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- 1advantages of agrotextiles-very durable
-acts as weed suppression
-often biodegradable
-offer UV protections - 2disadvantages of agrotextiles-alters the natural circulation of water in the ecosystem, and could cause damage
- 3what is an agrotextileany textile which improves agricultural production
- 4what are agrotextiles often made from-nylon
-polyester
-polythene
-polypropylene
-jute - 5examples of agrotextiles-shading
-thermal insulation
-netting
-wind-breaks
-weed suppression - 6construction Textiles, what are theytextiles which improve construction appearance and longevity
- 7examples of construction textiles-waterproof membranes
-concrete reinforments
-hoarding nets
-tarpaulins - 8advantages of construction textiles-strong and light
-resistant to degradation by chemicals
-stable to different heat conditions - 9disadvantages of construction textiles• Easily blocked by
sediments and
organic matter
• Ineffective if
damaged - 10geotextiles, wat are they?!?Used in civil
engineering where
soil, rock or other
geotechnical
material needs to be
stabilised, filtered,
drained or reinforced
• Retain their structure
in the ground - 11what are geotextiles used in?Non-woven or woven
mats for reinforcing
banks or draining flat
land - 12what are the advantages of geotextilesDo not rot
• Deal well with
water
• Cost effective - 13what are the disadvantages of geotextilesEasily blocked by
sediments and
organic matter
• Ineffective if
damaged - 14what are domestic textiles?• Used domestically,
even if developed for
other purposes - 15what are examples of domestic textiles• Cleaning wipes
• Furnishings
• Wadding
• Linings
• Carpets
• Flooring - 16what are advantages of domestic textiles• Hardwearing
• Stain resistant
• Absorbent - 17what are disadvantages ofCan be
expensive
• Fire risk for
some textiles
• Can be difficult
to clean - 18environmentaly friendly textiles• Use organically
grown fibres such
as hemp, wool,
cotton or bamboo or
recycled materials - 19what are EFT's used in/• Geotextiles
• Agrotextiles
• Fashion - 20what are advantages of EFT'sProcessed
with fewer
chemicals and
naturally more
resistant to
mould and
pests - 21what are the disadvantages of EFT's• Can be
expensive - 22what are Protective textiles• Provide protection
against heat, harmful
chemicals, gases,
pesticides and even
bullets - 23what are advantages of PT'sCan be
resistant to
many external
inputs but still
breathable and
light - 24examples of PT'sClothing: heat and
radiation protection
for firefighters, molten
metal protection for
welders
• Tents for severe
weather
• Parachutes and
mountain safety ropes
• Disposable chemical
protection overalls - 25disadvantages of PT's• Expensive
• Not
environmentally
friendly - 26sports textiles?• Combine function
with comfort for high
performance
• Can be lightweight
• Streamlined and
breathable
• Remove moisture
• Sense heart rate
• Control bacteria
• Block UVA/UVB ray - 27advantages of sport textiles• Running shoes
• Cycling shorts
• Rugby tops
• Swimsuits - 28disadvantages of ST's• Can improve
athletic
performance - 29disadvantages of ST's• Expensive
• Not
environmentally
friendly
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