Exam

Question 1

Types of research

Answer 1

Mood boards 
Questionnaires
Shop reports
Client feedback
Evaluating existing products

Question 2

A questionaire

Answer 2

To find out target consumers likes and dislikes

Question 3

Mood board

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To get ideas of patterns and colours

Question 4

Shop report

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To find out about the shop it will be sold in

Question 5

Client feedback

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To find out what improvements can be made to suit the customers

Question 6

Evaluating an existing product

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We can see what aspects are good and what are bad

Question 7

Types of modern fabrics

Answer 7

Micro-fibres
Polar fleece
Gore-tex

Question 8

Properties of micro fibres

Answer 8

Lightweight
Soft 
Shower proof
Good drape
Breathable

Question 9

End uses of micro fibres

Answer 9

Raincoats
Active sports wear
Fashion
Clothing

Question 10

Properties of polar fleece

Answer 10

Lightweight
Soft
Breathable
Warm

Question 11

End uses of polar fleece

Answer 11

Fleece jumpers/jackets

Blankets

Question 12

Properties of gore-tex

Answer 12

Breathable
Lightweight
Waterproof

Question 13

End uses of gore-tex

Answer 13

All weather jackets and shoes

Question 14

Definition of a smart fabric

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A fabric which enables digital components and electronics to be embedded in them, this provides added value

Question 15

What is a modern fabric

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Fabrics designed to maximise characteristics e.g. Lightness

Question 16

Types of smart fabrics

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Micro encapsulation
Heat sensitive
Light sensitive

Question 17

Function of micro encapsulation

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Can reduce body odour, provides vitamins and reduces shin irritation

Question 18

End uses of micro encapsulation

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Underwear
Antibacterial socks
Medical textiles

Question 19

Function for heat sensitivity

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Can change colour I’m response to heat

Question 20

End use of heat sensitivity

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Children’s clothes
Firefighters clothing
Wound dressing

Question 21

Functions of light sensitivity

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Change colour in response to sun light

Question 22

End uses of light sensitivity

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Tshirts

Military clothing

Question 23

Textiles components that could be used in my idea

Answer 23

Eyelets 
Buttons
Velcro
Zip
Sequins 
Beads 
Drawstrings

Question 24

What is one of production

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A single product designed and made in a clients specification

Question 25

What is batch production

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Set quantities of a product are manufactured to order

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What is mass production

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Industrial scale manufacturers of large quantities of products usually on a production line

Question 27

Properties of cotton

Answer 27

Very absorbing | Dries slowly

Question 28

Benefits of using plain weave for a rain coat

Answer 28

Strong | Hard wearing

Question 29

Types of finish

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Water proof Stain resistance Crease proof Wind proof

Question 30

What is a working drawing

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Contains all the information needed for a design e.g. Components

Question 31

What does cad stand for

Answer 31

Computer aided design

Question 32

An example of when CAM is used in a textiles industry

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Computer aided embroidery machine | Laser cutter

Question 33

Give 4 examples of quality control check of applying a pocket

Answer 33

Position Right stitching Securely Tolerance level

Question 34

What is a flow chart

Answer 34

Step by step diagram

Question 35

What are flow charts used for

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Because they are all made in the same way and it is the quickest way

Question 36

Types of fastenings

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Buttons Eyelets Zips Velcros

Question 37

Advantages of buttons

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Cheap and easy

Question 38

Disadvantages of buttons

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Difficult for children

Question 39

Disadvantages of eyelets

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Difficult to fasten

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Disadvantages of zips

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Not suitable for children

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Disadvantages of Velcro

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Loose stick | Fluffy

Question 42

How could a designer make a product more sustainable

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``` Natural fabrics Organic fabrics Natural dyes Recycled fabrics Recycled components Green factory Regenerated fabrics ```

Question 43

What is green factory

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Solar and wind power

Question 44

What is meant by fair trade

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Right amount of payment | No child labour

Question 45

5 ways factories can be made safer

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``` Risk assessment Trained workers Safety notices on machines Clear floors Fire exits ```

Question 46

Why do we have care labelling

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So the product isn't ruined

Question 47

What benefits does care labels bring to the consumer

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Longer lasting product

Question 48

What benefit does care labels give to a manufacturer

Answer 48

Less returned items

Question 49

What is that symbol with the heart and the line across it with a squiggle

Answer 49

British safety standards symbol