Some short points on smart and technical textiles

1. Assignment 1
Task 4
Submitted by:
Priyanshi Arora
BTEC HND Level Fashion and
Textile
(2014-2018)
Submitted to:
Ms. Kalpana Munjal
Faculty Arch
Academy of Design

2. Assignment 1

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

5.  Large and growing sector
 Potential in India is still untapped
 Less awareness among people
 Primarily used for its performance or functional
properties and not for its appearance or aesthetics

6.  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

7. Classification
Agro tech:
agriculture,
aquaculture,
horticulture and
forestry
Examples:
Shade-nets,
Mulch-mats, Crop-
covers, Anti-hail
nets and bird
protection nets,
Fishing nets

8. Cloth tech
Textile components
used for specific
functional applications
in garments and
shoes
Shoe laces
Interlinings
Zip fasteners
Elastic narrow fabrics
(Tapes)
Velcro
Labels
Umbrella cloth
Sewing threads

9. Geo tech
The 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.

10. Home tech
Technical 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

11. Indu Tech
Textile for
industrial purpose
Strongly woven ,
high strength ,
heat and high
temperature
controlling
elements.

12. Mobi Tech
Textiles for
transport,
automobiles and
space
Truck cover, car
trunk coverings ,
lashing belts for
cargo tie downs,
seat covers ,
airbags,
parachutes, boats
(inflatable), air
balloons.

13. Pack Tech
Textiles helpful in
packaging and
other similar
activities
Includes
Packaging, silos,
containers, bags,
lashing straps,
canvas covers,
marquee tents.

14. Pro tech
Protective textiles.
To provide safety
at the work place
Designed to
provide high value
protection, against
hazards

15. Sports tech
Suitable for all
sports activity, like
climbing cycling,
swimming etc

17.  AKA Electronic textiles,
E- textiles
 Those fabric which are
developed with the new
technologies
 Ability to do what
traditional fabrics can’t

18.  Aesthetic
 Fabrics that increase the
aesthetic value
 Example: light up fabric,
Color changing fabric

19.  Performance Enhancing
 Providing different
techniques with the
fabric to enhance the
physical performance of
the person

20.  Focus on seamless
designs
 More of technologically
sound equipments, like
sensors, microcontrollers
 Not only for wearable
purpose But for Home
Interiors purpose as well

21.  Expensive
 Attracting young Designers
 New concepts and Idea
 Technologically advanced