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Technical textile — AQA GCSE Design and Technology Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Design and Technology · key term

Technical textile

Definition

A fabric engineered primarily to provide a particular functional performance, such as electrical conductivity or protection from heat.

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AQA GCSE Design and Technology · 8552

Paper 1

A technical textile is a fabric engineered to perform a particular job, rather than being chosen mainly for its appearance. It might connect electronic components, protect someone from heat or help a sports garment manage moisture.
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