Materials: Different samples of cotton fabrics.
Reference: Textiles, pages [151-152].
Directions
1. Examine different kinds of cotton fabrics. Compare the lowest, medium, and highest priced varieties of the same fabric. Notice how quickly the finish of a low priced cotton fabric with a thick gloss loses its luster after washing.
2. Examine the different grades of the following fabrics: white lawn, Indian Head cotton suiting, muslin, lawn, and cambric. Wash the samples several times.
Does it pay to buy cheap cotton fabrics for underwear, etc.?
What are the characteristics of a good piece of cotton cloth?
Experiment 57—Characteristics of a Good Piece of Woolen Cloth
Materials: Different samples of woolens.
Reference: Textiles, pages [71-82].
Directions
1. Woolens differ from worsteds in having a more or less covered face, with the result that the weave rarely is noticeable, and the general color effects are much smoother and softer than those of worsteds.