Smart Materials and Technical Textiles — Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology C600
Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology · C600
Smart Materials and Technical Textiles
What you need to know
Evaluate developments in modern, smart, and composite materials, as well as technical textiles.
Describe the properties and applications of electroluminescent film or wire and Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC).
Understand the use of shape memory alloys (SMA) and Polymorph in product design.
Analyze smart fibres and fabrics that respond to environmental stimuli, including photo-chromic, thermo-chromic, micro-encapsulation, and biometric technologies.
Assess the functional advantages of composite materials like Carbon Fibre, Kevlar, and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP).
Explain the integration of interactive textiles into electronic devices and sensors, such as wearable electronics, heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking systems.
Describe the use of micro-fibres, phase-changing materials, and proactive heat and moisture management in clothing manufacture.
Identify the applications of specialized textiles, including sun-protective clothing, Nomex, landscaping geotextiles, and antibacterial fibres like Rhovyl.
