Enhancing materials

Question 1

How can you enhance a material

Answer 1

reinforce - strengthened by adding another material, strengthened - made stronger or rigid to resist forced, made more flexible

Question 2

Bending definition (enhancing)

Answer 2

adding curves, arches and tubes can add considerable strength to products using minim amounts of material

Question 3

Folding definition (enhancing)

Answer 3

can add strength but also flexibility by enabling a material to bend easily

Question 4

Webbing definition (enhancing)

Answer 4

strong fabric made from high-strength material usually woven into flat strips and used for items under tension

Question 5

Fabric interfacing definition (enhancing)

Answer 5

used in textiles, adds an additional layers to give structure, shape and support

Question 6

Lamination definition (enhancing)

Answer 6

binding 2 or more materials together, a products strength and stability are improved, can also add aesthetics by giving a new finish