Fashion Vocabulary
What is the term for clothing that is produced quickly and cheaply to keep up with the latest trends?
FAST FASHION
Which continent is known for its colorful wax printed fabrics, even though their origins are from Asia?
AFRICA
How many litres of water does it take to make one cotton t-shirt?
2700 LITRES
What is the term for clothing brands that prioritize fair treatment of workers and sustainable practices?
ETHICAL FASHION / SUSTAINABLE FASHION
What is the name for a symbol or design that represents a company or product?
LOGO
What type of shirt, popularized by Nelson Mandela, is commonly worn in Southern Africa?
MADIBA SHIRT
Textile production is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions per year than which two industries combined?
ALL FLIGHTS AND SHIPPING
What percentage of garment workers are women between the ages of 18-24?
80%
What is the practice of reusing or repurposing old clothes instead of throwing them away?
RECYCLING AND UPCYCLING
The article mentions that geometric shapes and earthy colors are often seen in designs across which continent?
AFRICA
Discarded clothing can sit in landfills for up to how many years?
200 YEARS
In which country did a garment factory collapse in 2013, killing over 1,100 workers?
BANGLADESH
What is the term for the ability of a material to allow liquids or gases to pass through it?
PERMEABILITY
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare uses which type of fabric in his art installations to explore themes of colonialism and globalization?
WAX PRINTED FABRICS
What percentage of global industrial water pollution is caused by the dyeing and treatment of textiles?
20%
A garment factory worker has to work for how long to earn what a fashion brand CEO makes on their lunch break?
18 MONTHS