Flashcards
Technical Textiles
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- 1Examples of AgrotextilesShading
Thermal Insulation
Netting
Wind-breaks
Weed Supression - 2Advantages and Disadvantages of Construction TextilesAdvantages:
Strong and light
Resistant to degradation by chemicals, sunlight and acids
Stable in
different heat
conditions
Disadvantages:
May be
expensive or
hard to source
May degrade
over time - 3Description of GeotextilesUsed in civil
engineering where
soil, rock or other
geotechnical
material needs to be
stabilized, filtered,
drained or reinforced
Retain their structure
in the ground - 4Uses of Domestic TextilesCleaning wipes
Furnishings
Wadding
Linings
Carpets
Flooring - 5Description of AgrotextilesImprove or increase
agricultural
production
May be made from
nylon, polyester,
polyethene,
polypropene or
natural materials like
jute and wool
Often biodegradable
and offer solar and
ultraviolet protection - 6Description of Construction TextilesDeveloped to
improve construction
appearance and
longevity - 7Examples of GeotextilesNon-woven or woven
mats for reinforcing
banks or draining flat
land - 8Advantages and Disadvantages of Domestic TextilesAdvantages:
Hardwearing
Stain resistant
Absorbent
Disadvantages:
Can be
expensive
Fire risk for
some textiles
Can be difficult
to clean - 9Advantages and Disadvantages of AgrotextilesAdvantages:
Durable
Reduces the
need for weed
killers and
pesticides
Can be cheap
Disadvantages:
Could change
ecosystems by
altering natural
circulation of
water, carbon
and other
nutrients - 10Uses of Construction TextilesStructures: waterproof
membrane, concrete
reinforcement
During construction:
hoardings nets,
awnings, tarpaulins,
canopies - 11Advantages and Disadvantages of GeotextilesAdvantages:
Do not rot
Deal well with
water
Cost effective
Disadvantages:
Easily blocked by
sediments and
organic matter
Ineffective if
damaged - 12Description of Domestic TextilesUsed domestically,
even if developed for
other purposes
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