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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
The incorporation of tiny capsules containing a substance into a material, allowing that substance to be released during use.
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Paper 1
Revise: Technical textilesMicro-encapsulation is a separate enhancement. Tiny capsules containing another substance are incorporated into the textile. During use, the capsules can release their contents, giving the fabric an additional function.
Distinguish microfibres, which are very fine fibres, from micro-encapsulation, which incorporates tiny capsules containing another substance.
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