SYNTHETIC FIBRES

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AS level Textiles Mind Map on SYNTHETIC FIBRES, created by dolce-n-banana on 12/01/2014.
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SYNTHETIC FIBRES
  1. ACRYLIC
    1. -Jumpers -Jackets -Blankets
      1. -Warm to wear -Non-absorbent -Fast drying -Crease resistant -Weaker when wet -Burns slowly when melts -Good drape -Durable -Easy care -Stiffer (handle like wool)
      2. POLYESTER
        1. -Raincoats -Fleece jackets -Socks -Seat belts
          1. -Soft handle -Good drape -Very durable -Crease resistant -Easy care -Non absorbent -Fast drying -Can be recylced -Low warmth -Strong when wet -Resists bacteria -Versatile
            1. -Trevira -Finesse -Mirates -Dracon -Terylene
            2. NYLON
              1. -Active sportswear -Fleece jackets -Socks & seatbelts
                1. -Warm to wear -Absorbent (dries slowly) -Breathable (repels rain) -Durable -Soft or coarse handle -Can shrink -Dry clean -Good drape -Creases drop out
                  1. -Polyamide -Tactel
                  2. ELASTANE
                    1. -Very elastic -Lightweight -Strong -Resists sunlight & biological damage -Medium to coarse filament fibres -Used only as a blend 2-5% -Very poor absorbency (Blended to make clothes more comfortable-cotton & lycra in jeans)
                      1. -Lycra -Spandex
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