1. 32 Chapter 32 Section 32.1 Shopping for Clothes Section 32.2
Choosing and Caring for Clothes
Chapter 32
Section 32.1
Shopping for Clothes
Section 32.2
Fabrics and Their Care 1

2. Section 32.1 Shopping for Clothes
Knowing your shopping options is one way to manage the cost of buying clothing.
It is also important to evaluate the value of your purchases when you shop for clothes.
Keep in mind how long something will be in style and what the cost per wearing will be. 2

3. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary private-label irregular second
vintage clothes
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cost per wearing
classic
fad
hang tag
sewn-in label
fiber content
distributor
consideration

4. Managing Clothing Costs
A wide variety of shopping options can help you find good clothing within your budget. 4

5. Managing Clothing Costs
Private label items are offered by department stores at lower prices.
Pre-owned clothes can be purchased at consignment, thrift, and vintage clothing stores, but should be carefully checked before purchase. 5

6. Managing Clothing Costs
Store sales are a good way to stretch your budget.
Consider clothing purchases based on the cost of dry cleaning versus washing at home.
Cost per wearing is an estimate of how much money you actually pay per use.
cost per wearing
An estimate of how much it actually costs you each time you wear an item of clothing. 6

7. Managing Clothing Costs
Choose classic styles over fad items for most of your wardrobe.
classic
A clothing style that stays popular for a long time.
fad
A style that remains popular for only a short time. 7

8. Evaluate Your Selection
Guidelines for shopping include checking the care label, the fit, the quality, and the price.
Tags and labels contain brand, size, warranty information, and a bar code, country of manufacture, fiber content, and care instructions.
fiber content
The percentage of each type of fiber by weight in cloth. 8

9. Section 32.2 Fabrics and Their Care
There are several types of fabrics that are used to make clothes.
Each has its own characteristics and care needs. 9

10. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary fiber natural fiber
manufactured fiber
yarn
blend
fabric finish
colorfast
mildew
comprise
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11. Understanding Fibers and Yarns
A basic knowledge of fabrics can help you make better clothing choices.
Natural fibers are made from plant or animal sources, such as cotton, silk, and wool.
natural fiber
A strand that comes from plants or animals. 11

12. Understanding Fibers and Yarns
Manufactured fibers include rayon, polyester, and spandex.
Yarn is the thread-thin product of fibers that have been twisted together.
manufactured fiber
A strand that comes from plants or animals.
fiber
A material in food that helps move food through the digestive system and may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. 12

13. Understanding Fibers and Yarns
A blend is a yard made from two or more different fibers.
blend
Yarn made from two or more different fibers. 13

14. Fabric Construction and Finishes
Two most common methods of making yarn into fabric are weaving and knitting.
Two basic weaves are plain and twill.
yarn
The thread-thin product of fibers that have been twisted together. 14

15. Fabric Construction and Finishes
Other fabric construction methods include nonwoven fabrics, such as felt, and bonded and quilted fabrics.
Fabrics can have various finishes to add to their durability, performance, appearance, feel, or color. 15

16. Caring for Your Clothes
Caring for your clothes protects your investment.
A basic knowledge of cleaning and repairing techniques will keep clothes looking newer for a longer time.
Before cleaning clothes, take time to read labels, sort garments, pre-treat clothes, and wash and dry clothes properly. 16

17. Caring for Your Clothes
Some clothes need to be pressed, ironed, or steamed after washing. 17

18. Storing Your Clothes
When storing clothes, make sure they are clean and keep closet and drawers organized.
It is important to hang clothes properly on hangers. 18

19. Chapter Summary Section 32.1
Shopping for Clothes
You can save money on clothes by comparing different shopping resources and considering the cost of wear and care.
Hang tags and care labels provide useful information.
Trying on a garment is the only sure way to know whether it fits properly.

20. Chapter Summary Section 32.1
Shopping for Clothes
Check a garment’s quality by examining its fabric and construction.
You have a responsibility to treat merchandise carefully as you shop.

21. Chapter Summary Section 32.2
Fabrics and Their Care
Fibers are either natural or manufactured.
Fabrics can be woven, knit, or constructed in other ways.
Fabric finishes are designed to improve fabric in some way. Inspect clothing after wear.
Stains can usually be removed if treated promptly.

22. Chapter Summary Section 32.2
Fabrics and Their Care
Pay attention to care label information when laundering clothes.
Some clothes must be dry cleaned.
Storing clothes correctly keeps them in good condition.

23. 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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24. private-label etiqueta privada
Made by an unnamed manufacturer, especially for the distributor.
Hecho por un productor que no es nombrado, especialmente para el distribuidor.
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25. irregular
irregular
Slight imperfections in clothing that are generally not noticeable and do not affect use or wear.
Imperfecciones pequeñas en una prenda que generalmente no se notan y no afectan la postura o el uso
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26. second
defectuoso
A clothing item with a noticeable flaw, such as a small hole.
Un artículo de vestir con un defecto claramente visible, como un agujero.
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27. vintage clothes ropa de época
Clothing items and accessories from a previous era, generally representing decades from the 1930s to the not-so-distant past.
Artículos de vestido y accesorios de una época pasada; generalmente se refiere a ropa de las décadas de los años 1930s en adelante.
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28. markdown
rebaja
Item with a reduced price or the amount a price is reduced.
Artículo con el precio reducido o la cantidad que se redujo el precio.
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29. cost per wearing costo por postura
An estimate of how much it actually costs you each time you wear an item of clothing.
Una aproximación de cuánto cuesta un artículo de vestido cada vez que se usa.
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30. classic clásico A clothing style that stays popular for a long time.
Estilo de ropa que sigue de moda por mucho tiempo.
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31. fad moda pasajera A style that remains popular for only a short time.
Un estilo que se mantiene popular por corto tiempo.
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32. hang tag etiqueta que cuelga
A tag on an item of clothing that lists the brand name, size, any warranty, and a bar code.
Una etiqueta en un artículo de vestir que incluye la marca, la talla, la garantía (si la tiene) y un código de barras.
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33. sewn-in label etiqueta cosida
A label with information such as manufacturer name, country of manufacture, fiber content, and care instructions.
Una etiqueta con información como el nombre del fabricante, el país de fabricación, el contenido de la fibra y las instrucciones para su cuidado
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34. fiber content contenido de fibra
The percentage of each type of fiber by weight in cloth.
El porcentaje de cada tipo de fibra por el peso en la tela.
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35. fiber
fibra
A material in food that helps move food through the digestive system and may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Un material en los alimentos que ayuda a mover la comida a través del sistema digestivo y que puede reducir los riesgos de enfermedad cardiaca y cáncer.
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36. natural fiber fibra natural
A strand that comes from plants or animals.
Una hebra proveniente de plantas o animales.
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37. manufactured fiber fibra fabricada
A strand formed either completely or in part by chemicals.
Una hebra hecha completa o parcialmente de sustancias químicas.
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38. yarn
hilo
The thread-thin product of fibers that have been twisted together.
Producto que consiste en hebras delgadas que fueron retorcidas juntas.
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39. blend mezcla Yarn made from two or more different fibers.
Hilo hecho de dos o más fibras.
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40. fabric finish terminado
Any special treatment that improves the appearance, feel, or performance of a fabric
Cualquier tratamiento especial que mejora la apariencia y el desempeño de una tela.
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41. colorfast que no destiñe
Clothing with colors that will remain the same over time.
Ropa con colores que permanecerán iguales al pasar el tiempo.
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42. mildew moho A fungus that shows up as small black dots.
Un hongo que aparece como pequeños puntos negros.
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43. distributor distribuidor
A store or person who that markets a commodity.
Una persona que pone en venta un producto.
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44. consideration consideración Matter taken into account.
Asunto que se tomó en cuenta.
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45. comprise comprender Consist or be made up of.
Consistir o estar hecho de.
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46. true verdadero Unchanged or consistent. Que no cambia, constante.
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