1. To be handed into teacher after end of term.
Miss Stack
Year 8
Technology
Textiles Project
Homework
To be handed into teacher after end of term.
All pupils are to complete “Hook.”
Stretch and challenge activities for higher ability and extra rewards!
challenge+
For highest grade pupils more difficult activities to attain target levels.
Hook

2. How many fabrics can you locate and identify using the grid?
Research Materials Natural and Man-made
Fabric
Sample
Natural or synthetic?
Properties
Cotton
Polyester
Nylon
Netting
Hessian
Polycotton
challenge+
Which fabrics could you use and why would they be suitable for you “Puggly Case?”
State the different impacts on the environment from using natural and man-made materials.
Hook
How many fabrics can you locate and identify using the grid?
Which products are made using the different materials and why are they suitable?

3. Glow in the dark pigments
Research Materials Smart and Technical Materials
Glow in the dark pigments
Phosphorescent pigments are used to make glow in the dark products.
They absorb energy and release this energy in the form of light, so glow in the dark.
Used for novelty products.
Can be made using glow in the dark paint or you can use glow in the dark transfer paper to make products.
UV reactive products
Thermochromic Dyes
Change colour with heat.
Used for fun items like children’s play mats and t-shirts.
Changes colour when exposed to UV light.
Returns to normal when away from light.
Used for summer garments to indicate the strength of UV rays – especially good for children’s clothes.

4. are created for their performance rather than how they look.
Research Analysis Materials
1: Name two smart materials.
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2: Name two technical materials.
3: How do Phosphorescent pigments work ?
4: What is the difference between U.V and Thermochromic products?
5: What does Speedo Fastskin resemble?
6: How does it work?
7: Why is Kevlar material used for motor bike clothing? Explain.
8: Why are some baby clothing products made from smart materials for safety issues? Explain.
9: Which material could be useful for firefighters and how could this help them?
10: How could you use smart materials for your case?
Hook
Smart materials:
sense and react to changes in the environment without human intervention.
They are used in many different industries including: fashion & furnishing, transport, medicine & the armed forces.
How many questions can you answer by locating the information from the “Research Materials Smart and Technical Materials” sheet ?
Can you name different products that could be useful made from the materials and why?
challenge+
Complete your own research sheet about different Smart and Technical materials.
How could you use them on your case?
Technical textiles:
are created for their performance rather than how they look.
Technical textiles are used in: clothing, medical care, sports, transport and buildings and roads.
Some products have electronics in them and they are called Interactive textiles.

5. Research a company that sells products made from recycled fabrics.
Hook
How do we recycle fabrics? Complete a research page explaining the different fabrics-how they are recycled and how we re-use them?
What are the 6r’s and how could you apply this to products made from fabrics?
challenge+
Research a company that sells products made from recycled fabrics.