Technical Textiles are

Examples include: 1. Silver technology in underwear & wound dressings. Silver has been found to be anti-microbial & can eliminate fungi & bacteria. It is being used commercially in p__________ to prevent infection, & in u____________ to prevent body odour caused by bacteria. Kevlar is used in ___________________________________. It is extremely strong but light weight, allowing it to absorb the impact of a bullet but still allow the soldier or police officer to move around easily & comfortably. Reflective trims & fabrics have layers of tiny beads or prisms of glass. These glass beads reflect light so that the fabric is easily seen in car headlights. Reflective trims & fabrics are used for __________________________________________ . Nomex is a fibre that is very resistant to _____________ . It is used in the protective uniforms of fire-fighters, & in balaclavas & body suits worn by Formula 1 drivers. Commercially, it may be used in o____________ g___________. Bio-mimetic fabrics copy features that occur in nature. An example is_____________ which was developed by Speedo. This copies the way in which shark skin is structured, to help human swimmers move through water quickly. Microfibres are 60 times finer than human hair. They are made from polyester and polyamide (nylon). These fibres can be knitted or woven into fabrics. Microfibre fabrics are windproof & breathable. They stop water entering through but allow perspiration to escape. They are soft, lightweight, strong & crease resistant.

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Smart Textiles are textiles which can

Examples include: 1. Pressure response textiles such as D3o, which is a very important invention used in protective sportswear. It is a soft malleable material which hardens on impact. Uses include ___________________________ & _____________________. Memory Foam also responds to pressure, moulding itself to the body then returning exactly to its original shape once the pressure is removed. It was originally developed by NASA to use in astronauts seats on the Space Shuttle to lessen the impact of G-Force during take-off.

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Micro Encapsulation allows fibres & fabrics to be impregnated with microscopic bubbles of perfume, anti bacterial properties, antiallergens, vitamins & insect repellents. Uses include ___________________________________________________. The capsules gradually break as the fabric is worn, so that whatever is inside the capsules is slowly released. Thermochromic textiles change colour with heat. They can be used for _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________. Liquid crystal fabric changes colour all the way through the spectrum with warmth. It is used for fabric strip thermometers. Phase Change Material (PCM) has micro-capsules in the fabric which change from a solid to a liquid state to absorb heat from the body when it is active & over-hot. They change back to a solid state when the temperature falls, & release the stored energy back to the wearer to warm them up when they get cold. Uses include mountaineering clothes, sportswear & shoe linings. UV reactive products change colour when they are exposed to UV light because they use photochromatic pigments. They are used for ____________________________ Phosphorescent pigments are used to make ____________ in the ______________ products. They absorb energy & release this energy in the form of light, making them shine in the dark. They are used for _____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

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Electronic Textiles have been engineered to incorporate micro-electronics. They involve the integration of a conductive network, a power source from a battery, solar panel or human power, & a micro-chip in the fabric. Examples include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fabric computer keyboards. Clothing such as the __________blazer, & ski-wear with key pads embedded into the fabric. Sportswear & combat uniforms can have sensors to monitor & transmit vital life signs such as pulse rate & heart rate. This can be transmitted to inform others of the condition of the wearer. The Life Shirt can be linked to a computer to monitor blood pressure. G__________ that have built in LEDs (light emitting diodes) that can be switched on or off to allow cyclists to be seen in the dark. Nike & Berghaus have developed jackets that have built in mobile phone connectors & other electronics for the sports enthusiast. Some companies are working on GPS receivers embedded in the fabric to locate skiers caught in avalanches. New tagging technology can give retailers information by tracking a garment from manufacture, to purchase, use & how it is disposed of.