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| Changes colour when moisture is present |
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| It is a soft malleable material most of the time, but when it comes into contact with force, it hardens on impact. |
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| Temperature & pressure sensitive foam that moulds to the shape of the body & returns to normal when pressure is removed. |
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| Small bubbles of chemicals (e.g. fragrance) which are released over time |
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| Very small fibres that can be up to 60 times thinner than human hair |
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| Extremely strong but lightweight & is used for body armour |
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| Mimics transpiration in plants, by storing heat in pores when still and releasing heat when active |
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| Tiny beads or prisms of glass are aligned so that they reflect light back to the source, rather than scattering it |
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| Water repellent and windproof laminated fabric |
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| Fabric made of several very fine layers bonded together to form 1 material |
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| V-shaped fibres, inspired by shark skin, help water move past quickly |
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| Absorbs UV energy and slowly emits light when light is no longer present |
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| By weaving, knitting or sewing – electronic devices can be incorporated into fabrics |
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| Changes colour with exposure to light |
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| Wicks moisture to the surface of the fabric |
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