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Smart and Modern Materials

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show It is a fabric that can react to outside conditions without human intervention.  
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Define a smart fabric.   show
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What do smart fabrics do?   show
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What does hydrochromic mean?   show
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show Thermochromic.  
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show Responds to light by changing colour.  
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show Conductive fabrics have metal fibres or conductive printing inks/coatings on the surface. GORIX is a carbonising fibre that is conductive used in heated car seats and for motorbike clothing. SOFT SWITCH has conductive fibres that have pressure sensor use  
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show This is a laminated fabric, made up of different layers that have different functions. Gore-tex is widely used for outdoor wear..  
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Name a biomimetic fabric and explain why it is biomimetic.   show
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What is microencapsulation?   show
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show These are highly absorbent, biodegradable dressings derived from seaweed. They promote healing of tissues and prevent bacterial infection. They are used on wounds that are really weeping,  
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What is nanotechnology?   show
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show 60 times finer than human hair Made from polyester or polyamide Very strong Water-repellent Absorbent Breathable Very good  
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show Hosiery Sportswear Water- repellent outdoor wear Cleaning cloths  
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show Nomex– very resistant to fire and so used in firefighter uniforms and racing driver  
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