Cambridge A Level Design and Textiles 9631 — 2022 Oct/Nov Paper 3 · Variant 0

1 Fitness for purpose is an important consideration in clothes worn for work. (a) Explain three factors to consider when selecting fabrics for women’s office wear to make sure it is ‘fit for purpose’. [6] (b) Assess the finishes available that alter texture and drape for fabrics used for women’s office wear. [9] (c) Discuss how following the care labelling system helps to maintain good appearance of work clothing. Include specific examples in your answer. [10] [Total: 25]

2 Creative techniques are often used on fashion accessories. (a) Explain three factors that can influence the design and style of a new collection of fashion bags. [6] (b) Compare the range of traditional and creative methods of hand embroidery processes suitable for use on fashion bags. [12] (c) Discuss the importance to the manufacturer of making accurate estimates of the materials needed to make fashion accessories. [7] [Total: 25]

3 Many different yarns are used to make fabrics. (a) Compare the methods of making staple fibre yarns with the methods of making filament yarns. [12] (b) Evaluate the differences in performance characteristics of staple fibre yarns and filament fibre yarns. [13] [Total: 25]

4 Production of textile items involves many processes. (a) Compare how different shaping techniques can be used in the design of ladies’ dresses. [12] (b) Evaluate the ways in which consumers and manufacturers can reduce the negative impact on the environment of manufacturing textile products. Include specific examples in your answer. [13] [Total: 25]

5 Colour is an important factor in the design of textile products. (a) Assess the factors that need to be considered in industry when preparing fabrics for dyeing. [12] (b) Evaluate the range of decorative effects that can be achieved using home-based dyeing methods. Include specific examples of effects and fabrics in your answer. [13] [Total: 25] Figure 1