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New fabrics, then fibers the fundamentals of fibers.
ISBN: 9781571750501
A definition of fiber, properties of fibers, fiber categories (natural and manufactured), and new fibers that have recently been invented are topics covered in this educational video. Your students will learn the process of how fibers are woven into textiles and the uses of different fibers with this practical video.

Practical Use of Materials Series
This three-part series is an easily understood guide to materials science and its role in industry, commerce, and the trades. Metals, plastics, and textiles are explored in depth with help from experts and exciting visualizations.

Ceramics: The Secret Life of Materials
"Sand and clay, transformed by fire, become glass, earthenware, porcelain, or concrete—all types of ceramics. In this program, materials scientist Dr. Mark Miodownik delves into the history, production, and use of ceramics, and the large role they play in the creation of the 21st-century world. A BBC Production."

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Choosing Sustainable Materials
"This program profiles CO2 Zero, an eco-friendly housing development in the UK, focusing on its use of recycled plastics and FSC-certified wood."
Metal: The Secret Life of Materials
"It has only been in the last 60 years that science has unraveled the secrets of metal at the atomic level, learning how it can be strong enough to build empires but soft enough to be crumbled in the hand. In this program, materials scientist Dr. Mark Miodownik explains the history, production, and uses of metal."
Plastic: The Secret Life of Materials
"In this program, materials scientist Dr. Mark Miodownik explores the history, production, and use of plastic, including a new generation that takes its inspiration from nature. A BBC Production."