Victory Suit - Australian WWII public information film about acceptable ration clothing for men during wartime

The video discusses the introduction of the Victory Suit in Australia during wartime to conserve materials for the war effort. It highlights the necessity of increasing textile production without expanding the workforce. Design changes in clothing, such as eliminating vests and double-breasted suits, are implemented to save fabric. These changes allow for more suits to be produced from the same amount of material. The video concludes with a call to action for consumers to buy only what is necessary, emphasizing the importance of resource conservation during the war.

Why was the Victory Suit introduced in Australia?

• To increase fashion trends

• To introduce new styles

• To support the war effort by conserving materials

• To boost the economy

What is one of the design changes made to the Victory Suit?

• Using more fabric

• Adding more buttons

• Removing cuff buttons

• Introducing double-breasted styles

How many suits can be made from the same material after the design changes?

• 120 suits

• 113 suits

• 100 suits

• 110 suits

What is the impact of the Victory Suit on other clothing items?

• They will be discontinued

• They will use more fabric

• They will become more expensive

• They will follow similar material-saving designs

What advice is given to consumers regarding purchasing new clothes?

• Focus on imported clothing

• Ignore the Victory Suit styles

• Only purchase when necessary

• Buy as much as possible