standard components

Question 1

improving functionality

Answer 1

when materials are reinforced or strengthened to help resist certain types of forces

Question 2

fabric interfacing

Answer 2

where extra layers of fabric are glued or sewn into textiles to reinforce the material, used where extra structure or support is needed

Question 3

examples of fabric interfacing

Answer 3

shirt collars, pockets and cuffs, trouser waistbands, peaks on baseball caos

Question 4

webbing

Answer 4

a strong fabric woven into strips, often made of synthetic fibres, used to strengthen products that need to remain flexible

Question 5

examples of webbing

Answer 5

seatbelts, straps for securing loads, climbing equipment

Question 6

reinforcement

Answer 6

a way of strengthening a material by adding further material to improve its ability to withstand a force

Question 7

examples of reinforcement

Answer 7

car tyre-reinforced with steel belts

Question 8

lamination

Answer 8

involves bonding two or more layers of materials to make it stronger and more rigid

Question 9

bending

Answer 9

used to reinforce and stiffen a materials, triangles or v shapes are used to create strong structure or reinforce weaker structures

Question 10

examples of bending

Answer 10

corrugated cardboard, table leg

Question 11

nets

Answer 11

a method of folding a 2D piece of paper or card into a 3D shape, has cute or fold lines as well as tabs

Question 12

folding

Answer 12

the process of bending a material to make it more flexible in more of a controlled way