Congressman Wears Tailored Suit Made With Less Material

The video discusses two types of suits: the pre-war Sharpie suit and the victory suit designed by Congressman Cecil W Bishop. The victory suit, created by a former tailor, features a tighter fit, shorter jacket, no padding, and narrower measurements to conserve materials. Representative Bishop emphasizes the importance of these design changes for material conservation.

What does Representative Bishop mean by 'so much wasted material'?

What is the role of Congressman Cecil W. Bishop in the context of the suit design?