Technical textiles

In this lesson we will look at a range of materials that save lives.

Technical textiles

In this lesson we will look at a range of materials that save lives.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. use a broad range of material joining techniques including stitching, mechanical fastenings, heat processes and adhesive
  2. use a broad range of manufacturing techniques including handcraft skills and machinery to manufacture products precisely

Equipment

Scrap fabric (light coloured/white), Vegetables (e.g. beetroot, onions, red cabbage, saucepan, water, elastic bands, needle, thread

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which material is known to be bulletproof?
Ballistic.
Correct answer: Kevlar.
Nomax.
Teflon.
Q2.
Which of the following standard components can be made using wood, plastic and metal? (Tick 3 boxes)
A zipper.
Correct answer: Buckles.
Correct answer: Buttons.
Correct answer: Eyelets.
Poppers.
Thread.
Velcro.
Q3.
What does PPE stands for?
Personal Power Equipment.
Correct answer: Personal Protective Equipment.
Persons Protected Environment.
Private Protection Equipment.

3 Questions

Q1.
A race driver's suit must resist ignition for how long?
Correct answer: 10 seconds.
11 seconds.
5 seconds.
7 seconds.
Q2.
Which materiel would make the strongest and lightest motorbike helmet?
Correct answer: Carbon fibre.
Fibre glass.
Kevlar.
Nomex.
Teflon.
Q3.
What are the benefits for aerospace using composite materials?
Correct answer: All of the above.
Composite materials can be made resistant to corrosion.
Composite materials can be made to have strong stiff fibres.
Panels and parts could be 20-50% lighter than using metal.
They can mould parts precisely, thereby minimising material waste.

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Understanding fibres and fabrics

Design and technology