1. 16 Contents Chapter Clothing Basics Section 16.1 Quality Clothing
Section 16.2 Clothing Care Basics

2. Section 16.1 Quality Clothing
Learn about fabric, quality, comfort, and planning to help you make smart clothing purchases. 2

3. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary fiber natural fiber
synthetic fiber
blend
woven fabric
knit fabric
grain
slant
strategy

4. Recognize Quality Fabrics
A basic knowledge of fabrics can help you make better clothing choices.
Clothes can be made from natural fibers or synthetic fibers.
natural fiber
Fibers, such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool, which are made from plant and animal products.
synthetic fiber
Fibers, such as rayon, nylon, and polyester, which are made from manufactured substances. 4

5. Recognize Quality Fabrics
A blend is two or more fibers combined.
blend
Two or more fibers combined to create a fabric.
fiber
A tiny strand or thread, many of which combine to make fabric. 5

6. Recognizing Quality Fabrics
Fabrics can be made by weaving or knitting fibers together.
All fabrics have a grain.
Finishes can be added to improve the durability of fabrics.
grain
The direction the threads run in a fabric. 6

7. Clothing Comfort and Fit
Fabric, style, and size affect fit.
Sizes can vary by manufacturer and as you grow and develop, so always try on clothes before buying. 7

8. Clothing Comfort and Fit
Check these features for a comfortable fit:
neck openings
seams
sleeves
fasteners
waistbands
hemlines

9. Make a Shopping Plan
A shopping plan includes your budget, a purchase plan (how you will pay), and store options (store, catalog, online).
Check clothing for good quality at a reasonable price.
Do you prefer to shop for clothes in a store, or from a catalog or Web site? Why? 9

10. Section 16.2 Clothing Care Basics
You can stretch your clothing budget and keep your wardrobe looking good when you know how to properly care for and store your clothes.

11. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary colorfast brand name
static cling
coordinate
pressed

12. Clothing Labels
Labels provide fiber content, cleaning and bleach information, and ironing instructions.
Look for colorfast fabrics.
Brand names can be used to identify manufacturers, clothing stores, and designers.
colorfast
Able to keep its original color through many washings.
brand name
A trademark used by a manufacturer to identify its products.

13. Your Clothing Budget
Start with two or three basic outfits to mix and match with other pieces.
Take good care of your clothes and learn to sew and make repairs to help stretch your budget. 13

14. Doing the Laundry
Cleaning clothes requires a basic knowledge of fabrics and simple cleaning techniques.
Pretreat stains.
Sort before washing.
Select correct water temperature and load size.
How might you sort your clothes? 14

15. Doing the Laundry Use a fabric softener to eliminate static cling.
Follow instructions on the care label and the iron to safely and effectively iron clothes.
static cling
When electricity builds up in the dryer and causes clothing to stick to itself or to one’s body. 15

16. Doing the Laundry Delicate fabrics may require hand washing.
Dry cleaning can be expensive, so choose clothes wisely to avoid extra costs.
Proper storage is important for the life and durability of clothing.

17. Chapter Summary Section 16.1 Quality Clothing
A basic understanding of fabrics can help you make better clothing choices.
Fabrics are made from natural or synthetic materials.
Fabrics are made by weaving or knitting fibers together.
Manufacturers may add finishes to improve the durability and feel of fabrics.
When you buy clothes, check for the correct fit.
Use a shopping plan to spend your clothing budget wisely. 17

18. Chapter Summary Section 16.2 Clothing Care Basics
All clothing must have a care label with fiber content and care instructions.
Read labels before you buy to help you determine the quality, durability, and care of garments.
Keep clothes in good condition to help save money.
Cleaning clothes properly requires a basic knowledge of fabrics and simple cleaning techniques.
Your wardrobe will look newer longer when you learn the correct ways to launder and store your clothes. 18

19. Review
Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.
The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.
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20. A tiny strand or thread, many of which combine to make fabric.
fiber
fibra
A tiny strand or thread, many of which combine to make fabric.
Una hebra o hilo pequeño, muchos de los cuales se combinan para hacer tela.
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21. natural fiber fibra natural
Fibers, such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool, which are made from plant and animal products.
Fibras, como el algodón, el lino, la seda y la lana, que están compuestas de productos vegetales y animales.
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22. synthetic fiber fibra sintética
Fibers, such as rayon, nylon, and polyester, which are made from manufactured substances.
Fibras, como el rayón, nylon y poliéster, que son hechas de sustancias fabricadas.
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23. Two or more fibers combined to create a fabric.
blend
mezcla
Two or more fibers combined to create a fabric.
Dos o más fibras combinadas para crear una tela.
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24. woven fabric
tejido
Fabric made by interlacing lengthwise and crosswise yarns, which are several fibers twisted together, on a loom.
Tela que se hace entrelazando lanas, que son varias fibras trenzadas, longitudinal y transversalmente sobre un telar.
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25. Stretchy fabric made by looping threads together.
knit fabric
tejido
Stretchy fabric made by looping threads together.
Tela flexible hecha de hilos entrelazados.
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26. The direction the threads run in a fabric.
grain
trama
The direction the threads run in a fabric.
La dirección en la que van las fibras de una tela.
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27. Able to keep its original color through many washings.
colorfast
que no destiñe
Able to keep its original color through many washings.
Que mantiene su color original a través de muchos lavados.
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28. A trademark used by a manufacturer to identify its products.
brand name
nombre de la marca
A trademark used by a manufacturer to identify its products.
Nombre comercial utilizado por un fabricante para identificar sus productos.
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29. static cling
estática
When electricity builds up in the dryer and causes clothing to stick to itself or to one’s body.
Cuando la electricidad se acumula en la secadora y causa que la ropa se pegue entre sí o al cuerpo de uno.
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30. To take a diagonal course; to slope; to angle.
slant
sesgar
To take a diagonal course; to slope; to angle.
Tomar una diagonal, poner en pendiente; inclinar.
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31. A careful plan or method; a way to prepare.
strategy
estrategia
A careful plan or method; a way to prepare.
Un plan o método hecho con cuidado; una forma de preparar.
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32. To make suitable for fitting together; to mix and match; to harmonize.
coordinate
coordinar
To make suitable for fitting together; to mix and match; to harmonize.
Adecuar para que las cosas se ajusten unas a otras; mezclar y combinar, armonizar.
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33. pressed
prensado
Smoothed; ironed.
Alisado; planchado.
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