Technical Textiles

• Gore-Tex

  • thin membrane in between an outer material and liner
  • waterproof, windproof, breathable
• Kevlar

  • tightly woven fabric
  • strong, hard-wearing, cut and tear resistant, thermal protection, non flammable
• Conductive fibres

  • allow a small electrical current to safely pass through them
  • flexible
• Fire-resistant fabrics

  • resist heat and flames through chemical treatment
• Microfibres

  • thin and can be coiled up to make a warm and soft or absorbent material
  • can be statically charged to pick up dust
  • absorbent yet dries fast