Fiber Science & Apparel Design

This program teaches youth (grades 6-12) decision-making skills through clothing and accessory management. The titles are:

Discovering Choice (Grades 6-8)	Group Activity and Helper's Guide (leaders)	Managing Choice (Grades 9-12)

Order through the publications from Fiber Science and Apparel Design.  Send a check for $2 per copy, made payable to Cornell University, to Charlotte Coffman, MVR 239, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY  14853-4401.

Fiber Facts

This 48-page booklet provides consumer information on apparel and home furnishing fibers.

The fibers are: acetate, triacetate, acrylic, modacrylic, cotton, linen, ramie, hemp, lyocell, nylon, olefin, polyester, rayon, silk, spandex, and wool. Written for adults, this primer is useful for teens and 4-H leaders who work with youth. FiberFacts may be ordered from Fiber Science and Apparel Design. Send a check for $2 per copy, made payable to Cornell University, to Charlotte Coffman, MVR 239, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4401.

Other Suggested Materials

• Consumer Savvy 1 - The Consumer in Me
• Consumer Savvy 2 - Consumer Wise
• Consumer Savvy 3 - Consumer Roadmap

Available through the 4-H Mall.