Sources and original illustrations

Primary references and the limits of this educational collection.

Primary references

• FTC: apparel and labeling — U.S. textile labeling information separates fibre content, origin and responsible business; not a worldwide legal guide.
• CottonWorks: satin — Satin is textile construction terminology; actual fibre content requires its own description.
• FTC: cashmere labeling — Cashmere blends need accurate fibre descriptions; pashmina is not a separate FTC fibre category.
• FTC: leather guides — Accurate composition and non-leather disclosure in covered products; no durability ranking.
• FTC: care labeling — Care instructions concern the finished covered garment; alternative methods should not be inferred from fibre alone.
• Coats: seam types — Seam structures have different applications; a visible stitch line alone does not characterize all construction.
• V&A: X-raying fashion — Museum examination reveals hidden garment construction; normal retail pictures cannot substitute for that investigation.
• V&A: William Morris textiles — Historical textile repeats and printing processes; no current product availability or replica endorsement.
• Seasalt: size guide — The referenced guide explicitly uses body measurements, illustrating why chart type matters; no product-size recommendation.
• De Bonne Facture: production approach — The brand describes naming an atelier, locality and history on its hangtags; a self-description, not independent verification of every claim.
• TOAST: made to order — A maker uses made-to-order as a collection description; buyers still need specific fit, production and order terms.
• Textile Exchange: circularity companion — Discusses using remaining fabric as one circularity-related practice, not blanket impact certification for every deadstock garment.
• The Met: Callot Soeurs evening dress — A collection record distinguishes design attribution, date, materials and credit line; not a current shopping listing.
• CottonWorks: right-hand twill — Twill-line direction is a construction property, not fibre content or a quality score.
• V&A: embroidery collection — Embroidery encompasses distinct techniques and contexts; the word does not establish an entire garment production method.
• FTC: online shopping — Checking total cost and specific order details; article avoids jurisdiction-specific deadlines or individualized legal advice.

Original visual material

The diagrams in this edition are original SVG illustrations explaining the sequence or decisions in each guide. They do not show a laboratory experiment, a personal trip or a tested product result. No photographs from the linked sources are reproduced.

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References were consulted during preparation of this edition. A source may cover a broader or narrower question than a particular guide; the support notes above explain why it is listed. Read the original for methodology, exceptions and updates.