Industrial revolution/19th century
Who invented the flying shuttle? And in what period was it created?
John Kay, in 1733
Before WW1, What was the main Fashion House?
France
What is sorting ?
Putting clothing into categories For ex: all red clothing together
What can designers use to enable them to visualize and modify their designs during the design process?
CAD: Computer Aided Design
What is a warp weave?
Runs up and down
Who invented the spinning jenny? What period was it invented in?
James Hargreaves, in 1764
What are standardized sizes?
A standardized sizing system to make sizes more uniform
What is pretreating?
Treating a stain before washing
Using shades and tints of the same color in a quilt is called what?
Monochromatic Color
Which way do weft yarns run?
Left to right
Who invented the cotton gin and what year was it made?
Eli Whitney, in 1793
What was the first ready to wear garment?
Military Uniforms
What is chlorine bleach?
Used for whites to make them whiter
Blue, Green and Violet are examples of what?
Cool Colors
Which manufactured fiber has similar qualities to wool?
Acrylic
When was the spinning mule invented and what year was it made?
Samule Cromptom, 1779
What did Christian Dior introduce
"New Look " Haute Couture
What is non chlorine bleach used for?
Safe for colors to brighten
What are Complementary Colors?
Examples of common color combinations that work are:
Which fiber characteristic allows moisture to evaporate from the body?
Wicking
Who is Elias Howe ?
Invented Sewing Machine
Coco Chanel popularized what?
Little Black Dress
What does the clothing care label say?
The label must say whether the product should be washed by hand or machine, and give a water temperature setting if regular use of hot water will harm the product.
What are Triadic Colors?
A triadic color scheme is comprised of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. The two most basic triadic palettes are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow and the secondary hues orange, purple, and green.
Which manufactured fiber resists wrinkling ?
Polyester