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1.
(
a
)
(i)
Name
two
natural fibres.
Natural fibre 1
Natural fibre 2
(ii)
Name
one
synthetic fibre.
Synthetic fibre
(iii)
Name
one
regenerated fibre.
Regenerated fibre
(
b
)
Explain
each
of the following terms in yarn production.
Blending
Mixing
(
c
)
Name
each
of the construction methods shown below.
Construction Method A
Construction Method B
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Construction Method A
Construction Method B

(
d
)
A manufacturer is making a range of duvet covers.
Evaluate the suitability of the fabric shown below for the duvet covers.
Evaluation 1
Evaluation 2
Evaluation 3
Evaluation 4
[Turn over
Fabric Properties
Ease of care
***
Crease resistance
****
Stain resistance
*
Flammability
***
Durability
**
Key:
*
****
Poor
Excellent

2.
(
b
)
(continued)
Give
three
reasons for your choice.
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
(
c
)
Explain the meaning of
each
of the symbols shown on the care label of
the uniform.

(
d
)
Study the information about shirts below and choose the
most suitable
shirt for the staff to wear as part of their uniform.
Information about shirts
Shirt A
Shirt B
Shirt C
• Sizes
–
S,
M,
L,
XL
• Sizes
–
XS,
S,
M,
L,
XL
• Sizes
–
S–M,
L–XL
• Loose
fit
style
• Standard
fit
• Slim-fit
style
• Short
sleeves
• Short
or
long
sleeves
• Short
or
long
sleeves
• Logo
embroidered
on sleeve
• Logo
embroidered
on
shirt front
• Logo
printed
on
shirt
front
• Matching
waistcoat
• Matching
fleece
available
• Matching
cap
available
Tick (
?
)
one
of the boxes below to indicate your choice.
Give
three
reasons for your choice.
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
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Shirt A
Shirt B
Shirt C

3.
(
a
) Name
an
organisation
which
monitors
magazine
advertisements.
(
b
)
Name
each
of the following
different
Consumer Acts from the
descriptions below.
(i)
Name of Act
(ii)
Name of Act
(iii)
Name of Act
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• It
is
a
criminal
offence
to
falsely
describe
goods
• It
is
a
criminal
offence
to
mislead
customers
• Goods
must
fit
their
description
• There
is
a
contract
of
sale
between
the
buyer
and
the
seller
• It
is
a
criminal
offence
to
mislead
consumers
about
the
price of goods.
• It
is
a
criminal
offence
to
supply
goods
which
are
not
safe

3.
(
c
)
Study the swimwear for a child shown below and explain the
importance of
four
of the design features.
Place the numbers
1
,
2
,
3
and
4
in the boxes to indicate your choice.
Design feature 1
Design feature 2
Design feature 3
Design feature 4
[Turn over
Cap with brim and
neck flap
Collar
Logo
Front
zip
Raglan sleeves
Elbow length
sleeves
Bright colour

3.
(continued)
(
d
)
Study the information about fabrics below and choose the
most
suitable
fabric for the swimwear.
Tick (
?
)
one
of the boxes below to indicate your choice.
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Marks
1
DC
Information about fabrics for swimwear
Fabric A
5
Range of
colours
UV protection
factor
Elasticity

Resistant to
chemicals
Quick
drying
5
Fabric B
Range of
colours
UV protection
factor
Elasticity

Resistant to
chemicals
Quick
drying
5
Fabric C
Range of
colours
UV protection
factor
Elasticity

Resistant to
chemicals
Quick
drying
0
Fabric A
Fabric B
Fabric C
Key:
1
5
Poor
Excellent

1
DC
1
DC
1
DC
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3.
(
d
)
(continued)
Give
three
reasons for your choice.
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
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