What are modern and smart textile materials?

In this lesson, we will learn what modern textile materials are and why they are used. You will also learn about smart textile materials and their potential use in fashion design.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which natural fibre comes from a plant?

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Q2.What is the name of this textile tool?

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Q3.True or false, nylon is a man-made fibre?

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Q4.Which one is the correct spelling?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which natural fibre comes from a plant?

1/4

Q2.What is the name of this textile tool?

2/4

Q3.True or false, nylon is a man-made fibre?

3/4

Q4.Which one is the correct spelling?

4/4

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What are modern and smart textile materials?

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Q1.Which one of the following is not a feature of a modern fibre?

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Q2.True or false, modern fibres make products less hygienic for the user?

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Q3.True or false, smart materials can have circuits and microprocessors woven into them?

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Q4.Which one of the following is not a benefit of using a smart fibre?

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What are modern and smart textile materials?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which one of the following is not a feature of a modern fibre?

1/4

Q2.True or false, modern fibres make products less hygienic for the user?

2/4

Q3.True or false, smart materials can have circuits and microprocessors woven into them?

3/4

Q4.Which one of the following is not a benefit of using a smart fibre?

4/4

Lesson summary: What are modern and smart textile materials?

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