A study of the meaning of certain descriptive labels of cotton textiles as guides in consumer buying
Date of Award
7-1936
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Josephine A. Marshall
Keywords
Clothing and dress -- Labeling, Cotton textiles -- Labeling
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to learn what reliable information the consumer purchaser could obtain concerning the performance of cottom textiles and clothing bearing shrinkage labels. Minor studies were made of Permanent Finish, Crease-resisting, and Laundry-Tested and Approved labels.
Letters asking for reliable inforamtion regarding cottom fabrics bearing these labels were sent to all sources that could be located by the writer. Information was received from the originators of patented processes, national associations, testing laboratories, and Federal Bureaus. Replies making general statements regarding performance were followed up by letters asking for definite and specific information.
It was found that no definite and uniform standards exist governing the use of "Pre-shrunk" and other indefinite terms referring to shinkage. They do not mean that no further shrinkage will occur. Sanforized fabrics seem to meet the specifications of shrinkage not to exceed 0.75 per cent set up by the originators of the process.
Permanent finish fabrics are claimed by the originators and advertisers of the process to have been tested and the finish found to be completely permanent. Crease-resisting fabrics are finished by a process patented by a company in England. No reporters of tests were furnished. Laundry-Tested and Approved fabrics and clothing are claimed by the originators of the label to meet specific serviceability requirements.
Recommended Citation
Smither, Reba E., "A study of the meaning of certain descriptive labels of cotton textiles as guides in consumer buying" (1936). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 798.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/798
