Texture

Fashion Analysis & Selection

Objectives After this lesson you should be able to:

Explain the Textural characteristics of the following fabrics: Burlap, Voile, Linen, Crepe, Shantung, Quilted fabrics, Tapestry, Tricot, Jersey, Denim, Flannel, Cotton and Silk.

Decide according to body type, which fabric textures would be appropriate.

Objectives After this lesson you should be able to:

explain the textural characteristics of the following fabrics: burlap, voile, linen, crepe, shantung, quilted fabrics, tapestry, tricot, jersey, denim, flannel, cotton and silk.

Decide according to body type, which fabric textures would be appropriate.

Texture descriptions: Smooth Heavy Fine Crisp Glossy Nubby

Texture descriptions: Smooth Heavy Fine Crisp Glossy Nubby

Tactile qualities refers to coarseness, softness, or rigidity as recognized by touch

Glossy Texture

Glossy Texture

Nubby Texture

Texture refers to surface qualityImpressions are gathered from sight and

touchHand is the tactile aspect of fabric

Affects style Matte jersey for draped designs Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface qualityImpressions are gathered from sight and

touchHand is the tactile aspect of fabric

Affects style Matte jersey for draped designs Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface qualityImpressions are gathered from sight and

touchHand is the tactile aspect of fabric

Affects style Matte jersey for draped designs Gabardine for crisp tailoring

What components determine texture?

Fibers are hair-like strands of fabricsFine wool

fibers=softness

What components determine texture?

Fibers are hair-like strands of fabricsFine wool

fibers=softnessFlax

fibers=crispness The short fuzzy fibers of

cotton will produce fabrics that absorb light and appear dull

Yarns are strands formed by twisting fibers together A yarn of a silk fiber given a low twist will produce a

shiny textile such as satin

Silk yarn

FabricationFabric-the structure

resulting from the arrangement of fibers and yarns

The texture of fabrics is affected by the characteristics of the raw material used and by the production process involved.

Linen fabric

Silk fabric

Fashion in Textures

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose foldsDrapable means the ability to hang in

flowing lines or loose folds

Fashion in Textures

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose foldsDrapable means the ability to hang in

flowing lines or loose folds

Fashion in Textures

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose foldsDrapable means the ability to hang in

flowing lines or loose folds

Fashion in Textures

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose foldsDrapable means the ability to hang in

flowing lines or loose folds

Selection of Texture

One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered This results gives an impression of unity

Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk,

shape, light absorption and reflections. Textures can create illusions that change the look of the

body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner

Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness.

Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

Selection of Texture

One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered This results gives an impression of unity

Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk,

shape, light absorption and reflections. Textures can create illusions that change the look of the

body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner

Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness.

Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

Selection of Texture

One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered This results gives an impression of unity

Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk,

shape, light absorption and reflections. Textures can create illusions that change the look of the

body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner

Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness.

Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

Proportion of texture

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a wholeAll fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion of texture

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a wholeAll fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion of texture

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a wholeAll fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion of texture

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a wholeAll fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Soft & Clingy Fabrics (Tricot #18)

Clings to body, shows every contour, reveals body flaws

Fashion fabric is the right side of the fabric, intended for public view-the outer fabric

Stiff and bulky fabrics (burlap #9)

Stands away from the body and hides body irregularities. These textures should be avoided by persons

with very small bodies who do not wish to be dwarfed by the contrast.

Overweight people will look heavier in these fabrics because they stand away from the body, creating the illusion of additional thickness.

Shiny and dull textures

Shiny textures reflect light and make the person wearing them appear larger.

Fabric color is intensified by shine. Dull fabrics which absorb light, do not

enlarge the body.

Texture Related to Skin and Hair Skin and hair have texture and should be considered

when choosing items to wear next to the face Frames of glasses and jewelry worn next to the skin

should be analyzed for textural qualities

Expressing Personality through texture selection Important to understand the ideas projected by

textures.• The feel of burlap differs from the feel of velvet

Texture Related to Skin and Hair Skin and hair have texture and should be considered

when choosing items to wear next to the face Frames of glasses and jewelry worn next to the skin

should be analyzed for textural qualities

Expressing Personality through texture selection Important to understand the ideas projected by

textures.• The feel of burlap differs from the feel of velvet

Harmony in texture combinationHarmony = Pleasing or congruent

arrangement of parts Combinations related to the image, feeling, or

personality of textures should be analyzed carefully.

Heavy tweed pants and smooth satin shirts do not have similar character (see next slide).

Heavy Tweed Pants

Texture Comparison

Heavy tweed pantsSmooth satin shirt

Contrast of Textures with Accessories Accessory selection is a good way to use

contrasting textures. A comfortable pair of faded jeans combined with a

pastel-colored t-shirt is a compatible texture background for a leather belt

Heavier textured hosiery is best worn with medium to coarse fabrics.

Illustration of Scale

Explore the Coach bag website to see an example of how scale is used.

http://www.coach.com/content/CollectionListAll.aspx?categoryId=365

Compare handbag scale with a person’s height. Is there a difference?

See following slides for directions and screenshots

1. Click on “handbags”

2. Click on the Bleecker Handbag Collection-$598.00 blanket tote

3. Click on “try this bag on”

4. Click “tall” and then “petite” to see the proportion of the bag to the body (based on height)

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