Miss StackYear 8

TechnologyTextiles Project

HomeworkTo be handed into teacher

after end of term.All pupils are to complete

“Hook.”Stretch and challenge

activities for higher ability and extra rewards!

Hook challenge+

• For

highest

grade

pupils

more

difficult

activities

to attain

target

levels.

Research Materials Natural and Man-made

Fabric Sample Natural or

synthetic?

Properties

 Cotton

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 Polyester

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 Nylon

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 Netting

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 Hessian

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 Polycotton

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challenge+

• Which fabrics

could you use

and why

would they

be suitable

for you

“Puggly

Case?”

• State the

different

impacts on

the

environment

from using

natural and

man-made

materials.

How many fabrics can you locate and identify using the

grid?Which products are made

using the different materials and why are they

suitable?

Hook

Research Materials Smart and Technical Materials

• Changes colour when exposed to UV light.

• Returns to normal when away from light.

• Used for summer garments to indicate the strength of UV rays – especially good for children’s clothes.

UV reactive products

Glow in the dark pigments• Phosphorescent pigments are used to make glow in the dark products. • They absorb energy and release this energy in the form of light, so glow in the dark.• Used for novelty products.• Can be made using glow in the dark paint or you can use glow in the dark transfer paper to make products. Thermochromic Dyes

• Change colour with heat.

• Used for fun items like children’s play mats and t-shirts.

Research Analysis Materials 1: Name two smart materials.___________________________________________________

2: Name two technical materials.___________________________________________________

3: How do Phosphorescent pigments work ?___________________________________________________

4: What is the difference between U.V and Thermochromic products?___________________________________________________

5: What does Speedo Fastskin resemble?___________________________________________________

6: How does it work?___________________________________________________

7: Why is Kevlar material used for motor bike clothing? Explain.___________________________________________________

8: Why are some baby clothing products made from smart materials for safety issues? Explain.___________________________________________________

9: Which material could be useful for firefighters and how could this help them? ___________________________________________________

10: How could you use smart materials for your case?

Smart materials: sense and react to

changes in the environment

without human intervention.

• They are used in many different industries including: fashion & furnishing, transport, medicine & the armed forces.

• Technical textiles are used in: clothing, medical care, sports, transport and buildings and roads.

• Some products have electronics in them and they are called Interactive textiles.

Technical textiles: are created for their performance rather than how they look.

How many questions can you

answer by locating the

information from the “Research

Materials Smart and Technical

Materials” sheet ?

Can you name different products that could be useful made from the materials and why?

Hook

challenge+

• Complete

your own

research

sheet

about

different

Smart

and

Technical

materials.

• How

could you

use them

on your

case?

Hook

challenge+

• Research

a

company

that sells

products

made

from

recycled

fabrics.

How do we recycle fabrics? Complete a

research page explaining the

different fabrics-how they are recycled and how we re-use them?What are the 6r’s and how could you apply

this to products made from fabrics?