Smart Textiles: The Next Generation (Preview)

57 mins/ KS 3-4 /2008

New technology and cutting edge processes are combining with traditional textiles to create a new generation of smarter and more technical products than ever before. Filmed with some of the worlds most innovative textile companies, this programme explores the properties, characteristics and functions of these new materials and shows how they are being used to revolutionise the world around us. The DVD shows how textiles will play a role in the next generation of planes, cars, new medical procedures and astronauts clothing. Interactive features also enable students to understand more about the science behind these innovative textiles.

This DVD contains careers advice and information as well as comprehensive teaching activities and power point lesson plans linking the video material to both the design technology and the science curriculum.

Endorsed by Edexcel for use with the Edexcel GCSE in Design and Technology: Textiles Technology.

Recommended by AQA in their resources list for both their GCSE and GCE D&T Textiles specifications.

[mechanicalbu]

sorry but engineers can design steel to bend/crush as designed. carbon fiber is OK but dose not have the longevity as stainless steel. yes carbon fiber is lighter and in some cases stronger but only in short lived designs like space craft and race cars.