Wool is mainly sheared from which animal?
AnswerSheep
Wool is the fiber shorn from the fleece of sheep.
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7 fact-checked facts about fashion, fabrics and clothing, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the folded and stitched bottom edge of a garment called?
AnswerHem
A hem finishes the raw edge of fabric by folding it under and stitching it.
Going deeper
What does the French term 'prêt-à-porter' mean?
AnswerReady-to-wear
Prêt-à-porter means ready-to-wear: clothes made in standard sizes rather than to order.
Linen fabric is made from the fibers of which plant?
AnswerFlax
Linen is woven from fibers in the stems of the flax plant.
What is the name of the fabric pattern of rows of V shapes that looks like fish bones?
AnswerHerringbone
Herringbone is a zigzag pattern of V shapes named for its resemblance to a herring's skeleton.
Expert level
Which weave creates the diagonal lines seen on denim?
AnswerTwill
Twill weave passes threads over and under in a stepped pattern, making diagonal ribs.
Who founded what is considered the first haute couture house, in Paris in 1858?
AnswerCharles Frederick Worth
English-born Charles Frederick Worth opened his Paris house in 1858 and is called the father of haute couture.
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