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Course Overview

This course provides an overview of the textile industry, exploring its functions, how it works, and the marketing process. It also covers the properties of natural and manufactured fibers, yarns and threads, fabric construction methods, finishing techniques, common fabrics, textile regulations, and care and maintenance. The course examines different segments of the textile industry, including fibers, yarns, fabric, coloring, and finishing, and explores various end-use areas such as apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. Additionally, it delves into the timeline of textile marketing and the sources and packaging of fabric.

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Course Overview

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  1. Course Overview • The Textile Industry -its function/how it works -end uses marketing process -terminology • Textiles vs. Non-textiles

  2. Course Overview • Natural & Manufactured Fiber -properties -importance or application to the end product’s use & care • Yarns & Threads -types and importance

  3. Course Overview • Fabric Construction Methods -Woven -Knit -Other • Finishing -Dyeing & Printing -Special Purpose Finishes

  4. Course Overview • Common Fabrics • Textile Regulations • Care & Maintenance

  5. Major Textile Segments 1. Fibers 2. Yarns 3. Fabric 4. Coloring 5.Finishing

  6. End Use Areas 1. Apparel 2. Home Furnishings 3. Industrial

  7. Textile Marketing Timetable • Fiber Producers - 2-3 years in advance of production • Yarn Mfr. - delivery to fabric mills 9 months before garment selling season • Fabric Mfr. - ships fabric 6 months before garment selling season • Apparel Mfr. - cuts fabric 3-4 months before selling season

  8. Primary Fabric Sources • Mill • Converter True/Straight Converter Converter-Jobber Integrated Converter • Importer Direct Importer Import Mill

  9. Secondary Sources • Jobber • Retail Store • Manufacturer Overstocks

  10. How Fabric Is Packaged • Rolled Put-up • Doubled & Rolled Put-up • Other Piece Lengths • Less than 40 woven yards • Remnants • Pound Goods

  11. Industrial Fabric Buying • Written Specifications • By Sample • Color Cards • Sales Type/CapSet • Headend • Book • Square • 1 Yard Piece

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