Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 2.3.3, 3.3.3, 4.3.3, 5.3.3, 6.3.3, 7.3.3 · Paper 1
Revise: Availability FactorsSpecialist materials meet particular performance requirements and may need to be sourced to order. They can be the right choice when a readily available alternative cannot do the required job, but the designer must check the supplier’s lead time—the time between ordering and receiving the material.
- Revise: Availability Factors
A material with particular properties or finishes for a specific purpose, such as a distinctive texture, custom colour or functional coating. It may be stocked or made to order.