technical textiles

• examples of domestic textiles

  • cleaning wipes
  • carpets
  • flooring
• what are environmentally friendly textiles?

  organically grown fibres e.g. hemp, wool, cotton, bamboo, recycled materials
• what do protective textiles do?

  provide protection against heat, harmful chemicals, gases, pesticide, bullets
• examples of protective textiles

  • tents designed for hazardous weather
  • parachutes
  • safety ropes
  • disposable chemical protection uniforms
• examples of sports textiles

  • running shoes
  • cycling shorts
  • swimsuits
• what are agrotextiles for?

  to improve & increase agricultural production e.g. nylon, polyester
• uses of agrotextiles

  • netting
  • wind-breaks
  • thermal insulation
• what are construction textiles for?

  improving construction processes & appearance of construction sites
• examples of construction textiles

  • concrete reinforcement
  • tarpaulins
• what are geotextiles used for?

  • civil engineering where soil, rock, earth or other geotechnical material needs to be stabilised, filtered, drained or reinforced
  • e.g. non-woven & woven mats
• advantages of agrotextiles

  • biodegradable
  • solar & UV protection
  • durable
• disadvantages of agrotextiles

  • change ecosystems
  • alter natural circulation of water, carbon & other nutrients
• advantages of construction textiles

  • resistant to degradation by chemicals, sunlight & acid
  • stable in different heat conditions
  • strong yet light
• disadvantages of construction textiles

  • may degrade over time
  • may be expensive/ hard to source
• advantages of geotextiles

  • cost effective
  • rot-resistant
• disadvantages of geotextiles

  • ineffective if damaged
  • easily blocked by sediments & organic matter
• advantages of domestic textiles

  • stain resistant
  • absorbent
• disadvantages of domestic textiles

  • can be expensive
  • can be difficult to clean
  • can be a fire risk
• uses of environmentally friendly textiles

  • fashion
• advantages of environmentally friendly textiles

  • resistant to mould & pests
• disadvantages of environmentally friendly textiles

  • expensive
• advantages of protective textiles

  • breathable
  • lightweight
• disadvantages of protective textiles

  • expensive
  • not environmentally friendly
• what are sports textiles for?

  improving athletic performance
• advantages of sports textiles

  • lightweight
  • breathable
  • impact-resistant
• disadvantages of sports textiles

  • expensive
  • not environmentally friendly
• what are technical textiles for?

  developed for function