Part I: Subjective Evaluation

Abstract

The serviceability of a minimum care type garment was studied. Men's slacks made from 65% Dacron 2 and 35% rayon fabric were worn a total of 750 hours. After every 150 hours of wear, half of these garments were drycleaned and half home laundered. The garments were evaluated by both the wearers and members of the research staff after each wear period and after each cleaning. The slacks were found to be generally serviceable after wear and cleaning. The drycleaned and pressed garments were consistently rated as having a better appearance than the laundered and pressed garments, It was necessary to press the laundered slacks before they were acceptable for wear.