technical textiles

[ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈtɛkstaɪlz]
nounpl: technical textiles
têxteis técnicos
1. Textiles engineered and manufactured for their performance properties and functional characteristics rather than aesthetic appeal, used in industrial, medical, automotive, aerospace, and protective applications
Technical textiles are used in airbags, medical implants, and industrial filtration systems.
Os têxteis técnicos são utilizados em airbags, implantes médicos e sistemas de filtração industrial.
2. Fabrics designed to provide specific properties such as durability, water resistance, flame resistance, antimicrobial properties, or strength reinforcement
The company specializes in technical textiles for the aerospace industry.
A empresa se especializa em têxteis técnicos para a indústria aeroespacial.
3. Non-traditional textile products engineered for performance in demanding environments and applications
Technical textiles have revolutionized protective clothing for firefighters and military personnel.
Os têxteis técnicos revolucionaram o vestuário de proteção para bombeiros e pessoal militar.
Technical textiles represent a significant industrial sector in both Brazil and Portugal, with applications ranging from automotive to healthcare. In the USA, this sector is a multi-billion dollar industry with major applications in aerospace, defense, and medical devices. The term reflects the shift from traditional textile manufacturing toward advanced materials engineering.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance textilesfunctional textilesengineered textilesindustrial textilesadvanced textiles
Antonyms / Antônimos
fashion textilesdecorative textilesapparel fabricsconsumer textiles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
têxteis técnicos
Standard term used in industrial and academic contexts
São Paulo
têxteis técnicos / têxteis de performance
Commonly used in the manufacturing and industrial hub
Rio de Janeiro
têxteis técnicos
Standard usage in business and technical sectors
Portugal
têxteis técnicos / têxteis funcionais
Both terms are used; functional textiles is also common in European Portuguese

Related Words

textile engineeringfiber reinforcementcomposite materialsnonwoven fabricsgeotextilesmedical textilesprotective textilessmart textiles

Related Idioms & Phrases

high-performance textiles
engineered for performance
next-generation textiles
specialty textiles market
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