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Textiles practice review: materials, technique and sustainability
Marked questions on fibres, techniques and sustainable choices for portfolio work.
Every question is written for practice and tied to a real specification point. Marking updates progress for those spec points, not for KS3 objectives.
Exam-style paper
Textiles practice review: materials, technique and sustainability
6 questions, 23 marks. Answer everything, then mark the paper to see the mark scheme. There is no timer — the 20 minutes is only a guide.
1. Which fibre is natural and absorbent, making it suitable for summer clothing?
3 marksKnowledge · Fibres and fabrics
2. Why are fibres often blended?
3 marksKnowledge · Fibres and fabrics
3. Which technique creates a repeated surface pattern?
4 marksAO2 · Sample and refine
4. What is the purpose of a sampling page?
4 marksAO2 · Sample and refine
5. Which choice most reduces environmental impact?
4 marksKnowledge · Sustainability in textiles
6. What shows technical control in a final textile outcome?
5 marksAO4 · Realise a textile outcome