A paired-choice test is described by means of which preferences for color, design, and texture in clothing fabrics can be measured. The test consists of 78 35-mm. colored slides of apparel fabrics, differing with respect to chroma and value of color, figure-ground color value contrasts, warm versus cool colors, design sire, and rough versus smooth textures.
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