UNIT 4 Flashcards
Factors that need to be taken into account when choosing fabrics
Fashion , Sustainability, characteristics of fibers, price, environmental concern
How fashion influences the choice of fabrics
Fashion will determine texture, colours, designs and types of fabrics will be used at a particular time
– look at the current trends in the side whether the fabrics in the fashion would be good for your choice or needs
– taken it into account your lifestyle and circumstances before choosing fabrics that are in fashion
– fashion is not equally important to all people
How’s the stain ability influence the choice of fabrics
– Decide expectations of item
– look at texture, colour and style
– for durability and strength you should look at the fibre content and breathing techniques
– for care, you should look at the label
– climates also plays a role because in summer we wear clothing that is made out of linen and cotton which is cool
How are the characteristics of fibers influence of choice and fabrics
– Fabrics that are easily cared for are vegetable or synthetic fibres
-Cheap, you should consider regenerated fibres
– cool to wear, you should consider vegetable five years
– terrible, you should consider synthetic polymers fivers
How price influences the choices of fabric
-The price of the garments, piece of friends or family plays A major role in its choice
– when purchasing an item that has to last a long time it is more important to buy good quality items, regardless of the price
How environmental concern influences the choice of fabrics
Hazardous chemicals used in the production of synthetic and regenerate fire was contained up and downs and rivers and contaminate drinking water
– during the manufacturing of cotton, large quantities of water and pesticides are used
– during the production of regenerated bamboo and lyocell fibers water and chemicals are recycled in the production system
– organic fivers do not have such an adverse affect on the environment
– consumers should reduce reuse or a recycle fabrics
Reducing the use of textiles
Buy good quality products that were lost
– read instructions carefully and taken care of products
– buy secondhand products
– fire usable instead of disposable products
Recycled fabrics
Synthetic fibres are not biodegradable but natural fibres can be recycled – wool biodegradable will it releases methane gas the leads to global warming
Reasons we wear clothes
Aesthetics-to look pretty fashion -to fit in status-can Show Rank eg. police officer Protection- eg sunglasses protect our eyes Propriety-to be socially acceptable Identification- uniforms
Different purposes for wearing clothes
School uniform, strict rules on what to wear
sportswear, comfortable,Strong, elastic identify team members/position, brightly coloured and visible
leisure –wear,
clothing for special occasions-Usually made out of luxuries expensive fabric
Socio-economic circumstances That affect clothing choices
– Families income will determine whether just basic needs of the family can be provided for
-ole income families should buy Simple styles that can be mixed and matched them
How culture affects young adult clothing choices
Muslim women have to cover dead bodies and somewhere burkas
– Muslim men wear a fez when then visiting to mosque
-Indian women wear garments cold saries
-African beadwork is applied to clothing and also one as jewellery
– Chinese made clothing is flooding our clothing markets
How clear preferences affects clothing choices made by young adults
– Teens want to conform and look like friends
– want to wear expensive branded clothing
How personality affects the choice of clothing items
– Choose close that suit your personality
– extrovert not afraid of wearing brightly coloured clothes
– insured will feel uncomfortable and brightly coloured clothes
– active people will feel more comfortable in sportswear
– a romantic person they was clothing with soft lines and colours
– a classic dress avoid extremes in fashion
– people with a lot of confidence I’m not afraid to be an individual and wear unique designs
How lifestyle affects. Clothing choices
– Lifestyles influenced by income, social status, traditions, activities, climate and values
– important that your clothes much your lifestyle
– if you have a high income you can afford extensive wardrobe
– if you have a low income have a few classic p pieces that you can mix-and-match
