Answer ALL questions Mark allocations are shown in brackets You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation

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1 1 GCSE Bitesize Examinations General Certificate of Secondary Education Design and Technology Textiles Specimen Paper Time Allowed: 2 Hours Total marks: 100 Answer ALL questions Mark allocations are shown in brackets You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation

2 2 1. Fabric properties, such as those listed below, are important when choosing materials for products. Absorbent Breathable Crease resistant Durable Flame resistant Stain resistant 1a) Choose a different fabric property from the list for each of the following products. Explain why that fabric property is important for the product. (i) Children s pyjamas Fabric property Important to product because (ii) Aerobics outfit Fabric property Important to product because (iii) Bath towel Fabric property Important to product because (iv) Shirt Fabric property Important to product because (8 marks)

3 3 1b) Textile products have care labels to show the consumer how to look after them. Look at the care label shown here: Sketch below any three symbols on the label and explain their meaning. 3. 1c) Children s pyjamas are sometimes made from brushed cotton. Explain why this type of fabric is a suitable choice. (Total 14 marks)

4 4 2. A designer-maker wants to batch produce a range of cushion covers made from natural fibre. The cushions will be sold in a craft shop. 2a) (i) Name one suitable fibre for the cushion. (1 mark) (ii) Explain one method suitable for producing a design on the cushion cover. (iii) Draw a design on the cushion cover below using the method you have chosen.

5 5 2b) The cushion cover needs to be easily removed for cleaning. (i) Suggest a suitable method of fastening. (1 mark) (ii) Explain the method of attaching the fastening. 2c) During the manufacture of the cushions quality is monitored. (i) Give two critical control points in the manufacture of the cushions where quality is monitored. (ii) Explain how quality is monitored at each critical control point you have identified. (4 marks) (Total 16 marks) 3. An accessories manufacturer is designing a backpack to be used by teenagers on a day trip to France. 3a) Two specification criteria for the backpack are: It must be easy to carry It must have pockets for small items Give two more specification criteria for the backpack.

6 6 3b) A Ripstop nylon fabric is often used for backpacks. Give two reasons why this fabric is suitable for backpacks. 3c) A prototype of the backpack will be made. Explain the purpose of a prototype. 3d) The backpack will have a logo printed on the front flap. Explain the benefits of using CAD/CAM for printing the logo. (5 marks) (Total 12 marks) 4. Knitted fabric is used for a wide range of clothing products. 4a) (i) Describe three properties of weft knitted fabrics that make them suitable for jumpers. 3.

7 7 (ii) Look at the diagram of a warp knitted fabric shown below. Explain one characteristic of a warp knitted fabric. (iii) Using notes and sketches, describe the construction of a weft knitted fabric.

8 8 4b) Modern computerised knitting machines are used for manufacturing jumpers. Describe three benefits to the manufacturer of using computer numerically controlled (CNC) knitting machines. 3. (6 marks) 4c) The manufacturer needs to take account of the needs and wants of consumers in order to produce jumpers that people will buy. Explain how social issues might influence consumers when buying jumpers. (6 marks) ( Total 20 marks)

9 9 5. The all-weather jacket shown below is made from a modern material. 5a) (i) State a suitable material for the jacket (1 mark) (ii) Give two reasons why this material is suitable for the jacket (iii) Describe a suitable process for joining the sleeves to the body of the jacket to retain its all-weather quality.

10 5b) Explain what is meant by a laminated membrane. (4 marks) 5c) The jacket is to be mass-produced. Complete the diagram below to show the main stages of production for the jacket. The first stage has been done for you Cut the fabric (5 marks) (Total 14 marks) 10

11 11 6. The table below shows the stages of production for mass-produced school blazers. 6a) Fill in the missing processes in the right hand column. Stage of manufacture Preparation Processing Assembly Finishing Packaging Process Buy-in materials Prepare templates Design lay plan Cut fabric Label and bundle fabric pieces Press seams Decorative finishing Final pressing Add labels Transport to retailer (4 marks) 6b) Interfacing is used in the collars and front facings of school blazers. Give one example of interfacing used in collars and front facings and explain the benefits of its use. (4 marks)

12 12 6c) Manufacturers use computer-aided design (CAD) in the production of school blazer patterns. Explain how CAD is used in pattern production. (4 marks) 7. 7a) Pressing is an important part of product manufacture. (i) Give two reasons why pressing is used in product manufacture. (Total 12 marks) (ii) Explain two pressing processes (4 marks) 7b) Health and safety is important in product manufacture. Explain how manufacturers use risk assessment to ensure the safety of workers and prevent industrial accidents. (6 marks) END OF PAPER (Total 12 marks)