Cambridge A Level Design and Textiles 9631 — 2023 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 0

Cambridge International AS & A Level 9631/01 October/November 2023 2 hours DESIGN & TEXTILES Paper 1 Fibres, Fabrics and Design You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet. You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS • Answer three questions in total: Section A: answer both questions. Section B: answer one question. • Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper, ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. • You should illustrate your answers with clear, bold diagrams. • Use Fig. 1 on page 4 to produce outlines for your sketches. Place the figure under a sheet of paper in the answer booklet and trace the outline in pencil. INFORMATION • The total mark for this paper is 75. • The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. This document has 4 pages. [Turn over 11_9631_01_2023_1.10 © UCLES 2023 *2298188283*

Section A Answer both questions. Cotton and polyester fibres are often used in fabric construction. 1 State how the following fibres are obtained: (a) Cotton fibres [2] (i) Polyester fibres [2] (ii) Describe the results of an examination under a microscope of cotton fibres and polyester fibres. [4] (b) Explain how the absorbency of cotton fibres affects cotton fabrics. Give examples of products to support your answer. [7] (c) Evaluate the advantages of using a cotton and polyester blended fibre, instead of 100% cotton fibre. Give examples of fabrics and garments to support your answer. [10] (d) [Total: 25] Woven fabrics are widely used. 2 Compare the following: (a) Satin fabrics [2] (i) Dobby cloth [2] (ii) Describe the possible end uses of fabrics constructed with a Jacquard weave. [5] (b) Evaluate the suitability of twill weave wool fabrics for winter coats and jackets. [7] (c) Assess how the choice of fibres used for making felt fabrics would affect the fabric's performance. [9] (d) [Total: 25] 11_9631_01_2023_1.10 © UCLES 2023 2

Section B Answer any one question. 'Style' is an aesthetic quality that contributes to contemporary fashion. 3 Sketch and label a design for a pair of pyjamas suitable for a teenager to wear in the winter. Identify one suitable fabric and one style feature. [4] (a) Describe what is meant by fashion revivals. Give examples of fashion revivals. [6] (b) Discuss why many garments have a short fashion lifecycle. [7] (c) Evaluate the advantages of using Computer-aided design (CAD) to design fabrics. [8] (d) [Total: 25] The quality of clothing depends upon many factors. 4 State two reasons why it is important to press garments during construction. [4] (a) Explain why fashion garments are often lined. [5] (b) Compare one-off (job) production methods with mass production methods. [7] (c) Discuss why a manufacturer has to consider product assembly when planning to produce a batch of fashion shirts. [9] (d) [Total: 25] [Turn over 11_9631_01_2023_1.10 © UCLES 2023 3

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