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Clothing and Textiles


Clothing and Textiles



MEN OF THE CLOTH

Director: Vicki Vasilopoulos

Men of the Cloth is an inspiring portrait of three Italian master tailors who confront the decline of the apprentice system as they navigate their challenging roles in the twilight of their career. The film unravels the mystery of their artistry and reveals how their passionate devotion to their Old World craft is akin to a religion.


DVD / 2017 / 96 minutes

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TRUE COST, THE

Directed by Andrew Morgan

Groundbreaking investigation of fast fashion reveals that while the price of clothing has been decreasing for decades the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically.

This is a story about clothing. It's about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. THE TRUE COST is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?

Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world's leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth, Vandana Shiva and Richard Wolff, THE TRUE COST is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.


DVD / 2015 / (Grades 10-12, College, Adult) / 92 minutes

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FASHION ASIA

Fashion Asia explores fashion, design, art and youth culture as fashion blogger Margaret Zhang and TV presenter Courtney Dober submerse themselves in the culture of thirteen cities across Asia and Australia.

Discovering the delights of Bali, Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Delhi, Seoul, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne, Fashion ASIA leaves no stone unturned in the quest to find all things on trend.

From local fashion designers and bloggers, to magazine editors, style leaders and opinion creators, our presenters meet with them all to report on the creative happenings within each city.


2 DVDs / 2014 / 312 minutes

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SECRET LIFE OF YOUR CLOTHES, THE

Directed by Andy Wells

The revealing story of what happens to the mountain of clothes--castoffs in today's world of fast fashion--that are donated to charity. Few make it to your local charity thrift store.

Each year, we give thousands of tons of our unwanted clothes to charity. But where do they actually go? It turns out most are exported to Africa. And even though we have given them away for free, our castoffs have created a multimillion-dollar industry and some of the world's poorest people pay good money to buy them.

In this revealing film, charismatic paralympian Ade Adepitan tells the fascinating story of the afterlife of our clothes. He follows the trail to Ghana, the biggest importer of our castoffs where thousands of tons of our old clothes arrive every week. Ade meets the people who make a living from our old clothes, from wholesalers and markets traders to the importers raking in more than the average yearly wage in a single day!

But not everyone is profiting. With cheaply made western clothes flooding the market, the local textile industry has been decimated. And the deluge of our clothes isn't just destroying jobs; it has an effect on Ghanaian culture. Western outfits are fast replacing traditional garb. Prepare to open your eyesˇKto the secret life of your clothes.


DVD / 2014 / (Grades 9-12, College, Adult) / 59 minutes

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SHOW ME SCIENCE ADVANCED - TEXTILES: CARBON FIBERS, FLEXIBLE & TOUGH

Engineers are constantly developing new lightweight, durable textiles to be used in many facets of our daily lives. Manufacturers of airplanes and automobiles are increasingly turning to textiles, such as carbon fibers, to produce their new models. They rely on carbon fibers due to light weight and durable properties. For instance, the wing of an airplane might be metal, but many of the interior parts are made of carbon fiber. Aircraft engineers combine carbon fiber with other lightweight materials to create composites which are usually 20 to 30% lighter than metal alloys. Carbon fiber threads are made up of between 1,000 and 48,000 tiny filaments. The filaments are created by oxidizing, or burning a synthetic polymer in a 2000 degree furnace, turning it into almost pure carbon.

Engineers are finding uses for new high tech materials, such as QTC - a polymer embedded with millions of tiny pointed metal particles. QTC acts like a resistor, but the metal particles are so close together, that if something in the environment changes, the charge between particles increases and electrons can jump from one to another in a process called quantum tunneling. QTC is so sensitive that its resistance will alter if there are changes in sound, smell, temperature, or pressure. In future space missions, QTC might assist astronauts with fans, lights and other devices inside of their spacesuits - controlled by so called soft switches - devices that make use of the fact that QTC becomes more conductive when pressure is applied.


DVD / 2013 / (High School or above) / 15 minutes

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INTERACTIVE, SMART AND MODERN TEXTILES

Wearable electronics, textiles that generate power and smart and modern materials like Kevlar, Nomex and D30 are all covered in this resource that looks at their characteristics, functions and applications. Case studies include: materials used by stuntmen and ballerinas, a handbag that charges your phone, piezo-electric textiles and garments that sense and react to changes in your body and the environment.

DVD / 2012 / 42 minutes

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ETHICAL TEXTILES

Filmed in Bangladesh, one of the world's largest textile manufacturers, this resource explores the social cost of our cheap textiles. With footage filmed inside a number of Bangladeshi textile factories, it explores the issues of sweatshop labour, poor working conditions, a fair wage and the right to unionise and asks who is responsible? It then compares the social impacts of this mass-scale textiles production with the benefits brought to a small rural community in Bangladesh by a fair trade textile initiative.

DVD / 2011 / 26 minutes

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TEXTILES: ECO-DESIGN

As lead designers for Finisterre, Tom and Debbie are on a mission - to create the most eco-friendly surf-wear brand in the world. From their HQ in Cornwall to fabric suppliers in Japan and manufacturers in Portugal, we follow the pair as they explain how they reduce the environmental and ethical impact of their clothes by considering the use of materials and energy throughout their design, manufacture, transportation and use. We see how they; source and develop eco-friendly technical materials - from recycled polyester to organic wool and cotton, we follow Tom on a series of environmental factory audits in Portugal and we find out how Finisterre work with customers to reduce the carbon footprint of products throughout their life-cycle.

DVD / 2011 / 26 minutes

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TEXTILES: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Filmed in Bangladesh and in the UK, this resource assesses the environmental impacts of the textile industry both here and abroad. It looks at how companies in the UK are working to meet government targets to reduce their environmental impact by using state of the art water recycling plants and by making better use of their waste streams. The resource then explores the environmental impact of textile production in Bangladesh, and shows how the true cost of cheap textiles is being felt by the very poorest living downstream from polluting textile factories.

DVD / 2011 / 26 minutes

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TEXTILES: INDUSTRIAL FINISHING PROCESSES

This resource looks at the different types of industrial finishes available and their applications. It explores the reasons for finishing, and when and why different processes might be used. It then goes on to look at how the range of finishes now available is creating ever more technical materials, enhancing the role of textiles in today's society. The DVD provides examples of a variety of chemical and physical finishes and their applications.

DVD / 2011 / 30 minutes

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SUSTAINABLE AND RECYCLED TEXTILES

This resource shows how textile designers are meeting the challenge from government and consumers to meet the 6Rs. Case studies include: shoes made from old tyres and seatbelts; bags made from recycled airline seats and high fashion tailoring created from second hand shop finds. The DVD also shows jute sacks being reprocessed into fibres then manufactured into needle punched technical textiles for use in the construction industry.

DVD / 2009 / 34 minutes

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AMERICA SEWS 1900: COSTUME FUN

Guess Julie DeCocker and Sue Wilson bring a variety of costume ideas for young and old. See the amazing effects created by specialty fabrics like sheers, pleather, faux fur, felt, and more. Learn tips and techniques for sewing them including quick seams, finishes, fasteners, etc. Quick Project: Trick or Treat Bag.

DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2008 / (Junior High, Senior High, College, Adult) / 30 minutes

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APPAREL MANUFACTURING: APPAREL MANUFACTURING - AN OVERVIEW

This introductory program features on-site photography and a graphic presentation of the basic structure and organization necessary for operating an apparel business successfully.

DVD / 2008 / (Junior High, Senior High, College, Adult) / 20 minutes

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APPAREL MANUFACTURING: EAGLEKNIT MAKES BASICS RIGHT

Features a look at the design, production, and finishing of knitted fabrics at the Eagleknit factory, famous for manufacturing quality shirts.

DVD / 2008 / (Junior High, Senior High, College, Adult) / 30 minutes

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APPAREL MANUFACTURING: EISEMAN TRADITION

An insider's tour of this manufacturer of better children's wear follows the process from initial design to the production of these garments.

DVD / 2008 / (Junior High, Senior High, College, Adult) / 30 minutes

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APPAREL MANUFACTURING: J. H. COLLECTIBLES

A tour of this manufacturer of women's fashion apparel includes a glimpse at manufacturing sequences, finishing techniques, and quality control.

DVD / 2008 / (Junior High, Senior High, College, Adult) / 30 minutes

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MANUFACTURED FIBERS TO FABRICS AND BEYOND

Directed by James Strzelinski

This video introduces a variety of manufactured fibers, looks at their physical and chemical structures, examines their properties, and discusses their uses. The program covers such fibers as rayon, lyocell, acetate, nylon, polyester, and acrylic.


DVD / 2008 / 22 minutes

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NATURAL FIBERS TO FABRICS AND BEYOND

Directed by James Strzelinski

This program introduces such natural fibers as cotton, wool, silk, and bast fibers. It discusses their origins, examines their properties and uses, and explains how they are formed into fabrics.


DVD / 2008 / 20 minutes

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SMART TEXTILES: THE NEXT GENERATION

New technology and processes are combining with traditional textiles to create a new generation of smarter, more technical products than ever before. Filmed with some of the world's most innovative textile companies, this programme explores the properties, characteristics and functions of these new materials and shows how they are being used to revolutionise the world around us. Case studies include: geo-textiles, medical textiles, QTC, carbon fibre and interior design

DVD / 2008 / 57 minutes

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CAD/CAM IN TEXTILE MANUFACTURING

This resource looks at how CAD/CAM is transforming all sections of the textile industry, from digital printing and embroidery to knitting and laser cutting. For each case study, designers and manufacturers explain how they work in function of new technologies and discuss the benefits CAD/CAM brings to their business.

DVD / 2007 / 27 minutes

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ICT IN TEXTILES: DESIGN, PRACTICE AND PROCESS

This resource looks at the impact of new technology on the global fashion and textile industry. A top fashion design house shows how ICT, CAD and CAM has revolutionised the way they communicate with their global manufacturing partners - from speeding up the design process to improving accuracy and efficiency of production - enabling them to turn designs around from initial idea through to shop floor in a matter of weeks. It also shows how 3D body scanners enable retailers and catalogue companies to create more accurate size charts and 3D patterns.

DVD / 2007 / 30 minutes

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HOW THE WORLD DRESSES: CLOTHING AND GLOBAL CULTURE

Join us for a video tour of how the world dresses and explore the amazing diversity of clothing worldwide. Learn about ourselves by exploring everyday clothing in Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Morocco, Egypt, and others. Open your clothing and fashion courses to embrace the whole world with this important new title.

  • Your "cool conscious" students might be surprised to discover how tradition shapes their choices.
  • What is the difference between tradition and fashion?
  • How do people dress on the other side of the planet? Does ethnic garb still rule or do they dress pretty much like Americans?
  • Why do people in some countries wear strange garments? Why robes, turbans and veils?
  • Isn't "American casual" far more practical?
  • Why is there no American "ethnic costume?"
  • How does religion influence fashion?


  • DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2005 / 18 minutes

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    TESTING TEXTILES

    This resource looks at the different tests fabrics and products have to undergo before they hit the shelves. Using examples from high street retailer, New Look and outdoor specialists, Millets and Blacks, it shows industrial textiles testing laboratories and includes footage and clear explanations of tests for flammability, abrasion and pilling, tear and tensile strength, burst and drape testing, as well as tests for care labelling, eg shrinkage and colour fastness. The programme also includes tests for high performance wear, including tests for insulation, breathability, wickability, wind and waterproofness.

    DVD / 2005 / 33 minutes

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    APPLICATIONS OF TEXTILES

    How do different finishes affect the characteristics of fabrics? This presentation discusses the various processes for dyeing, printing and finishing used in textile production. Students learn recommended care procedures and applications for various textile products suitable for or beyond the mainstream textile industry.

    CD-ROM (Win, PowerPoint Presentation (30 slides)) / 2004 /

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    BASIC APPAREL

    This presentation guides students through the many aspects of the apparel world. Students will view clothing construction techniques; learn selection, care and maintenance practices of clothing fabrics and finishes; explore weaving techniques of fibers and yarns; discuss factors influencing apparel selection, analyze management of the apparel budget; and examine apparel decisions.

    CD-ROM (Win, PowerPoint Presentation (59 slides)) / 2004 /

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    BASIC COSTUMER, THE

    Costumer Carma Shawger covers costume research, the taking of measurements, costume acquisition and maintenance and various approaches to pattern making. She uses live models and historical illustrations to take an in-depth look at the specific requirements of Elizabethan, Victorian and Jazz Age costumes. Costuming a theatrical production can be fun and rewarding with proper organization. This video highlights 3 major time periods used frequently in educational theater and shows how to costume a production efficiently and cost effectively. Covers organization and research, Victorian era, measurements. Jazz era, acquisitions, patterns, Elizabethan era and costume maintenance.

    DVD / 2004 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 73 minutes

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    FACTORS INFLUENCING THE APPAREL INDUSTRY

    Do you ever think about your jeans? Whether you realize it or not, your jeans are affected by the government, the economy, technology, world events, labor laws, politics, demographics, society and culture. Join us as we discuss the factors affecting apparel design, production and sales. Learn about international economics, safe working environments, laws protecting the environment and technological advancements. Learn how these factors also affect the textile industry. Also discussed are sources of textile products (i.e., natural and synthetic fibers.)

    DVD / 2004 / 19 minutes

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    MEASUREMENTS IN FCS

    When it comes to the world of weights and volume, do you sometimes feel like you do not measure up? With this presentation, learn about common and not-so-common measurements, conversions and easy ways to double measurements, as well as ways to decrease measurements by halves and fourths. Learn how to find a measurement with a less-than-compatible container or measuring-device. Learn why the United States uses a different system than Europe, as well as the origin of weights and measurements. Also see how measurements vary depending on work field and industry. Use the provided charts and conversion methods in the kitchen and in the classroom.

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    TEXTILES DYEING AND PRINTING

    This resource provides clear explanations and footage of: dye recipes being developed and tested in the laboratory; industrial printing methods including flat-bed, carousel and roller screen-print, as well as transfer printing and flocking. The final section looks at how factories manage the environmental impact of their waste products.

    DVD / 2004 / 33 minutes

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    TEXTILES MASS PRODUCTION: SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES

    This resource provides numerous examples of commercial production methods and systems, including job, batch, quantity/mass production and JIT. It includes examples of both hand and digitized pattern laying, cutting and marking up, including straight and rotating blade cutters, computerized laser cutting tables and hot drill. It covers assembly, using both single and twin needle, button and specialist embroidery machines. The case studies also illustrate how CAD/CAM is used in quality control and management information systems.

    DVD / 2004 / 27 minutes

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