Question

Discuss in detail how does suitability influence the selection of fabrics.

Answer 1

1. Age and Gender: Men usually prefer neutral or pastel colours with simple designs, checks, or stripes, whereas women prefer more delicate patterns. Youngsters may choose dashing and bright colours, while old people may choose soft and light colours.
2. Occupation: People often select clothes based on their occupation, due to which we can see differeritiate people of particular professions from their clothes. For example, doctors, policemen, soldiers, etc.
3. Season: Light and cooJ-coloured clothes are suitable for summer. Synthetic fibres are most suitable for monsoons. Thick and knitted fabrics like woollens are suitable for winter. Black or dark-coloured clothes are generally avoided in summer since they absorb heat.
4. Occasion: Fabrics like cotton terry cot, etc., having simple or twill weave are suitable for daily wear. Satin, velvet, zari, silk, tissues, etc., having bright colours and attractive patterns and designs are best suited for parties or festivals. For sports and picnics, casual fabrics like knitted, matted, or Turkish, having bright colours and bold designs are preferred. Soft materials like hosiery with light colours and minimal design are mostly used for nightwear.
5. Fashion: Fashion trends keep changing. That is why people should experiment with what looks good on them, according to their personality. Comfortable clothes make the ultimate fashion statement. Hence, people should choose clothes which are fashionable yet comfortable. The clothes of an individual should also gel well with his or her personality.
6. Budget or Purchasing Power: The customers should always buy doth only after comparing from different platforms. They should judge whether the product is value for money or not. They should not get lured by tempting advertisements, sales, and discounts. However, customers should also make use of sales and exhibitions to buy exclusive stuff at competitive rates. Every person has a fixed budget for their necessities. So, while purchasing fabrics, he or she should be mindful to purchase them at reasonable prices for good quality. For this, the person should study the market carefully to find the best possible option available and suitable to him/her.
   Based on the above criteria and keeping in mind his or her needs and taste, a customer should select and purchase fabrics wisely.