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Science E-textiles
C. Work in a group of three. Read your
role and take a few minutes to prepare
your ideas.
Student A
You think more resources should be used to
develop e-textiles for medical purposes.
Think about how using e-textiles in this area
would help people.
Student B
You think more resources should be used to
develop e-textiles for competitive sports.
Think about how using e-textiles in this area
would help people.
soiree – evening event, such as a cocktail
party
Student C
performance–enhancing – improving
functionality
You think more resources should be used to
develop e-textiles for the military.
garment – an item of clothing
Think about how using e-textiles in this area
constraint – restriction
would help people.
amputee – a person who has had an
arm or leg removed
D. Discuss your position with your group.
A. Discuss with a partner.
1. How recent an invention do you think Project
wearable technology is?
E. Work with a partner. Imagine you’re creating
2. Other than in the fashion and entertainment a new garment with wearable technology.
industries, what uses might there be for Discuss the questions.
wearable technology?
• What functions does it have?
• Who is your target audience?
B. Read the text and answer the questions.
• How will it be useful?
1. E-textile is a relatively modern term. How
were electronics being integrated into • How is it more effective than something which is
clothes in the 19 and 20 centuries? currently on the market?
th
th
2. What’s the difference between aesthetic
and performance-enhancing e-textiles? F. Look online at the e-textiles which are
available and discuss how you’ll incorporate
3. What’s meant by the term third generation them into your garment. Design your garment
e-textiles?
and prepare a short presentation answering
4. What are some of the current and future the questions above.
uses of wearable technology?
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