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There are many kinds of technical fabric available on the market. They are used in everything from sportswear, to even sleepwear. Technical fabric is a material that provides some kind of function and benefit. Primarily, these materials were produced for non-aesthetic purposes, where the function was the main criteria. However, as fabric technology continues to grow, finding technical fabrics that are both functional and stylish are now far easier to come by.
Every technical fabric is manufactured in their own unique way. Technical expertise, wide ranges of fibres, fabric performance and techniques are explored to create the most proficient and useful materials available. Some common types of technical materials can include:
Technical fabrics can range from protective clothing to medical textiles, to sportswear and even spacesuits. The purpose of these materials is always to provide a function to the intended purpose. For example, firefighters require a uniform that can protect them from heat and radiation. The fabrics used to create these uniforms are specialised and go through years of testing.
Because there are so many different functions for technical textiles, it goes without saying that there are a plethora of properties. The functional properties normally outweigh the aesthetic qualities, as these are fabrics designed for a function and a purpose. They can be woven or non-woven, or a fusion of both. They can also be made from a single or several layers. There are many kinds of fibres that can go into the production of technical fabrics, depending on what the need is.
It is not always enough for a textile to look and feel good; as technology advances, it also needs to do good. Whether it is keeping you dry and cool while running the marathon, or providing heat and insulation when trekking in the mountains, technical fabrics provide a huge range of advantages in everyday life to the more complex and niche areas. Advancements in textile technology allow us to readily enjoy these materials on a daily basis, including garments as simple as those that allow your skin to breathe, while keeping you warm and dry. There are even fabrics that have been combined with satellite technology, that allows tracking, and even phone calls to be made. When it comes to these textiles, design your own technical fabric and the sky truly is the limit.
