At first glance science and fashion could not be more _____. (SIMILAR)
DISSIMILAR
15
Science is generally considered to be a _____ that is slow-paced. (PURSUE)
PURSUIT
15
Whereas fashion is frivolous, impulsive and often _______. (PREDICT)
UNPREDICTABLE
15
But fashion owes more to science than some ______ might like to admit. (ENTHUSE)
ENTHUSIASTS
15
Fashion houses adopt new materials in order to _______ themselves from their various _______. (DISTINCT/COMPETE)
DISTINGUISH/COMPETITORS
15
As cotton is _______ having to compete with other crops for land, and oil-based fabrics become less acceptable. (INCREASE)
INCREASINGLY
15
Scientists are working to develop _________ for these products. (REPLACE)
REPLACEMENTS
15
Sportswear, for example, has been transformed thanks to the use of ______ materials and scientific desings, greatly improving the performance of athletes. (INNOVATE)