Assignment 1Task 4

Fashion Textile and Material Understanding

Submitted by:Priyanshi AroraBTEC HND Level Fashion and Textile(2014-2018)

Submitted to:Ms. Kalpana Munjal Faculty Arch Academy of Design

Assignment 1

Technical and Smart textiles

Technical Textiles

Introduction

Textile materials and products manufactured primarily for their technical and performance properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics’.

Large and growing sectorPotential in India is still untappedLess awareness among peoplePrimarily used for its performance or

functional properties and not for its appearance or aesthetics

Information

Usage of innumerable varieties of raw materials, processes, products and applications for their production. For Metals, like steel.

Minerals, like asbestos and glass.Synthetic polymers, like PES, PA, PAN, PP etc.Regenerated fibers like fiber and acetate

fiber. rayon Natural fibers like cotton, jute wool fibres

Scope

Classification

Agro tech:

agriculture, aquaculture,

horticulture and forestry

Examples:

Shade-nets, Mulch-mats, Crop-covers, Anti-hail

nets and bird protection nets,

Fishing nets

Cloth techTextile components

used for specific functional

applications in garments and

shoesShoe lacesInterlinings

Zip fastenersElastic narrow fabrics (Tapes)

VelcroLabels

Umbrella clothSewing threads

Geo techThe fabrics in geo

textiles are permeable fabrics and are used with

soils having ability to

separate, filter, protect or drain. The application

areas include civil engineering,

earth and road construction, dam engineering, soil

sealing and in drainage systems.

Home techTechnical textiles

for home or house hold purpose.

Fiberfil, Mattress and pillow

components, Carpet backing

cloth (Jute & Synthetic), Stuff

toys, Blinds, HVAC filters, Filter cloth

for vacuum cleaners,

Nonwoven wipes, Mosquito nets

Indu TechTextile for industrial purpose

Strongly woven , high

strength , heat and high

temperature controlling elements.

Mobi TechTextiles for transport,

automobiles and space

Truck cover, car trunk

coverings , lashing belts for

cargo tie downs, seat

covers , airbags,

parachutes, boats

(inflatable), air balloons.

Pack TechTextiles helpful in packaging

and other similar activities

Includes Packaging,

silos, containers,

bags, lashing straps, canvas

covers, marquee tents.

Pro tech Protective textiles. To

provide safety at the work

place

Designed to provide high

value protection,

against hazards

Sports tech

Suitable for all sports activity, like climbing

cycling, swimming etc

Smart textile

IntroductionAKA Electronic

textiles, E- textilesThose fabric which

are developed with the new technologies

Ability to do what traditional fabrics can’t

ClassificationAestheticFabrics that increase

the aesthetic valueExample: light up

fabric, Color changing fabric

Performance Enhancing

Providing different techniques with the fabric to enhance the physical performance of the person

CharacteristicsFocus on seamless

designsMore of

technologically sound equipments, like sensors, microcontrollers

Not only for wearable purpose But for Home Interiors purpose as well

E textile todayExpensiveAttracting young

DesignersNew concepts and IdeaTechnologically

advanced