the answers

What are Indutech / Industrial Textiles used for?

Textiles used for chemical and electrical applications Signup and view all the answers

Which types of fibres are commonly used in Meditech / Medical and Hygiene Textiles?

Silk and synthetic fibres Signup and view all the answers

Where are Hometch / Home Textiles used?

In a domestic environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of textile testing?

To assess the properties of textile substances Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5Ms that govern testing in the textile industry?

Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of textile testing for distributors and consumers?

To determine the end product's quality Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the textile product chain is textile testing relevant to?

Raw material selection Signup and view all the answers

How does textile testing contribute to research and development in the textile industry?

By providing information for process development Signup and view all the answers

What is the test used to measure the weight of a fabric?

GSM test Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to evaluate a fabric's ability to withstand repeated rubbing?

Abrasion resistance Signup and view all the answers

What does the Color Fastness to light test measure?

Ability to resist fading when exposed to light Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to measure the force required to pull a fabric apart?

Tensile strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PH test for textiles?

To determine the acidity or alkalinity Signup and view all the answers