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Creator:: McCauley, Lynda Dianne
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to explore the possible acceptance of metric conversion for clothing sizes and sizing standardization by a selected sample of female ready-to-wear clothing consumers. A questionnaire was designed to elicit consumer's positive or negative attitudes toward metric conversion for clothing sizes and sizing standardization. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: PrivacyAbstract approved: Ardis W. Koester The purpose of the study was to explore the possible acceptance of

Creator:: Fortune, Susan Houston
Abstract:: Thirteen fabrics containing "Rovana" (saran), "Verel" (mod-acrylic), and rayon were examined for colorfastness to light and laundering, shrinkage, tensile strength, elongation, abrasion-resistance and flammability. The fabrics represented three weaves: plain, twill and leno; and three colors: white, eggshell and turquoise. The fiber contents, according to the manufacturers, varied from 20...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Chemical Products, Inc. for her contribution of Montgomery Ward fabric. Thanks are also given to Mr

Creator:: Rohde, Rosalyn Opal
Abstract:: Twelve Acrilan acrylic, twelve Orlon acrylic, and twelve wool blankets were studied to determine the effect of laundering on thermal insulation value. The thirty-six blankets used in this study were selected and purchased by Florence Petzel for use in the study of the effects of maintenance on wool and acrylic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: given to Dr. Lyle Calvin in the Department of Statistics for his assistance, and to the Physics

Creator:: Johnson, Elaine Kay
Abstract:: The aim of the study was to explore the possibility of relationships existing between social aspiration and the use of clothing for prestige among lower middle class working women. A review of the literature dealing with aspirations among various groups indicated that more aspiring individuals generally used clothing for prestige...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Creator:: Osborn, Evelyn Loretta Howard
Abstract:: The objectives of the study were (1) to determine the differences in ability of seniors and freshmen to apply principles learned in a clothing selection course to selection of clothing, (2) to determine retention of concepts learned in the course, (3) to determine if age, grades, social class, and occupational...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: expressed for their cooperation in judging the data and to Dr. Lyle Calvin for his help and advice on

Creator:: Borror, Merna Jane
Abstract:: The aim of the study was to explore the possibility of relationships existing between the warmth and coolness of personal coloring, certain personality characteristics, and the choice of warmth or coolness in colors to be used for clothing. A review of the literature dealing with color preferences indicated that one...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Merrell, Mabel
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of hosiery made from a new fiber, polypropylene, with the performance of hosiery made from a better known fiber, nylon, and to get some indication of consumer reaction to a new textile product. Information was obtained through two wear tests...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: acknowledge the help given me by Dr. Lyle Calvin, Head of the Department of Statistics, and other members

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