2012 Revision Guide GCSE

							 2012 GCSE Textiles revision questions
NAME________________________

Theme: - Rainforest

Context: Using rainforests as a theme, develop ideas for a textile
product which include a range of fabrics and components and some
modern materials

Complete the following prelimary research.

Make a mood board based on the rainforest



Produce a mind map of as many textile products you can think of




List at least 10 components




___________________________________________________________

   1. How could you research the theme ‘Rainforests?’




2a Why might the theme rainforests be popular for a textile product?
2b. Suggest two different ways you might incorporate the theme ‘the rainforest’ into
your textile product.




3.Use the internet and source books to write at least 3 sentences about each of the
following modern fabrics

a.Gortex



b. Kevlar and Nomex



c. Phosphorescent textiles



d. Reflective textiles


e. Coolmax


f Microencapsulated fabric – fabrics which protect against bacteria e.g. Purista and
chitopoly.



h. Microfibres




4. Explain what you would need to know before you started to design your textile
product. Give reasons for each point.




5. How can modern materials be incorporated into your design?
6. Explain the term ‘gap in the market.’




7. How might you discover the ‘gap in the market?’




8a. How can the studying of existing products help the designer?




b. Explain two draw backs of copying an existing design.




9. You have been asked to design a textile product which uses the theme ‘the
rainforest. Your product must use a range of decorative techniques; include modern
fabrics and a range of materials and components.
Write a six point design criteria (specification) for your product.
1

2

3

4

5

6


10 Using pencils draw and label two different design ideas for your product. Your
designs will be marked for creativity, originality, quality of notes and sketches, use of
a range of decorative techniques and modern fabrics.
11. Choose one of your designs for development. Explain why you have chosen to
develop this design idea.




12. Explain why the design you have chosen for development is a good match for the
design context




13. Using sketches, labelling and notes present a final design. Ensure you show back
and front views and do a close up of an area of interest.
 Marks will be awarded for:
Use of the rainforest theme (3 marks)
Quality and originality of the design (8 marks)
Use of decorative techniques (3 marks)
Use of colour (3 marks)
Use of appropriate modern fabrics and components (4 marks)
Presentation of the final design (2 marks)

Draw your design out on a separate sheet of A4 paper
14. Your client wants your product to include more sustainable materials explain how
you might adapt your final design?




15. Your client wants you to reduce the production cost of your product. How could
you do this?




16a Suggest a suitable retail outlet for your product




16b Why is this a suitable outlet?




17a Name the decorative techniques that you have used on your textile product




17b. With the use of notes and diagrams explain how to work at least one of you
decorative techniques.




18. What is meant by the term product life cycle?




19. Write down a possible life cycle for a pair of jeans
20 What does is mean if a cotton fabric is organically grown?


21. Why is organically grown cotton more expensive?




22a What does this logo stand for?




22b What are the aims of this charity?



22c. How does this charity try to meet these aims?




23. Name a fabric which is made from recycled plastic bottles




24. How can the care of textile products be made more environmentally friendly?




25. Why is putting unwanted clothing into your non-recyclable bin bad for the
environment?
26. Give six actions we could take so that textile products we buy and use are more
sustainable.
1

2

3

4

5

6


27. Explain with the help of diagrams how an old pair of jeans could be re-fashioned
into a new textile product.




28. Make a list of decorative techniques that can be used on fashion bags




29. List the components needed to make your fashion bag. Give reasons for your
    choices.




30. Draw a suitable care label for your bag and explain the meaning of each symbol.
31. The textile manufacturer will need a production plan before you product can be
manufactured. Why is a production plan needed?




32. Give two different advantages of using computerised machines for each of the
processes listed below.
Pattern laying and cutting fabric.



Sewing on buttons.




Steam pressing the final product.




33. Describe three ways the manufacturer can make sure your fashion bag is well
made in the factory. Explain each point.




34. Give three reasons why you think your bag is good value for money.




35. The designer needs to tell the manufacturer what fabric to buy. Describe the
essential and desirable qualities of fabrics, which could be used for the bag. Give
reasons for the points you make.
36. Describe one fabric that could be recommended for the product



37. Name one finish that could be applied to your fabric to improve its properties



38. Your client has specified that the fabrics and components used for your product
should be environmentally friendly. Discuss the ways you could ensure this.




39. Many textile products are made overseas. Discuss the moral and environmental
issues associated with this. (8 marks)




40. Explain the difference between cost price and retail price.




41a.What is the most suitable production method for your product? Give reasons for
your answer.
41b. List the cost involved in the production of your bag.




42 The selling price of your product has been reduced by £2. Give two reasons why
this reduction might be made.




43 Safety in the factory is important. Give four ways a manufacturer can make a
factory a safe working place. Explain each of your answers.
1

2

3

4


44a. What is a sub assembly line?



44b. Identify one part of your bag that might be made on a sub-assembly line.




44c.What is the advantage of a sub-assembly line?



45 When fabrics are delivered to the factory they are labelled with bar codes. Explain
the reasons for this labelling.
46. The fabric has been delivered to the factory. Give two faults that the quality
controller might look for before it is sent for cutting.
 1

2



47a.The manufacturer operates a ‘just in time system for the buying of fabrics and
components. What does this mean?




47b. Give two advantages of the ‘just in time system’
1

2



48. Explain the term Quality Assurance




49. Quality Control is important to make sure that products are made to a high
standard. Explain two quality control checks that would be made at each of the
following stages.


The seams used to join the different pieces together.
1

2


Attaching the fastenings.
1

2
50. Identify the main stages of making your product and write a suitable quality
control check for each stage.




51.a) What is a prototype?
b)What is the advantage of making a prototype before going into production?

A



B




52. A manufacturing specification is needed for your product. List four things that
would be on this manufacturing specification.
1

2

3

4



53. In detail explain the following terms: -

Mass production




Batch production
One -off production.




54. How can CAM help the manufacturer produce cutting plans for your product?




55. Modern factories use computerised sewing machines when manufacturing
products
i. Explain the advantages of using computerised sewing machines.




ii. Explain how a computerised machine could help during the manufacture of your
product.




56. How can ICT assist the stock control stages of production?




57. What are the benefits of using spreadsheets to work out cost?




58. The quality control system will have tolerance levels for the manufacture of the
product.

   a. What is a tolerance level?
   b. Look at the product you have designed. Identify two areas where it is
      important that the manufacturer is within tolerance levels set. Explain the
      consequences of inaccurate manufacture at each of these points.




59. When planning the manufacture of your product consideration will need to be
given to the way in which raw edges are finished off. Explain what will need to be
taken into account.




60. Explain the three main methods of fabric construction: -



   a. Woven




   b. Knitted



   c. Bonded




61. Explain the following types of weaves




   a.                           Plain weave.
     b. Satin weave




c.                       Twill weave



62. Explain the following terms.

     a. Weft knitting




     b. Warp Knitting.




63a.What is a smart fabric?




63bName the type of fabric that changes colour in response to light conditions?
63c Describe how micro – encapsulation is used to make this type of fabric




63d Name another product which could be made from a micro – encapsulated fabric




64aWhat is a micro fibre?




64b Name one micro fibre

64c. A microfibre jacket is both waterproof and breathable. Explain how this is
achieved.




64d. Give two other reasons why a microfibre fabric has been chosen for a running
jacket.



64e Give one disadvantage of using microfibres




64 f. Suggest one other use of microfibre- based fabrics
65. Electronics can be incorporated into textile products. Explain how this could be
done and how new technology could be used (6 marks)




66. A Gortex membrane can be put between two layers of fabric to make a fabric that
is both waterproof and breathable.
a. Name the process of making a fabric by sticking two or more layers together.




b.What type of textile product is this fabric often used in?




67. Nanotechnology is being used to develop new fabrics with different properties.
a. What are nanomaterials?




b.Describe two ways nanotechnology can be used in textile products




68. Explain two different methods of printing onto fabric.




69. What labels would need to be attached to your product?
70. Manufacturers have responsibility for the health and safety of workers. Discuss
the potential health and safety hazards associated with the manufacture of your
product.




71. Discuss three ways your product might be sold and marketed. State the advantages
and disadvantages of each method of selling a product.
1




2




3




72. Explain how your product could be marketed to encourage people to buy it.




73. Give three reasons why your product would be packaged before leaving the
factory.
74. The manufacturer is working to a budget and needs to consider cost. Explain the
difference between fixed and variable cost giving an example for each.




75. a What is a dart?




75b Give examples of three places that a dart might be used




76a. Name three places where interfacing might be used




b.What is the purpose of interfacing?




77 a. Name two methods of resist dyeing




b. Explain the method used to produce one method of resist dying.
78. Name four natural fibres
      1

       2

       3

       4



79. Name four man made fibres.
1

2

3

4


80. Why are often fibres such as polyester /cotton blended?