UCAS MOCKS JUNE 2022

Question 1

What is an Aramid fibre ? (Give some examples)

Answer 1

A strong synthetic fibre used for military applications eg. Nomex for firefighters , Kevlar for police bulletproof

Question 2

What is fad?

Answer 2

A fashion cycle that is a temporary “craze” . A must have item eg. Leg warmers in the 80’s

Question 3

What is classic ?

Answer 3

A fashion cycle that remains popular over years , always worn and never go out of fashion eg. Cardigans

Question 4

What is standard ?

Answer 4

A fashion cycle that has longer popularity than fad but shorter than classic . Short lived trends , longer than fad , eg. Flared trousers

Question 5

Describe a plain weave

Answer 5

Simplest weave that has a plain surface . Over under over under . Produces strong firm fabrics eg. Calico, chiffon

Question 6

Describe a twill weave fabric

Answer 6

Twill weave produces diagonal lines on the cloth . Over two under two over two under two under two over two under two over two under two . Hardest wearing weave . More Likely to fray eg, tartan , denim

Question 7

Describe a satin weave

Answer 7

Smooth and lustrous appearance , least interlacing points , frays very easy , not hard wearing . Right and wrong side eg. Satin , sateen

Question 8

Characteristics of speciality weaves ?

Answer 8

Lightweight , colourful , comfortable , embroidered , chequered

Question 9

How is a regenerated fibre made?

Answer 9

Wet spinning - wood pulp is dissolved in a solvent to make a liquid called the spinning solution , it is filtered , and pushed through a spinneret which solidifies the filaments . The drawing process stretches the fibre and winding collects it all (like a fruit winder aha)

Question 10

How is a synthetic fibre made ?

Answer 10

Melt spinning - All synthetics come from oil , which is made into a polymer and cut into small pieces and melt into a liquid solution . This solution is pushed through a spinneret and meets a stream of cold air to solidify them . They are drawn and then winded

Question 11

Tell me about absorbency ?

Answer 11

Natural and regenerated fibres are absorbent as they have more amorphous regions . Synthetic are highly crystalline therefore have nowhere to absorb water . Absorbent fabrics take a long time to dry and can be dyed easily

Question 12

Tell me about strength in fibres?

Answer 12

Regenerated have less oriented areas and tend to be weak . Synthetic are the opposite

Question 13

What can affect the properties and characteristics of fibres ?

Answer 13

The shape of the spinneret holes gives different properties

Question 14

What are the properties of ceramic and carbon fibres?

Answer 14

These are micro encapsulated into a fibre , ceramic - high tensile strength , low density , UV protection , regulates body temp .
Carbon - low density , high tensile strength

Question 15

What products can carbon and ceramic encapsulations help

Answer 15

Gortex- outside wear , rip resistant , regular body temp

Esmo and sunfit

Question 16

What fashion clothing was Mary quant famous for ?

Answer 16

Quant was famous for her credited design of the miniskirt , as well as hot pants which centered the named swinging 60’s. Block colours , flared shapes , she was focused on the youth low budget market , and did this by using inexpensive fabrics such as tricel

Question 17

Positives and negatives of diors “‘new look” fashion

Answer 17

Positives : it was a new style which was very feminine and appealed to those keen to move on from the war , it influenced other designers , enhanced breasts sinched waists (wispies) sexualised look
Negatives : hostile reactions , people were still rationing from the war , different from tradition

Question 18

How did Dior influence fashion design with the new look?

Answer 18

It was a new style that strayed from tradition , it re-established paris as the fashion centre of the world , gave women freedom

Question 19

Name Examples of third party feedback ?

Answer 19

Influencers , reviews , focus groups, interviews

Question 20

List ways third party feedback could improve product development ?

Answer 20

• find a gap in the market and use it as a USP
• continually differentiate and adapt your product
• meeting wants and needs of consumer
• relevant as the feedback is from the consumer
• consider other aspects perhaps not thought of