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Students should know and understand how the properties of fabrics and their physical characteristics relate to their selection for specific fashion, clothing and textile products. This should include reference to both fabric construction and fibre/yarn content and the inter-relationship between them in determining the overall characteristic of a fabric. Properties and physical characteristics to include: • tensile strength • elasticity • resilience • durability • flammability • weight.
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Students should know and understand how the properties of fabrics and their physical characteristics relate to their selection for specific fashion, clothing and textile products. This should include reference to both fabric construction and fibre/yarn content and the inter-relationship between them in determining the overall characteristic of a fabric. Properties and physical characteristics to include: • tensile strength • elasticity • resilience • durability • flammability • weight
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- You need to be able to students should know and understand how the properties of fabrics and their physical characteristics relate to their selection for specific fashion, clothing and textile products. This should include reference to both fabric construction and fibre/yarn content and the inter-relationship between them in determining the overall characteristic of a fabric. Properties and physical characteristics to include: • tensile strength • elasticity • resilience • durability • flammability • weight.
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Which of the following fabrics is most likely to have high tensile strength?
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Nylon is a synthetic fabric known for its high tensile strength, making it suitable for applications requiring durability.
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- Durability: The ability of a fabric to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
- Resilience: The capacity of a fabric to recover its shape after deformation.
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Confusing tensile strength with durability: Durability encompasses various factors including abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and the fabric's ability to withstand environmental conditions.
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