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A prosthesis constructed from an advanced textile reinforced composite is used as an example to demonstrate the potential of three-dimensional (3-D) woven reinforcements in composite components. Fabric micromechanical modelling and linear finite element analyses have been applied to determine the response of a 3-D woven composite with a step-wise variation of architecture. Comparisons of the proposed 3-D design with components of laminated construction are provided to show the benefits likely to be gained through the utilization of 3-D woven reinforced composites.