Facts:



• Fabric manufacture was directed towards war-related purposes such as…

   o The creation of millions of uniforms (wool was used)
   o The production of parachutes, maps and gunpowder bags (silk was used)
         • This use of silk greatly decreased the number of stocking women were allotted each month.
• Due to the use of certain fabrics for the war (World War II) civilian clothing was often made from viscose and rayon
   o October 1938: Du Pont announced the introduction of the then new synthetic fiber, Nylon.
• December 1941-1946: Designers & Manufacturers were forbidden from…
   o Making woolen wraps and full evening dresses
   o Using bias-cut or dolman sleeves
   o Making jackets longer than 25inches
   o Making belts wider than 2inches
   o Cuffs and overskirts were BANNED completely