Textiles, for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools / Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades

by William H. Dooley

PLAIN STOCKING FABRIC

The essential characteristics of good underwear are:

1. It should be made from elastic cloth, which implies a knitted cloth.

2. It should be porous in a high degree—whether in winter weight or summer weight.

3. The seams should be made upon the most modern sewing machines, with as little bulk as possible.

Experiment 54—Experiment to Illustrate Imperfections in Hosiery

Apparatus: Magnifying glass.
Materials: Hosiery (seconds).
Reference: Textiles, page [159].

Examine a piece of hosiery called a second, obtained from a hosiery mill, and notice whether any of the following defects are present:

a. Yarn contains thick bits and buns.