Question

Which of the following considerations should be kept in mind while selecting interfacing for a garment?
(A) Interfacing fabric should overpower garment fabric.
(B) Interfacing should complement and reinforce garment fabric.
(C) Fabric for interfacing and garment need not to be identical but have some care requirements.
(D) Fabric for interfacing and garment must be identical but should have different care requirements.

• (B) and (C) only
• (A) and (C) only
• (C) and (D) only
• (B) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct answer is (1) (B) and (C) only.

Here’s the reasoning for each option:

(1) Interfacing fabric should overpower garment fabric: This is incorrect. The interfacing should not overpower the garment fabric. Instead, it should complement and reinforce the fabric. Overpowering can lead to a mismatch in texture, weight, and feel.

(2) Interfacing should complement and reinforce garment fabric: This is correct. The interfacing should enhance and support the garment fabric without making it too stiff or too heavy. It should blend well with the garment to give structure or support, particularly in areas like collars, cuffs, or waistbands.

(3) Fabric for interfacing and garment need not be identical but have similar care requirements: This is correct. The fabric used for interfacing does not have to be identical to the garment fabric, but it is important that both fabrics have similar care requirements (e.g., washing, drying, ironing) to ensure consistency and proper handling.

(4) Fabric for interfacing and garment must be identical but have different care requirements: This is incorrect. While the fabrics do not need to be identical, it is important for them to have similar care requirements. Having different care requirements can cause issues when maintaining the garment.

Thus, the correct considerations to keep in mind while selecting interfacing for a garment are (B) and (C) only, meaning interfacing should complement and reinforce the garment fabric, and fabric for interfacing and garment need not be identical but should have similar care requirements. Therefore, the correct answer is (1) (B) and (C) only.

Answer 2

When choosing interfacing, it should complement and provide reinforcement without overwhelming the garment fabric. Also, while the interfacing fabric doesn’t need to be identical to the garment, it should have similar care requirements to ensure compatibility during maintenance.