2026 Update OCR A Level Design and Technology (Fashion and Textiles) H405-01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles Verified Question Paper

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2025 OCR A Level in Design and Technology: Fashion and
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H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles
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Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology: Fashion and
Textiles
H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments




Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.

Centre number Candidate number


First name(s)

Last name


INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if you
need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and the
question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given
for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer

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1 Fig. 1.1 shows three views of a shoulder bag.

Fig. 1.1

Front view Back view Interior view


laser-cut design




purse internal pocket with

zip fastening

(a) The shoulder bag shown in Fig. 1.1 is made from a woven fabric.

Identify two advantages of using a woven fabric for the shoulder bag. Justify

each of your answers.

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(b) The shoulder bag uses a zip fastening.

Identify one other pre-manufactured component that has been used to increase the functionality of the
shoulder bag for the user.

Justify your answer.

Pre-manufactured component .........................................................................................................

Justification ......................................................................................................................................

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(c) Fig. 1.2 shows the internal pocket with zip fastening.

Fig. 1.2




purse internal pocket with
zip fastening

Use annotated sketches and/or notes to show how to insert the zip.

Include any relevant equipment, machinery and materials. [6]




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