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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A strong, lightweight synthetic fibre used in products such as body armour and protective clothing.
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Paper 1
Revise: Technical textilesKevlar is a synthetic fibre with very high tensile strength: it resists breaking when pulled. Kevlar fibres can be woven into a fabric that is strong yet lightweight. It also offers resistance to cutting, impacts and heat.
Link a named property to the product’s purpose: Kevlar’s high tensile strength and low weight make it useful for protective clothing.
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