AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562) Past Papers 2026
Download free AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles 7562 past papers, mark schemes. 6 exam sessions from 2019–2026.
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Specimen Papers
Components & time pressure
Marks per minute shows how fast you have to work — the higher the number, the tighter the time pressure in that paper.
| Paper | Component | Marks | Duration | Marks / min | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 7562/1 — Technical principles | 120 | 2h 30m | 0.80 | Moderate |
| Paper 2 | 7562/2 — Designing and making principles | 80 | 1h 30m | 0.89 | High |
Component structure extracted from 4 official AQA documents (2022–2023). Timings and mark totals are taken from the papers themselves.
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Specimen Papers
Topical Past Papers
AQA Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles questions organised by specification topic — perfect for targeted revision.
How is AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562) examined?
AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles is examined through 2 paper components. Understanding each component helps you allocate revision time effectively.
Paper 1
120 marks7562/1 — Technical principles
Duration: 2h 30m
Paper 2
80 marks7562/2 — Designing and making principles
Duration: 1h 30m
What AQA examiners say about Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles
Verbatim quotes from 4 official AQA examiner reports (2022–2023). Every quote is attributable to a specific paper and session — these are the things AQA markers flag year after year.
Not including negative points in evaluate / compare and…
Where students are asked to analyse and evaluate or compare and contrast (AO3) both positive and negative points are required to gain the higher marks.
Giving general or vague points instead of detailed…
When students are asked to explain (AO4), general points gain few marks. Detailed examples within the response gain the higher marks especially for those questions where there is a requirement for examples.
Answering the wrong focus
It was important to keep responses focussed on the specific set question; some students offered detailed knowledge and understanding of subject areas not relevant to the question and so lost the opportunity to gain marks.
Most Common Mistakes — Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562)
Based on analysis of 4 official AQA examiner reports (2022, 2023). Avoid these errors to maximise your marks.
Not including negative points in evaluate / compare and contrast answers
Paper 1, Paper 2 · June 2022 and June 2023, both papers
Giving general or vague points instead of detailed examples in explain questions
Paper 1, Paper 2 · June 2022 and June 2023, both papers
Answering the wrong focus — giving properties instead of appearance, or fibre content instead of style
Paper 1, Paper 2 · June 2022 and June 2023, both papers
Weak knowledge of fabric structures — twill weave, weft and warp knitted fabrics
Paper 1, Paper 2 · June 2022 and June 2023, both papers
Confusing fibre types — synthetic, regenerated, and smart/e-textiles mixed up
Paper 1, Paper 2 · June 2022 and June 2023, both papers
Topics Students Struggle With Most
Fabric structure: twill weave and knitted fabric descriptions
Few students were able to correctly describe the structure of the weave itself. This has been asked in previous series, and should demonstrate basic knowledge of the fabric structure. Knitted fabric structure knowledge was similarly weak across both years.
Paper 1, Paper 2
Smart materials vs laminated / technical fabrics classification
Many incorrect references were made to Gore-Tex®; which is classed as a laminated fabric and not a smart material. Others incorrectly gave materials such as Kevlar® and Lycra®.
Paper 1
Environmental sustainability of fibres: cradle-to-grave analysis
The majority of students were only able to gain marks in the lowest mark band. For some there was confusion between synthetics and regenerated fibres and the weakest responses included fibre properties instead of environmental sustainability.
Paper 1
Quick response manufacturing (QRM): environmental and ethical impacts
Overall, a limited analysis and evaluation of quick response manufacturing (QRM) was demonstrated. Those that knew about QRM often failed to consider its impact on environmental and ethical issues.
Paper 1
Inorganic fibre classification and full specification coverage
Over half of responses gained full marks. However, many were awarded zero marks, illustrating a lack of basic knowledge. Students are recommended to ensure a thorough knowledge of the classification of materials.
Paper 1
Core-spinning yarn methods
Overall, students struggled with this question, with a varying range of student responses; many responses were vague and lacking in detail or accuracy. Many made incorrect references to wet or dry spinning of filaments and fancy yarns.
Paper 1
Garment manufacturing systems meeting fast-fashion demand
Generally, students struggled with this question, with most responses awarded credit in the low mark band. Many outlined how garment production systems are 'efficient, quick or cheap' with little or no real evidence of understanding.
Paper 1
Designer fashion history with accurate garment descriptions
Examiners were anticipating accurate descriptions of the features and characteristics of Poiret's fashions, e.g. the harem pant was inspired by Turkish trousers, which were loosely draped with gathered fabric from the waist but tightly fitted at the ankle.
Paper 2
AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562) — Full Archive 2019–2026
This page contains all 36 AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562) past papers available for free download — 6 exam sessions from 2019 to 2026. Each session includes question papers (QP), mark schemes (MS), and where available, insert materials (INS). No registration or payment required.
AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles is graded A*–E. The A* grade requires achieving an A on the overall qualification and 90%+ on the A2 units. AQA is the UK's largest exam board, making these past papers the single most relevant resource for your revision.
AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles has no tiers — all students sit the same papers. Papers are split into components (Paper 1, Paper 2, etc.), each testing different areas of the specification. Focus on components where you score lowest to maximise grade improvement.
AQA mark schemes use a clear notation: M marks are for method (your working), A marks are for accuracy (correct answer), and B marks are awarded independently. Understanding this system helps you maximise marks even when you don't reach the final answer — showing clear working can earn method marks. After attempting each Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles past paper under timed conditions, mark it against the official scheme and categorise every dropped mark as a knowledge gap, method error, or misread question. Target your remaining revision at the category where you lose the most marks.
Questions, answered.
PapersDaddy provides 36 free AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562) past papers from 2019–2026. Download question papers and mark schemes as PDF — no registration needed.
We have 36 papers across 6 exam sessions for AQA A Level Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles (7562). This includes question papers and mark schemes, plus 3 specimen papers.
AQA filenames follow the pattern AQA-[CODE]-[TYPE]-[SESSION]. For example, AQA-75621H-QP-JUN19 means: specification 7562, Paper 1, Higher tier, Question Paper, June 2019. QP = Question Paper, W-MS = Mark Scheme, INS = Insert, SQP = Specimen Question Paper.