Fabric: Black single knit

Black single knit

Sourced from the fabric piles of Holmesglen Institute.

In the discussion on 7th November, Lecturer claimed that the source of fabrics is the fashion industry, for instance, closed down businesses.

Fabric Story: Jersey

Jersey is a single knit fabric that has more give in the crosswise direction than in length. Due to its structure, it is easy to run or have a curled edged when it is cut. 

According to the reference, the name ‘jersey’ is originated from the island of Jersey in England. Fisherman started to use a jersey that was heavier than fabric in the early 2000s. The term is now used to describe athletic shirts. Until Lillie Langtry, ‘the Jersey Lily’ used jersey to make fashionable daywear in 1879, the fabric was mainly used for hosiery and sweaters. In the 1920s, Gabrielle Chanel made the fabric famous by creating comfortable women’s wear (dress and suits) using jersey. 

To read articles of history of stretch (spandex) material --> article 1  (Article from 1987), article 2

Reference:

Beetham.Y 2019, Discussion with Lecturer Ryan Euinton, 7 November 2019

Botkin, M n.d., Jersey Fabric, viewed 8 November 2019, https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fabrics-fibers/jersey-fabric.

'Shame & Love - A story of fabrics -'

2020 S/S

Inspired by Boro

(traditional Japanese textile using tattered rags)

Designed, patterned & manufactured by

Yoshie Shimizu Beetham

for

Major design: 'Waste not want not'

BA of Fashion Design

(YR2 SEM2)