Perception of color in printed textiles
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This document discusses the perception of color in printed textiles and how different colors can influence mood and promote health. It covers how each color has a different wavelength and vibration. It provides guidelines for choosing colors for different contexts like work, leisure activities, and ages. It suggests natural fabrics and dyes are generally healthier than synthetic options. Colors are recommended for different occupations, situations, and times of day to enhance energy, communication and mood. Uniform colors should consider neutral bases with accents to suit a variety of people.
Perception of color in printed textiles
- 1. Perception of color in printed textiles Hadeel Farahat Mohammed Abd El Sabour
- 2. Introduction Color is one of the most fulfilling elements in our lives, we should use it in a way to promote health and healing. Different colors we see are the result of light vibrating at different frequencies.
- 3. The color of your cloths reflects your personality, and influences your mood. It can be used in healing and to bring balance and harmony within the psyche and the body. Feeling of a particular wavelength, having a typical frequency, by the retina and the mind is known as color .
- 4. Color is both a physical phenomenon and a spiritual one . A Rainbow Bridge that is visible but also has invisible vibrations
- 5. The radiant energy of pure white sunlight is a vital factor in nourishing our bodies, our minds, and our spirits, and each color vibration has its healing qualities. We can see about 40 percent of the colors contained in sunlight. Although white light appears colorless , it made up of distinct color vibrations
- 6. Each color vibration has a different wave length and quality that has strong effect on us. Blue-Violet is the shortest visible wave-length and has the highest frequency, while red has the longest wave-length and has the slowest vibration
- 7. Natural and artificial colors, and fabrics The body is a living organism that reflects the softness and texture of a natural form. The beauty of our subtle and natural- looking coloring can be lost if it is surrounded by harsh artificial colors and materials. Most of us have clothes made from artificial fibers. Unfortunately, although these fabrics are easy to wash and often cheaper than natural fibers, they can also have an adverse affect on our health
- 8. Natural colors: None of the natural fibers that are used to weave cloth have a brilliant white coloring. This is obtained by bleaching cloth in harsh chemicals. Although most of the bleach is washed away, traces of the chemicals are absorbed into the fibers of the cloth . if we wish to wear neutral hues, it is much better to wear clothing made from undyed cloth or cloths dyed with natural dye ; as the subtle variations of soft whites, beiges and creams are much more flattering than bleached whites when worn next to the skin.
- 9. Artificial colors With the use of synthetic, manufactures are now able to produce a stunning array of aniline dyes; these tend to be un tuned with our natural coloring. Synthetic colors, such as electric green and orange, can make us appear pale and ill. Often artificial fabrics also have patterns with bright clashing colors and strong geometric design, giving off conflicting vibrations that are not in tune with any of our bodily organs or functions and can contribute to behavioral problems
- 10. Natural fabrics VSSynthetic fabrics Natural cloth as similar vibrations to our own, so will be harmonious to our health and have a positive effect on the body – cotton, wool, silk and even 50 percent cotton /polyester mix, allow the skin to breathe and natural sunlight to penetrate. It is not only the coloring of the fabric itself that can set up harmonious patterns in our clothing, but the texture and type of fabric also alter the way the light waves affect us. Synthetic fabrics emit their own vibrations that will interfere with any light vibration, so distorting their vibratory rate. Such materials interfere with our natural body electricity.
- 11. This is particularly the case with leisure and sports clothing, which is frequently made with nylon. Wearing nylon does not allow the skin to breathe and produces a lot of static electricity. Other synthetic fabrics include acrylics and polyesters, the manufacture of which is not environmentally friendly.
- 12. Choosing your dressing color We should dress for our own-well and not just for the external impression we want to create If we feel happy and comfortable in ourselves we will be naturally attractive to other people. We should surround ourselves with the colors we need.
- 13. Colors have a profound effect on babies. Light colors are more gentle; all pale colors give off soft vibrations that are more in keeping with the skin and sensitivity of a young child. Infants Infants are very sensitive to their surroundings, and experience the world through all their senses simultaneously. It is a good idea to clothe a baby in natural colors or soft pastels
- 14. Older children As a child grows, its needs change. Like adults, some children are quiet and sensitive, while others are active and outgoing. Parents and designers should pay attention to these differences, rather than foisting their own color preferences or fashion trends on children Most children — if left to choose their own clothes — will choose brightly colored garments They need to dress for energy and fun, for laughter and excitement. They sometimes mix and match strange and shocking color combinations, but this is perfectly natural.
- 15. At work We often use color in our work clothes to alter the way people see us and feel about us at work and to promote image and status in the world, rather than to suit individual needs
- 16. A dark suit is recognized internationally as appropriate for business. Black worn in business denotes power. Going into a meeting in a black suit gives out the message that you are a force to be reckoned with and that you are there to give orders Business suits
- 17. Red with black indicates that you consider yourself to dynamic, action and a leader. Yellow used with black conveys mental superiority, and a preference for persuading by using logic and reason. Pink worn with black shows superior social standing.
- 18. If your business approach is always one of cooperation and negotiation, a navy or dark blue outfit would be more appropriate than black. Dark blue promotes authority. Green is seldom worn with black; its soothing vibrations would cancel out the dominance and power conveyed by black.
- 19. Black and white when used together in a costume create the strongest possible contrast if employed in equal or nearly equal quantities. This makes the wearer most conspicuous. Light neutrals of beige or tan tones indicate approachability and are better worn by those who work in a people- oriented field.
- 20. Brighter colors can be used as in your accessories. This allows you to keep an expression of your own identity and personality while conforming to work requirements. Dynamic colors are exciting and ideal to wear for giving lectures and presentations — the brighter the color, the more attention grabbing.
- 21. Turquoise aids communication, while a golden—yellow helps clear logical thinking. If we are talking to large audiences in person or in front of a camera, striking rich colors hold their attention.
- 22. Some color guidelines for different occupations
- 23. Writers, journalists, and media people will find inspiration by the use of clear blue and golden yellow tones. Fine artists and designers should wear inspirational lavender tones, orange tones to aid their creativity and green for insight and intuition.
- 24. Mothers and babysitters and nursery teachers will be greatly aided by pinks and greens. Teachers, scientists, physicians, nurses, and healers will be strengthened by deep blue, soft pure violet, gold, and orange. Lilac, lavender, orchid, cream, apricot, and peach are all colors that reflect either the violet or orange ray. Pregnant mothers should use mist like green and silver tones during their pregnancy.
- 25. Engineers, architects, and interior designers will have their practical skills with oranges. Ministers, lawyers, people in public office, and politicians will enhance their powers of service by use of rich blues and pure purple.
- 26. Athletes, soldiers, farmers, gardeners, and people who work outdoors will increase their energy by the use of clear reds. Accountants, statisticians, and storekeepers will find their business improved by blue- green.
- 27. Uniforms Many large businesses have a corporate identity, incorporating the company logo and colors into their staff uniforms. Great care must be taken when using company colors in a decoration scheme to make sure the colors are suitable for the building, workspace, type of work, and general well-being of the people who are to be surrounded by them.
- 28. Uniforms should, where possible, be designed around a neutral color. strong colors can be added to the accessories such as the tie, scarf, buttons, or hat. This will allow for the wide variety of shapes, sizes, and coloring of the staff who will be wearing the uniforms, and any strong colors will have to be tolerated only in small doses.
- 29. After work In our leisure time it is a good idea to choose clothing to promote freedom from the constraints of dark work colors. People who have to wear a business suit of dark or neutral colors often come home and change into comfortable clothes of a softer color with soothing qualities.
- 30. Softer tones help you to relax and ease away the stresses of the day. Choose if you wish to be let down gently and blues and greens, neutrals, or pastels calmed.
- 31. On the other hand, if you are going out after work you may wish to wear a rich or warm colored outfit, for instance in red or orange, to give you more energy for the evening.
- 32. Only wear black at night if you are feeling in optimum health, otherwise you will not only look pale and drained but you will also tend to be introverted and withdraw into your “black cloak.”
- 33. Learning to analyze color will help you select clothing and fabric that works the way you want and can attract your attention or change your mood so we should be careful with using colors. Remember
- 34. Thank you