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General Certificate of EducationAdvanced Subsidiary ExaminationJanuary 2011
Design and Technology: TEXT1Product Design (Textiles)Unit 1 Materials, Components and Application
Thursday 20 January 2011 9.00 am to 11.00 am
For this paper you must have:normal writing and drawing instruments.
Time allowed 2 hours
Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. Answer all questions in Section A. Answer one question from Section B, either Question 8 or Question 9. Answer the Question in Section C. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages. Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked.
Information The marks for questions are shown in brackets. The maximum mark for this paper is 80. There are 20 marks for Section A, 20 marks for Section B and 40 marks
for Section C.
Advice Illustrate your answers with sketches and/or diagrams wherever you feel
it is appropriate. You are advised to spend approximately 30 minutes on Section A, 30 minutes on Section B and one hour on Section C.
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Section A
Answer all the questions in this section.
1 Study the diagram of fabric construction shown below.
1 (a) Name the method of construction used to make the fabric shown.
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1 (b) Label the diagram as indicated below.
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1 (c) Give the name of one fabric made using this construction method.
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2 Place each of the fibres listed below in the correct box of the table. You should use each fibre once only.
Trevira® mohair polyamide Coolmax® ramie Tencel®
Natural cellulose Natural protein Regenerated Synthetic
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3 Give one example of a fancy yarn.
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4 Give three reasons why a jacket might be lined.
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5 Is Gore-Tex® a smart material? Explain your answer.
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6 Explain how an electrostatic charge develops in some textile materials.
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7 Briefly describe two different quality control checks for sewing machine stitches used to join seams.
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Answer either Question 8 or Question 9.
8 A designer has a choice of the following fabrics for dressing gowns: cotton towelling polyester satin polyester fleece.
8 (a) Critically evaluate the suitability of the cotton towelling fabric for children’s dressing gowns.
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8 (b) (i) The label shown below was attached to the cotton towelling fabric. Explain what it tells the consumer.
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8 (b) (ii) Explain the reasons why a manufacturer would use a polyester thread when sewing the cotton towelling dressing gowns.
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(3 marks) 8 (c) The designer has the following fabric specification for a new range of dressing gowns
aimed at the luxury end of the market.
The fabric must: feel comfortable against the skin be easy to launder have a luxurious appearance be reasonably hardwearing.
Compare and contrast the suitability of the polyester satin fabric and the polyester fleece fabric against the specification points given above.
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9 Fabrics used for soft furnishings in the home must be suited to their purpose.
9 (a) Describe, with reasons, the qualities which will be needed in fabrics to be used for curtains in a living room.
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9 (b) Velvet fabric made from acrylic fibre is often used for seating in the home. Critically evaluate the suitability of this fabric for cushion covers used on a sofa.
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9 (c) Discuss the fire safety issues associated with textile furnishings. Make reference to safety standards designed to protect the consumer.
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Section C
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10 The photograph below shows a sports T-shirt.
This sports T-shirt is marketed as being: ‘soft on the skin, breathable, quick drying and suitable for active sports’.
The fibre content of the sports T-shirt is: 36% cotton 29% polyester 27% lyocell 8% elastane.
10 (a) Analyse how the fibre content of the sports T-shirt supports the claims made about its
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10 (b) The fabric is constructed using a weft knit.
10 (b) (i) Describe the structure of a weft knit. You may use a diagram.
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10 (b) (ii) Explain why the weft knit construction is appropriate for active sportswear garments.
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10 (c) The care label shown below is attached to the sports T-shirt.
Explain how this care advice relates to the fabric.
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10 (d) The sports T-shirts are packaged by rolling them up and wrapping them with a fabric band as shown in the pictures below.
The sports T-shirt packaged ready for sale The fabric band
Evaluate this method of presenting them to potential buyers.
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10 (e) The manufacturer makes large numbers of T-shirts in a wide range of colours and sizes to fit men, women and children.
Explain which manufacturing system would be most appropriate. Include details of how different coloured sports T-shirts can be produced to meet market demand.
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10 (f) The T-shirt is part of a range of active sportswear garments sold as a distinctive brand in a specialist sportswear shop.
Explain the benefits of this method of retailing for the consumer.
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10 (g) Discuss the potential impact of the manufacture and use of these sports T-shirts on the environment.
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