cost of all-wool material. It can be detected because of shortness of the staple of wool, but when mixed is difficult to see.
5. The weave of material affects the wearing quality. A close twill weave is more durable than a basket weave.
Some things to remember about color.
1. Blue. Dark blue in woolen material or gingham usually fades little. Light blue is not as durable in color.
2. Red. Woolen material of this color wears well and usually fades little. Red cotton when washed looks less brilliant. It soon fades by washing.
3. Black and gray. Woolen materials of gray, white, and black or in combination are generally satisfactory. Cotton materials of gray or black are apt to show starch in washing.
4. Lavender. This is a poor color to buy. It fades easily in cotton goods.
5. Pink. Fades with washing. If a deep shade be bought it may be satisfactory.
6. Green. Usually very unsatisfactory. In good high-priced ginghams it may not fade, but in cheap ones it is apt to turn yellow.
7. Brown. Good usually in ginghams, but likely to fade in woolen materials.