FSN 209 Lecture Notes - Bamboo Textile, Synthetic Fiber, Actel
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Production process (similar to flax) rq bamboo (bast fibre) Natural doadarant, anti bacterial renewable crops, grows quickly little irrigation or pesticides required takes in lots of carbon dioxide when growing and emits oxygen into atmosphere. Nylon was the first synthetic fibre invented in 1928. Shortly after the war when they lifted manufactured fibres after the war. Nylon is well known because of its strength. You can make up strong light weight fabrics similar to hiking apparel or water resisant jackets. Smooth filaments can be tightly packed within the weave for no water or air to penetrate. They need to be strong and be able to with stand the activity they are in. Thicker yarns placed in a grid like pattern. Because its string it has excellent abrasion resistance. Dacron is one of the trade names for polyester. Used in a variety of sports wear applications. Geo textiles form the bed for the road.
