Selection of Clothing

MODULE - 5 Selection of Textiles and Clothing
Textiles and Clothing
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Notes
SELECTION OF TEXTILES
AND CLOTHING
In the last four lessons you have been learning a lot about textiles. You know
about fibres and their properties, fabric construction methods, and the different
types of finishes applied to textiles. These finishes give fabric a specific look with
the help of which we are able to recognise the fabric. What are some of the other
indicators of fabric quality which can guide you? Similarly, some people wear only
cottons as blends don’t suit them. So, in that case, how do you get an assurance
that what you are buying is according to your requirement? Most of the time the
properties are dependent on the fibre content. So it is necessary for all of us to
read the marking on the fabric/'Thaan’ for making a right purchase.
This is about fabric, but what happens if you have to buy a ready-made dress?
With every ready-made dress there is a ‘label’ which gives the necessary instruc-
tions. But most of us have the habit of not looking at these labels.
Let us go in to more details of these and sort out some of the problems related to
selection of textiles and clothing.
OBJECTIVES
After studying this lesson you will be able to:
explain the selection of fabrics for different end uses according to fabric prop-
erties;
list and explain the factors influencing selection of clothing;
state the importance of labels and markings as quality indicators;
explain malpractices in trading of textiles and clothing;
elaborate the points to be kept in mind white judging quality of textile prod-
ucts and ready-made garments.
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Selection of Textiles and Clothing MODULE - 5
26.1 SELECTION OF FABRIC FOR DIFFERENT END USES
When you look around your house you will find that there are various types of
fabrics used for different things. Like, fabric used for curtains is different from the
fabric used for apparel or the intimate garments. You will find that a particular type
of fabric is used for a particular end use. The difference in fabrics is due to differ- Notes
ence in fabric properties which, you know, depends on fibre, yarn, fabric con-
struction techniques and also the finishes given to the fabric. Why do you buy
cotton and not synthetics for summer wear?
Let us recapitu1ate fabric related properties very briefly here and learn how these
influence our selection of textiles and clothing.
1. Fibre Properties
You have already studied properties of fibres in a previous lesson. Do you re-
member what they are?
They are:
length and appearance of the fibre
moisture absorption
heat conductivity
strength
Let us see how these properties influence our selection.
(i) Length and appearance: Can you recall fabrics made of staple fibres and
those made of filament fibres? Yes, you are right. Cotton jute and wool are
staple fibres and nylon and polyester are filaments.
How does the length of the fibre influence your selection? You know that
fabrics made with staple fibres have a rough look and those made with fila-
ments have a smooth and shiny look. Also, short wavy fibres like those of
cotton and wool tend to become dirty very easily whereas long, smooth
fibres like silk or synthetics do not become dirty easily and are easy to clean.
Hence, whenever you need cloth with a smooth and shiny look, you will look
for fabrics made of filament fibres i.e. synthetics or silk.
Nowadays, some finishes are applied on rough and dull fabrics which give
them a smooth and shiny appearance, for example, starched cotton has a
smoother look. But you also know that starch is a temporary finish which is
removed on washing.
(ii) Moisture absorption: Are you familiar with this property of fibres which
makes the fabric either absorbent or non-absorbent? Cotton absorbs water/
moisture easily whereas synthetic fabrics have low moisture absorbency. When
the weather is hot and humid, we prefer cotton clothes because they absorb
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the perspiration and keep the skin cool. Since synthetic clothes do not soak
sweat, they are uncomfortable to wear in summers. Similarly, when choosing
undergarments and socks, this property must be kept in mind because those
are the areas where maximum comfort is needed.
(iii) Heat conductvity: This property refers to the ability of the fibre to conduct
Notes heat away from the body. You may recall that cotton and rayon are good
conductors of heat and keep the body cool. Silk and synthetic fabrics are
poor conductors of heat and wool is a very bad conductor of heat and keeps
the body warm. Keep this property of fabrics in mind when you choose
clothes for summer or winter. You are probably already doing this by select-
ing cottons for summers and silks and woollens for winters.
(iv) Strength: Property of strength is needed in washing of the fabric. Ease of
washing a fabric depends upon the strength of the fibre when it is wet. You
know that some fibres become weak when wet. Which are those? Yes, these
are wool, silk, rayon, etc,. Fabrics like cotton and synthetics are extremely
strong and can be washed and cleaned easily. Hence, clothes for daily wear
which need frequent washing, must be made of cotton or synthetic fabrics.
Delicate fabrics like silk are more suitable for occasional use so that they
need not be washed frequently. Being the strongest fabric, nylon is used for
industrial purposes for making parachutes and ropes.
2. Fabric Construction Techniques
In your previous lessons you have1earnt about various fabric construction meth-
ods. Each method, as you know, gives a special property to the fabric like knitting
provides stretchability and elasticity to the fabrics so it is suitable for socks, under-
garments, woollen sweaters, etc. Weaving provides smooth and firm fabrics so
they can be selected accordingly for making dresses.
Now that you know that the properties of different fabrics depend upon the method
of construction, you can choose the fabrics according to the end use.
3. Finishes Applied
You have studied about various finishes like mercerisation, shrinkage control, water-
proofing, etc., which are applied on fabrics to enhance their properties and their
appearance. Now the question is, does a finish influence your selection? Yes, a
finish does influence our selection.
Supposing you go to the market to buy cloth for a salwar suit. You know that you
will normally need about 4½ meters of cloth. You will have to buy some extra
cloth because it may shrink on washing. How ever, if the fabric has the shrinkage
control finish on it you do not have to worry about shrinkage. Similarly, if you need
cloth to replace the cloth of your umbrella you cannot buy just any cloth from the
market. You will ask for cloth which is waterproof. You may remember that fin-
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ishes are generally applied to improve look of a fabric. But sometimes, a cloth of
inferior quality is overstarched to hide the poor quality and thus make it look
good. How can you find out the true quality of an overstarched cloth? Take the
corner of the cloth and rub it between your hands. If a white powder shakes out of
the cloth, avoid buying it.
Notes
So, when you are selecting fabrics, remember that all that shines and looks good
cannot be of good quality. See carefully what you are buying and what is its end
use. Knowledge of fabric properties will guide you to make a correct decision.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.1

1. Select the correct alternative from the four given below each statement. Com-
plete the statement using the selected word.
(i) Staple fibres give fabric a __________ look.
(a) rough (b) smooth
(c) lustrous (d) shiny
(ii) Filament fibres give fabrics a ___________ look.
(a) dirty. (b) smooth
(c) rough (d) dull
(iii) ___________ fabric does not becomes dirty easily.
(a) Cotton (b) Organdie
(c) Denim (d) Silk
(iv) Most suitable fabric for making baby garments is____________.
(a) silk (b) cotton
(c) nylon (d) denim
(v) A poor conductor of heat is ___________.
(a) wool (b) silk
(c) cotton (d) denim
2. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternative given along with each
statement. Justify your choice in the given space.
i) _________ can be scrubbed hard while washing. (cotton/rayon)
____________________________________________________
ii) ___________ is used for industrial purposes. (cotton/nylon)
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iii) ____________ keeps you warm in winters. (wool/polyester)
____________________________________________________
Notes 3. Tick (√) the statements which are true for knitted fabrics.
i) Made by interlooping yarns
ii) Have a rough look
iii) Have a smooth look
iv) Are very absorbent
v) Are generally stretchable.
26.2 FACTORS INFLUENCING SELECTION OF CLOTHING

The clothes that you choose to buy and wear are influenced by several factors
such as climate, age, occassion, activity and occupation.
1. Climatic Factors
You wear cottons in summers and woollens
in winters. As you know woollen clothes
are expensive and proper care is needed
for their maintenance. People living in cold
climate need to wear woollen clothes to
keep warm. People living in very hot cli-
mates as in desearts need to wear turbans
of thick cloth to protect their heads and
wear long robes to stay cool.
Fig. 26.1: Climatic Factors
2. Occassion
When you are attending a marriage you wear
dresses in bright colours like lehnga cholis,
ghagras and shararas often accompanied by
bright acessories like bangles, chain and ear-
rings.
Do you think these elaborate dresses could
be worn on busy routine days? You would
rather feel comfortable in a dress which fits
Fig. 26.2 : Occassion
you well and allows for ease of movement.
Simple clothing with minimum accessories like
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a formal salwar kameez will give a more professional look for an interview.
Sari, formal trousers, shirt, tie would be a good option that will make you feel
active and confident.
3. Age
You must have noticed that the type of clothes Notes
worn change with age. Clothes worn by an
adult–woman are definitely not the same as
those worn by a college going girl. Similarly,
men will prefer to wear light and comfortable
clothes rather than fashionable ones. Let us see
how the type of clothes worn change with age.
Infant Wear-The clothing requirements from
birth to 12 months of age are few. The major
requirements of the newborn are for warmth,
comfort and cleanliness. Clothes should be soft Fig. 26.3: Age
and light as babies have tender and delicate
skin. Since they are sleeping most of the time their clothes should be simple
to put on and take off. It is also important that they should be easy to main-
tain. Cotton shirts that slip on or that have double-breasted front opening
with snaps are some easy to wear styles. The diapers should be made of
absorbent and soft cotton material.
Fig 26.4 : Garments for Infants
School going children–Children of this age group are in the growing stage.
They like to run about and play and are very active. Hence, their clothes must
be made of strong and durable fabrics which can take a lot of wear and tear.
While selecting, do take care to see that there is adequate cloth inside the
seams which can be opened up to fit rapidly growing children. The clothes
must also be easy to launder as they get dirty frequently.
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The later Teen Years–This is the age when one starts
going to college. Teenagers are very conscious about
clothes and want to wear the ‘latest’ styles. They like to
have variety in their clothes because they do not want to
repeat the same dress every day. For them, fit and style
Notes are important qualities of clothes and construction is not
often considered. It is advisable to select clothes which
they can mix and match so that they can achieve variety
with few clothes e.g. few colours of churidars or salwars
can be combined with few ‘Kameez’ which can go with
all legwears. Similarly if a teenaged boy gets a couple of Fig. 26.5: The later
pair of jeans and a few T-shirts, he can combine them to Teen Years
achieve variety in his wardrobe.
Adults–Selection of clothes for adults
depends to a large extent upon the type of
work that a person is engaged in. A working
woman will need clothes which are easy to
launder and which do not need much ironing
because she has very limited time. She will
also prefer to wear clothes which do not
easily wrinkle as she must look good till the
end of the day. Do you remember which are
Fig. 26.6: Adults the fabrics which do not wrinkle easily?
Old age Old age brings its own problems. The body becomes stiff, the eye sight
becomes weak and energy level is considerably reduced. You must have also
observed that normally old people wear light material. The clothes they wear must
be loose and comfortable rather than fashionable. Also, it would be advisable for
the clothes to have front openings which are easy to see and manipulate and large
buttons and button holes.
4. Profession / occupation
You must have seen doctor and nurses in white
or light coloured simple clothing. Such a dress
gives a neat and clean look to the wearer and
also has a soothing effect on the patient. What
is the uniform of a soldier?
Many professions have a specific dress code
which gives them a special identity for example
people working in the hotel industry, airlines,
traffic policemen, security gauards and so on.
Sportsmen especially athletes and tennis play-
Fig. 26.7: Profession /
ers wear tiny shorts and snug tops of highly occupation:
absorbent fabric. Such a dress may look out of
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place when worn on other occassion. Similarly a swim suit would look ap-
propriate only near a swimming pool. Clubs, hotels and often formal parties
have their own dress regulations.
What kind of clothes should you wear when you have to take a long bus or train
journey? Clothes for travelling should preferably of dark colours and should not
crumple easily. Notes
Certain specialised activities require special apparel for example special overalls
are worn in the laboratory, during mixing chemicals for pest control by people or
by those who work in nuclear power plants. They protect the workers against
radiation hazards. Workers in mines wear mining suits and special helmets fitted
with torches. Divers wear wet suits with slippers that help them move easily under
water. Do you know astronouts wear space suits fitted with total life support
system to sustain and protect them from the harmful effects of outer space? Fire-
men wear apparel made of fireproof fabrics. What should you wear while work-
ing in the kitchen? Yes, go in for snug cotton clothing. Avoid loose fitting clothes
and hanging dupattas and shawls.

I State true or false and correct the false statement.
1. Synthetic fibres are ideal for baby's under garments.
2. Doctors wear white coats to look fashionable.
3. Clothing for travelling should preferably be of light colours.
4. Delicate fabrics like silk are ideal for a long train journey.
5. Cotton shirts that are easy to slip on or that have double breasted front
openings with snaps are some easy to wear styles for infants.
II Match column I with column II
Column I Column II
1. Baby garments a) variety to mix -n- match
2. Teenagers b) denim
3. Active children c) made of absorbent cottons
4. School going children d) glamorous
5. Grandmother e) strong and durable
f) bright clothes
g) dresses with front opening
26.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Whenever you go shopping you want to buy a product that looks good, is durable
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and easy to maintain. In a nutshell, you want a good quality product. What are the
aids that help you make a good choice? Markings and labels on the fabrics and
garments respectively are consumer aids which give you an idea about the quality
of the product. Hence you can call them quality indicators.
Notes 26.3.1 Labels and Markings

Labels and Markings
(a) A lable is a piece of paper or plastic that is attatched to an object in order to
give information about the object. A label can tell you what the object is, who
has manufactured it and how to use it.
Today practically everything we buy has a label on it. Collect any 10 labels
and look at the information given on them. You will find that all of these labels
have some written information and/or some graphic display. Labels are made
of many types of material- eg., paper, cardboard, fabric, tin or a simple tag
attached to the product. In packages these can be a part of the package.
The information on labels includes brand names, pictures, designs, date of
manufacture, packing, etc., and any other legal material that the manufacturer
may care to put on it.
What about label on the yardage? What you see at the beginning of each
fabric or ‘Thaan’ is called a ‘marking’. Markings are shapes or designs printed
on the surface of an object especially to give information and for identifica-
tion.
As far as consumer goods are concerned, some-
times we just look at the emblem, picture or name
by which we may identify the product, eg., Bombay
Dyeing or DCM products. These are brand la-
bels .There are descriptive labels, which give the
chracteristics of the contents of the package such Fig. 26.8: Brand labels
as size and variety of the products. Besides these
types there are certification labels that claim
approval of some agency other than the producer
and clarify that the product meets certain accepted
standards. For example, ‘Woolmark’ is used for
pure wool products. There are also care labels
which give information regarding washing, iron-
Fig. 26.9: Care labels
ing, storing, etc., of the product.
Another type of labels are designed to tell consumers about composition of a
product and what can be expected of it in the way of performance, how it
should be cared for and the use to which it may be put. This type of label is
called informative label. So, to be really effective they must give sufficient
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information to the consumer. However what all is given on a marking may not
be meaningful, for example, a name like Lizy bizy is not providing any mean-
ingful information about the composition of the fabric.
Activity 26.1: You must have collected 10 samples of labels. Look at
them carefully and fill up the following table. One of these have been Notes
done for your convenience.
S.No Label Information Placement of
provided the label
1. XL Size. Extra large. Stitched at the
back of neckline.
2.
CROSS WORD
5
1
2
3
Fig. 26.10
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Given below are the clues for different types of labels
Use these clues to fill in the cross word.
Accross
1. Of acceptable standards (13)
Notes
2. Company identity mark (5)
3. Information of maintenance (4)
4. Printed on fabrics (7)
Down
5. Content characteristics (11)
6. Stating product performance (11)
26.4 MALPRACTICES
You all must have heard about various types of malpractices by traders and/or
manufacturers of food items or electrical gadgets. Same is the case with the tex-
tiles and clothing sector. It is essential for all of us to know about these and to do
the needful to control these. Some of the commonly observed malpractices in this
area are-
(a) Giving lesser quantity and/or poor quality of the product.
Four meters of fabric bought for a suit often turns out to be 3.80 meters when
you measure it. The retailer who does this either uses a short measuring rod
or stretches the fabric while measuring it.
(b) Cheating on price.
Traders charge more than the price displayed on the item or on the packet
containing goods. They name some tax and add it to the price printed on to
the lable. They may pick up some word on the label, eg., ‘silk finish’ and
charge extra for it.
(c) Selling defective goods.
There are many places where traders sell materials of seconds as fresh and
charge the price of fresh products.
(d) Providing false, misleading and incomplete labels and markings.
When you buy fabric for curtains, the marking should tell about light fastness.
If it does not, then it is incomplete information. Similarly, the terms used should
be meaningful and not misleading. The information provided should be cor-
rect. The information provided on the label on a garment is often quite vague
and incomplete. For example, a label on a ready-to-wear garment does not
say anything about washing, drying, ironing, and storing of the item.
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So it is essential on our part as consumers to be alert and give no chance to the
manufacturer or retailer to practice these malpractices and in case of complaint
get in touch with concerned people to file our complaint. There is a Consumer
Protection Regulation Act (1988) which covers all the above-
discussedmalpractices.
Notes

Crack the Code
How can you become an alert consumer? Using the code given below, decipher
the qualities of an aware and alert consumer.
CODE
A=1 G=7 M=13 S=19
B=2 H=8 N=14 T=20 Y=25
C=3 I=9 O=15 U=21 Z=26
D=4 J=9 P=16 V=22
E=5 K=10 Q=17 W=23
F=6 L=11 R=18 X=24
(1) 23-1-20-3-8 20-8-5 6-1-2-18-9-3 2-5-9-14-7

__________ ________ __________ __________
13-5-1-19-21-18-5-4
_________________
(2) 3-8-5-3-10 20-8-5 16-18-9-3-5 16-18-9-14-20-5-4
__________ ______ __________ ________________
15-14 20-8-5 16-18-15-4-21-3-20.
_____ _____ ________________
(3) 18-5-1-4 20-8-5 11-1-2-11-5 1-14-4

__________ ______ __________ ______
13-1-18-10-9-14-7.
________________
(4) 4-15 14-15-20 8-5-19-9-20-1-20-5 20-15 21-19-5
____ _______ ________________ _____ ______
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3-15-14-19-21-13-5-18 16-18-15-20-5-3-20-9-15-14
___________________ _______________________
18-5-7-21-11-1-20-9-15-14 1-3-20
____________________ ______
Notes
26.5 GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING QUALITY OF FABRICS
There is an astonishing variety of fabrics in the market these days. Manmade
fibres, blends and a whole lot of natural fibres have brought a revolution in the
textile industry. For instance, cottons blended with lycra are very popular in pants
and jeans. These are comfortable and give a good fit. Khadi and its blends with
cotton and silk are catching the eye of both young and old. Many synthetic fibre
blends are also popular because of their easy wear and care property.
It is now possible to choose the fabric that is just right for a particular end use. But
what qualities does one look for while selecting and purchasing fabrics?
QUALITIES
APPEARANCE
CARE DURABILITY
QUALITY
FINISH COMFORT
CONSTRUCTION
When you go shopping just keep the following criteria in mind and you would be
successful in making a good purchase.
Material
1. The cloth should be pleasing to touch.
2. Durability of fabric as you know, depends on the kind and quality of the fibre,
strength of the yarn, the amount of twist in the yarn and compactness of
construction. A closely woven fabric has a larger quantity of yarns than a
loosely woven fabric and is therefore more serviceable.
Weave
1. Long floats in weave should be avoided as they tend to snag easily.
2. The strength of the cloth may be tested by applying tension between the two
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thumbs. Threads should not slope away from each other if the cloth is soundly
constructed.
3. Filler yarns should meet selvedges at right angle. Yarns at an oblique angle
mean fabric is off-grain.
4. Weave should be uniform when you hold it up to the light and check for any Notes
unusally thin or thick areas. A fabrics with uneven weave does not wear well.
The light test will also show up weak spots or any other irregularities.
Finish
1. Note the smell of the cloth, it should be clean and not oily.
2. Look against the light for even dyeing. If you notice that colour has rubbed
off from the crease lines it indicates poor dye quality.
3. A geometic pattern should meet the selvedge at right angles. It is difficult to
match an irregular print while making an apparel.
4. No powdery dust should appear when fabric is rubbed beween the fingers.
Visible powder is an indication of too much starch. Manufacturers use high
degree of sizing to conceal poor quality of fabric. Silk is also gummed heavily
to increase its weight since the price increases with weight.
5. When buying velvets, towels, etc., see that the nap or pile in raised fabrics is
dense and fine. Strength, particularly weftways, should not have suffered.
26.6 SELECTION OF READY-MADE GARMENTS
In today’s fast moving life, it is very difficult to take out time for getting clothes
stitched. You have to go to the market to buy a fabric, look for a tailor, order
stitching and wait till the dress is ready. Or you have an alternative of buying a
ready-made dress.
There are markets which sell ready-made garments at a very low price. The only
problem is that these items are not made with your measurements hence may may
not fit you. Hence it is important to know what you should look for when you are
buying a readymade dress.
Guide to purchase
readymades :
1. Design of the garment:
The design of any item is
guided by four important
elements: basic style line,
shape form, colour and
texture or the type of
fabric.
Fig. 26.11: Design of the garment
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When these elements are put in a completed composition, they make a de-
sign which has balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm and unity. Look around
and examine carefully the dresses people are wearing. Why do they look
good or bad? Can you see the four elements of design in them?
Notes 2. Fit : After you have selected a dress from its outer
appeal, you have to see the size and fit. In fit, we
look at the shoulders, bust, waist and length. It should
be appealing to the figure. It should not be undersize
or oversize. Take the exact measurements of the
person and buy the garment accordingly.
3. Workmanship: Workmanship means the construc-
tional details. So, look at the wrong side of the dress.
Pull one end of the seam to check the durability. All
seams should be double. Seams should be finsihed.
There should not be any puckers in the seams. Check
the fasteners and zippers by opening and closing.
There should be enough seam allowance. Edges of
collars should be well defined. No raw edges should
be visible. Pipings, facings, etc., should be neatly Fig. 26.12: Fit and
done. workmanship
4. Price: Price factor actually goes along with all other factors. The quality of
fabric, constructional details, embroidery, etc., will definitely influence the
price. Normally, we have the idea that high priced garments are expected to
be of high quality, but this is not always true. So it is essential on our part to
see whether the price demanded actually provides us that much wear or not.
5. Care and maintainance: Most of the time we buy a dress and after the first
wash we find that the colour of piping spoils the whole dress. Or sometimes
after ironing, the lace gets burnt or that you have to repeatedly spend
drycleaning charges even for a cotton suit because its colour is not fast.
For a wise slection of ready made garments we should read the care instruc-
tions at the time of purchase and tally with the price. Buy a fabric which
requires mininum of care and maintenance.

I Justify the given statements -
i) A closely woven fabric is more serviceble and stronger.
Justification .......................................................................................
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ii) Long floats in weave should be avoided.
Justification .......................................................................................
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iii) No powdery dust should appear when fabric is rubbed between the
fingers.
Justification .......................................................................................
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II List atleast two points that you would keep in mind for Notes
a) selection of textiles on the basis of -
i) Weave 1........................................................................................
2........................................................................................
ii) Finish 1........................................................................................
2........................................................................................
b) selection of garments on the basis of
i) Work manship 1...................................................................
2...................................................................
ii) Care and maintenance 1...................................................................
2...................................................................
WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT
help
Labels and Markings Prevalent malpractices
to know
Influence
Selection of Textiles and Clothing
For different end uses For Ready-mades For different age groups
Formulate
Guidelines for judging quality of fabrics and clothing
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TERMINAL EXERCISES
1. What is the difference between a label and a marking?
2. What are the different malpractices prevalent in selling fabrics?
Notes
3. Collect 10 markings and write about the informative label of marking. State
why it is good.
4. What properties will you keep in mind while selecting fabric for curtains?
5. You have to buy a ready-made suit for yourself. How will you make a good
purchase?
6. You have a college-going sister. What fabrics and dresses are most appropri-
ate for her and why?
ANSWERS TO INTEXT QUESTIONS
26.1 1. (i) - a (ii) -b (iii) -d) (iv) -b (v) -b

2. (i) Cotton (ii) Nylon (iii) Wool
3. (i) Cotton, as it gains strength when wet.
(ii) Nylon, due to it's strenth.
(iii) Wool, as it is a bad conductors of heat.
26.2 I. (1) False, synthetics clothes are non-absorbant. These can be very
unconfortable as baby's clothes.
(2) False, doctors must bok neat, clean and efficient. They must
protect themselves from infections. That is why they wear white
coats.
(3) False, during travelling clothes become very dirty. So, light
colours should be avoided.
(4) False, one must wear strong and tough fabric during a long
train journey. Only strong fabrics can withstand the wear and
tear of a long journey.
(5) True, as a baby is mostly lying down such clothes are not only
easy to wear but also does not hurt the delicate skin of an in-
fant.
II 1-c 2-a,e 3-d,f 4-b 5-g
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26.3 CROSS WORD
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26.4
(1) Watch the fabric being measured.
(2) Check the price printed on the product.
(3) Read the lable and marking.
(4) Do not hesitate to use consumer protection regulation act.
26.5
I i) Refer to text 26.5
ii) Refer to text 26.5
iii) Refer to text 26.5
II a i) Refer to text 26.6
b ii) Refer to text 26.6
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MODULE - 5 Selection of Textiles and Clothing

Textiles and Clothing

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INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.1

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26.2 FACTORS INFLUENCING SELECTION OF CLOTHING

Fig. 26.1: Climatic Factors

Fig 26.4 : Garments for Infants

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INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.2

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Notes 26.3.1 Labels and Markings

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INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.4

(1) 23-1-20-3-8 20-8-5 6-1-2-18-9-3 2-5-9-14-7

(3) 18-5-1-4 20-8-5 11-1-2-11-5 1-14-4

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INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.5

WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT

Selection of Textiles and Clothing

Guidelines for judging quality of fabrics and clothing

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ANSWERS TO INTEXT QUESTIONS

26.1 1. (i) - a (ii) -b (iii) -d) (iv) -b (v) -b

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