what type of label has to be permanent if used in US fiber content ?
care labels &
country-of-origin labels
is there a guarantee to purchasing garments ?
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fiber content
the percentage of each fiber in the garment; listed in order of predominance by weight
physical features
provide tangible form and composition, and include the garment's design, materials, construction, and finish. Design, plan for garment style. Materials, include the fabrics and other components used to produce the garment. Construction refers to methods used to assemble garment. Finish refers to fabric/garment wet processing done to achieve functional or aesthetic attributes.
different type of evaluations
fabric inspection
2 types:
Point-of-sale EVALUATION
In-use EVALUATION
what is investment dressing
the purchase of classic apparel such as coats and suits that can be worn several seasons
how do we determine the value of a garment
if it delivers quality comparable to the price paid
Who sets standards?
innovators
influencers
what ultimately determines the quality of a garment
when a garment meets expectations
what type of testing can the textile labs do
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difference between patent and latent defects
patent defects are visible (shading, bowing/skewing, fabric flaws: runs, holes, slubs, broken yarns, knots. , width variation
...while latent defects appear laundry or wet processing (shrinkage, bleeding, crocking, color fading)
quality issue, what should they do in relationship to the brand
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apparel production cycle
design
techincal design
sourcing
preproduction
production
distribution
promotion & sales
evaluation
what is a color way
all the colors in which a particular style or group is available
why do we make prototypes
these samples allow the design team to see the garment made in a comparable fabric and with a finish as close as possible to what the final garment would look like. This step is necessary to determine construction features, fit analysis, and silhouette concept approval. This also allows for costing accuracy.
what is the most expensive type of pocket to make?
slashed pockets
different parts of a collar
flat
standing
rolled (full-roll or partial roll)
familiar with silhouettes
outline or shape of a garment
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what does the word "set" mean?
as an element of fit, refers to smooth fit without undesirable wrinkles
what are the elements of fit ?
grain -lengthwise grain or yarns need to run parallel
set-smooth fit without undesirable wrinkles
line-alignment of the structural lines of the garment with natural lines of the body
balance-occurs when the garment is in equilibrium
ease-refers to the amount of roominess in a garment
what do wrinkles tell us?
that the garment was cut off-grain
garments cut moderately off-grain do not hang straight and often affect comfort as they tend to pull towards the direction of lengthwise grain position.
garments cut extremely off-grain have a noticeably crooked hang. twisted pants legs, twisted torsos, twisted sleeves, uneven hems, undesirable sagging and wrinkling in fitted garments and pleats fall open.
what do we call it when a garment continues to shrink when washed ?
progressive shrinkage
residual shrinkage
What is a dimension stability ?
ability to maintain original shape and size
what is the most expensive way to construct a fur coat?
fully-let-out: letting out involves cutting the pelts into narrow diagonal strips that are then sewn back together so that each pelt becomes a long, narrow panel that covers the length of the wearer's body.
being able to tell if expensive to make or not
haute couture
couture
designer
bridge
better
moderate
budget
performance features
are determined by the standards it meets and how it benefits the consumer.
aesthetic performance- attractiveness or appeal to a consumer.
functional performance- includes performance features other than appearance, namely the garment's utility and durability