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Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal
Official AQA section 3.1.11.
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6
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48 min
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AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesTechnical principles
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Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal2 objectives
- Manufacture, repair, maintenance and disposal The need to modify designs to make them more efficient to manufacture, including: • reducing the number of manufacturing processes • how the choice of materials affects the use, care and disposal of products: advisory labelling to encourage responsible use and care of textile products • application of the six Rs of sustainability: reduce the quantity of materials, of toxic materials, of damaging materials and associated energy use, reuse components and parts, rethink by using eco friendly alternative materials, recycle materials and/or components into new products • maintenance: temporary and integral fixings, use of standardised parts, allowing for service and repair/ replacement of parts, ability to upgrade with software downloads, selection of fabrics and components that can be cared for without the need for special treatments, advisory labelling to encourage responsible washing and drying of textile products. 30 Visit aqa.org.uk/7562 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration Care and maintenance of products.
- Students should be aware of, and able to explain, the different ways in which a product can be cared for and maintained, including care labels, their use and what they mean. Understand the relationship between care recommendations and fibre/fabric properties, eg the thermoplastic nature of synthetic fibres and wash/iron temperatures, shrinkage of wool fibres when washed at high temperatures and with excessive mechanical action.
Key terms
Eco-friendly materialsAdvisory labellingThermoplasticFelting
Exam tips
- Focus on sustainability principles: When answering questions about textile design, always relate your answers back to the six Rs of sustainability.
- Understand care symbols: Familiarize yourself with common care symbols and their meanings to answer questions accurately.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the six Rs: Remember that 'Repair' focuses on fixing items to extend their life, while 'Replace' implies discarding and getting new items.
- Ignoring care labels: Always read and follow care labels to ensure the longevity of garments.
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