Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 1.11.6, 6.2.2, 6.2.7 · Paper 1
Revise: Textile PropertiesAbrasion resistance is particularly important where surfaces rub together. Upholstery, for example, experiences repeated friction as people sit down and move against it. Poor abrasion resistance can allow fibres to wear away, eventually thinning the fabric or creating holes.
- Revise: Synthetic Textiles
The ability of a material to withstand damage caused by rubbing.