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AAFCS 200* - Textiles/Apparel Exam-
Graded A
Consumer Product Safety Commission - ANS--Charged to protect the consumers from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products, to assist consumers in voluntary comparative safety of consumer products and more. -Regulates the production and sale of products that are potentially hazardous, sets safety standards, can ban products that are deemed hazardous to consumers, can seize products from the market. Consumer Bill of Rights - ANS--The Right to Safety -The Right to be Informed -The Right to Choose -The Right to be Heard Cash Card - ANS-Any electronic payment card that stores cash fro various types of payments Ex: Bank Debit Cards, prepaid debit cards, gift cards, and payroll cards Natural Fibers - ANS-Classified as either animal or vegetable fibers Animal: wool and silk Vegetable: cotton and linen manufactured fibers - ANS--Obtained by processing raw material or chemical substances. -at one point during manufacturing the substance used is not fibrous state. Cellulosic: Rayon, triacetate and acetate Non-cellulosic: 20 with generic names Filament Yarns - ANS-Are made by twisting together several strands of fiber -fabric made from these yarn has a smooth lustrous surface. spun yarns - ANS-Produced by twisting many stable fibers together -fabrics made from these have a fuzzy surface Single ply yarns - ANS-Most fabrics are made from these primary colors - ANS-red, yellow, blue, cant be made by mixing ither colors together
secondary colors - ANS-orange, green, violet, they are made by mixing equal parts of any 2 primary colors Teritary - ANS--Are those between the secondary and primary colors on the CW. -Essential role in harmony -one primary and one secondary Ex: yellow-green, blue-green Hue - ANS-The basic color identity or the specific name of a color such as red, blue or green -does not imply color purity Value - ANS--The lightness or darkness of a color in reaction to Black or White. -Value of the color depends on the amount of light the color reflects -white added=tint, black added= shade Tones - ANS-Formed by adding both black and white to a hue. A tone can also be formed by adding some if the colors direct compliment. Intensity of color - ANS--The degree of brightness, dullness,strength, or weakness of a color. -describes the degree of purity or strength intense colors - ANS--bright and clear -stimulating -make objects appear larger and closer Less intense colors - ANS--Dull and grayed, -calmer effects -objects seem small and far away. monochromatic - ANS-Contains 2 or more variations of the same hue/color. Includes various shades, intensities and tints if that 1 color. analogous - ANS--use of colors next to each other on the color wheel
- 3 to 6 colors, 1 color is dominant and the other ones are used in smaller amounts Complimentary color scheme - ANS-Colors opposite each other on the color wheel split complementary color scheme - ANS-a color and two colors on each side of its complement What will help get the red stain out of a cashmere shirt? - ANS-Alkaline Fat measuring method - ANS-Electrical current
Wicking - ANS-Fabric used in athletic wear that keeps both the wearer and the clothing dry by moving moisture away from the skin. Trademark - ANS-The protection of a name or logo. Bias - ANS-Direction in most woven fabrics that has the greatest give or stretch. carded - ANS-Garment made of short and thick cotton fibers Wool pants - ANS-Most resistant to wrinkles Textile Fiber Products Identification Act - ANS-requires brands to attach a label to covered textile products containing -the generic names and percentages by weight of each fiber in the product -the name under which the manufacturer or other responsible party does business or RN number, -the name of the country in which the product was processed or manufactured. White represents - ANS-The presence of all colors Issac newton discovered... - ANS-That color is in light and not in the object that the light is hitting. Triad Color Scheme - ANS-Combines THREE colors that are equidistant on the color wheel accented neutral color scheme - ANS-Combines white, gray, black, or beige with ONE other color as an accent cool colors - ANS-blue, green, violet -give a feeling of restfulness, -Aka the receding colors -Dark cool colors tend to make a figure look smaller warm colors - ANS-red, orange, yellow -They give a feeling of activity and movement. Aka advancing colors because they make objects appear closer or larger. Formal balance - ANS--When a design is exactly the same on both sides, orderly feeling -Symmetrical balance, equal weight on equal sides of central, identical objects informal balance - ANS-asymmetrical, placing different but equivalent designs in wither side of a central point
Proportion - ANS--the relationship of part to each other and to the whole based in the way the space is divided. -space relationships Scale - ANS-The law of proportion when applied to the size relations of objects used together. -size relationships ready-to-wear garments - ANS-Made for the general market and sold through stores rather than made to order. -Off the rack Mass produced apparel and accessories Garment label requirements - ANS--Fiber content
- Country of primary manufacture (Country of origin) -Identifying # of the producer or importer -Basic care instructions 1972 care labeling Act Cost per wear formula - ANS-Original Price/ How many times you will wear or have worn = Cost Per Wear Carding - ANS--A technique for untangling, cleaning and straightening fibers to produce a continuous web ir silver suitable for processing into yarns.
- is a mechanical process that will help to disentangle and mix the fibers. It is sort of like brushing in two directions at the same time with stiff brushes. Couture - ANS-The design and manufactures of fashionable clothes to a clients specific requirements and measurements R-value - ANS-the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. illth - ANS-goods and services that harm the consumer. wealth - ANS-Goods and Services that promote the well-being of consumers. nealth - ANS-goods and services that have a neutral effect, neither helping nor harming the consumer Black satin - ANS-fabric is best for blocking sunlight Vertical Lines - ANS-They are the strongest. They give an impression of dignity, formality, and strength. They create a structural impression suggesting vertical supports used in buildings. They add height to a room whether found in walls, doorways, windows, wallpaper, or furnishings.
Unity - ANS-created through consistency sulting from the repetition of one or more sign elements. Variety - ANS-having an assortment of different qualities especially of the same design element. Contrast - ANS-often used to create rhythm because it is an abrupt change instead of a gradual change. Progression or Gradation (ID) - ANS-Accomplished by making gradual successive changes in design. sequence produced by increasing or decreasing one or more qualities. Repetition - ANS-a type of rhythm that is created by repeating, color, pattern, or texture. transition - ANS-achieved through the use of continuous lines moving throughout a design. Programing Phase (#1 phase in Design process) - ANS--The research phase -creating a client profile -establish basic guidelines -budget -schedule -consulting Preliminary Phase (#2 phase in Design process) - ANS--rough sketches -Brainstorming phase -concept development -Approve drawings and concept before moving to the nest phase. Design Development Phase (#3 phase in Design process) - ANS--drawings are refined in more detail: floor plans, elevations, sections, and possibly perspectives. -select materials -purchase selected items -select colors and finishes -estimate costs -prepare final design -Make presentation to client. Implementation Phase (#4 phase in Design process) - ANS--design comes together -Designer is responsible for workers schedule to complete projects and supervise -help with move in Evaluation Phase (#5 phase in Design process) - ANS--period following the completion of the project where the designer evaluates the completed project. And determines what adjustments are necessary.
Elements of Design - ANS-color, shape or form, texture, and line Principles of Design - ANS-balance, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, and unity Nylon - ANS-synthetic fibers that are smooth, strong, lightweight, elastic, and lustrous. Primarily used as a cheaper alternative to silk. Inexpensive, strong, and extremely light, but will melt at high temperatures. Polyester - ANS-synthetic fibers that are strong, lightweight, resilient, and resistant to many of the conditions that might normally harm a fabric, such as mildew, sunlight, harsh weather, and moths. Used in a wide range of fabrics and are often used in a cotton/ polyester blend Ramie - ANS-natural fibers that are very strong, lustrous appearance similar to silk, and absorb and retain water effectively. Brittle, stiff, inelastic, and not very resilient. Very difficult to work with and usually used in blends with other fibers, such as wool to make a variety of fabrics Rayon - ANS-synthetic fibers that similar to cotton and are relatively soft, smooth strong, resistant to moths, and can retain water extremely well. Used in variety of fabrics, including most types of velvet because it can imitate the feel of silk and other natural fibers Silk - ANS-fibers that are extremely soft, strong and lustrous and absorb and retain water effectively. Resistant to mildew, molds, and moths. Used in chiffon, organza, and taffeta because of soft feel and extremely lustrous appearance. Wool - ANS-natural fibers that normally are coarse, relatively strong, resilient, and can retain water well. Used in flannel because wool fibers improve a fabric's ability to retain heat. Most are scratchy, but some like cashmere are soft
