Paper & Board: Properties of Materials
Design & Technology: AQA GCSE, topic 2.5.1
Properties of Materials
It is important to understand which properties are making the products that we use effective.
Leaflets
- Flyers and leaflets could be made from standard laser jet paper that is found in the printer but it does not offer the aesthetics and strength of gloss paper.
- Gloss paper is slightly thicker and photographs and graphics look visually impacting on its glossy surface.
- For this reason gloss paper is the chosen paper type for leaflets.
Sandwiches
- Standard card, which sometimes includes acetate, is used to package sandwiches as it is not very absorbent and holds its shape under pressure well.
- It is also cost effective to package a product that only lasts for a few days in this way.
Test yourself on Paper & Board: Properties of Materials
What type of paper is typically used for leaflets?
Why is standard card used to package sandwiches?