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Beyond Design

Author : Sandra Keiser
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1501315412
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Design written by Sandra Keiser and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative, full-color text takes students step-by-step through the decision-making involved in the pre-production processes of apparel product development---planning, forecasting, fabricating, line development, technical design, pricing, sourcing, and distribution. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to market, when consumers want it, and at a price they are willing to pay. The 4th Edition has been edited around a new metastructure to maximize student learning. It continues to build on the themes of sustainability, business ethics, and the impact of fast fashion and social media while seeking to address opportunities for both large and small companies, and entrepreneurs. The text advances its discussion of how new technologies continue to shorten the product development calendar. Chapters have been updated to include current examples, updated charts and graphs, and more case studies. There are updated references to contemporary developments with examples relevant to today's student. New to this Edition � Includes international examples and case studies that address the effects of globalization � Advances the discussion of the pros and cons of fast fashion vs. slow fashion � Revised, easier-to-read charts and graphs and 30% new color photographs � Thoroughly revised Chapters 12 (Sourcing) and 13 (Costing and Pricing) updated with most recent info on trade laws, changes in sourcing criteria and wages in international sourcing countries Beyond Design STUDIO � Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips � Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary � Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to life PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501315480. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

Beyond Design, 2nd Edition

Author : Sandra J. Keiser
Publisher : Fairchild Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond Design, 2nd Edition written by Sandra J. Keiser and published by Fairchild Books. This book was released on 2007-08-06 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical text takes students step-by-step through the preproduction processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, developing silhouettes and specifications, pricing and sourcing. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to retail when customers want it and at a price they are willing to pay. Based on consultations with some of the most successful and innovative firms in the fashion business, the text covers the evolving partnerships among textile suppliers, product developers, manufacturers, and retailers as they work to develop apparel products in today's customer-driven environment.New to this edition:-- Increased number of case studies and sidebars-- International examples and case studies address the effects of globalization-- More information on menswear, children's wear, and special-size markets-- Updated tables and statistical information and new photo examples-- Discussion of Technological advancements related to product development-- Appx describing careers in product development and resources for additional research-- The context of a global agile manufacturing environment-- Best practices of major product developers-- Challenging hands-on product development activities-- Instructor's Guide includes course outlines, suggestions for teaching each chapter, and guidelines for overseeing and evaluating product development projects

Apparel Product Development

Author : Maurice J. Johnson
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Apparel Product Development written by Maurice J. Johnson and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2001 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2nd edition of the book has added details, definitions, and research sources that apply directly to private label product development.

Beyond Design

Author : Sandra J. Keiser
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1501366610
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Design written by Sandra J. Keiser and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Synergy of Apparel Product Development, Fifth Edition maps the processes required to bring apparel products from concept to consumer. This full-color text takes students step-by-step through the decision-making involved in the pre-production processes of apparel product development including business, creative, technical, and production planning. Updated chapter content reflects evolving industry practice. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to market, when consumers want it, and at a price they are willing to pay in an increasingly digital environment. The text seeks to address how functional approaches vary depending on a business's size and fashion focus. More global in scope, the fifth edition includes examples and case studies of multi-national companies and incorporates global nomenclature when it differs from the US industry. This new edition also advances its discussion of how new technologies continue to shorten the product development calendar. The book is written to help students anticipate the chaotic pace of change not only in fashion trends, but also in the fashion system itself"--

Garment Manufacturing Technology

Author : Rajkishore Nayak
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1782422390
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Garment Manufacturing Technology written by Rajkishore Nayak and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garment Manufacturing Technology provides an insiders' look at this multifaceted process, systematically going from design and production to finishing and quality control. As technological improvements are transforming all aspects of garment manufacturing allowing manufacturers to meet the growing demand for greater productivity and flexibility, the text discusses necessary information on product development, production planning, and material selection. Subsequent chapters covers garment design, including computer-aided design (CAD), advances in spreading, cutting and sewing, and new technologies, including alternative joining techniques and seamless garment construction. Garment finishing, quality control, and care-labelling are also presented and explored. Provides an insiders look at garment manufacturing from design and production to finishing and quality control Discusses necessary information on product development, production planning, and material selection Includes discussions of computer-aided design (CAD), advances in spreading, cutting and sewing, and new technologies, including alternative joining techniques and seamless garment construction Explores garment finishing, quality control, and care labelling

Fashion Design and Product Development

Author : Harold Carr
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780632028931
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book Fashion Design and Product Development written by Harold Carr and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1993-01-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains fashion design and product development as a total, integrated process whose function is to market a continuous stream of new clothes at a profit. It explores materials, manufacture, costs, quality and the organisation of the design and product development process.

Technical Sourcebook for Designers

Author : Jaeil Lee
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1609018567
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Technical Sourcebook for Designers written by Jaeil Lee and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive compilation presents technical design processes and industry standards that reflect current apparel production and manufacturing practices. The authors provide a holistic perspective of the role of technical design in apparel production, including such considerations as selection of fabrics, finding seasonal fashion trends, garment construction, and fit evaluation, all in the context of meeting the needs of the target consumer with cost-effective decisions.

New Product Development in Textiles

Author : L Horne
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857095196
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book New Product Development in Textiles written by L Horne and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-11-24 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasingly important feature across the technical textile industry is to produce textiles faster and to have more effective new product development (NPD). New product development in textiles: Innovation and production not only provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched, but is also a source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully. Part one provides a general overview of innovation and textile product development that introduces the reader to the principles of developing and defining new products. Part two goes on to discuss a collection of international studies from across the textile industry. Chapters describe actual new product development projects, identifying the problems that were faced and what can be learnt from these projects, such as customer co-creation and methods for reducing the risk in NPD. Topics range from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors New product development in textiles: Innovation and production is an essential guide for academics and textile development professionals worldwide, in sectors ranging from design, production and marketing through to management. - Provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched - A source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully - Covers topics from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries

Apparel Product Design and Merchandising Strategies

Author : Cynthia L. Regan
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 : 9780131197596
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (975 download)

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Download or read book Apparel Product Design and Merchandising Strategies written by Cynthia L. Regan and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing and New Product Development. Offering a higher level of understanding, this book provides an in-depth and illustrated look at the product development process. Using a broad to narrow focus, it explains the product development process, the decisions made at early stages, and how to relate a company's business strategy to products developed. Unique in its approach, it ties a fictional story into textbook narrative and uses an ongoing company project to engage students in their own product development activity. Each chapter is filled with company examples, web links, activities, and quotes that reveal the current industry environment and the skills needed to thrive in it.

Advances in Apparel Production

Author : Catherine Fairhurst
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1845694465
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Apparel Production written by Catherine Fairhurst and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-05-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apparel production is a complex process often involving an international supply chain which must respond rapidly to the changing needs and tastes of consumers. This important book discusses the technological improvements which are transforming the speed, flexibility and productivity of the industry.The first part of the book reviews advances in apparel design. There are chapters on modelling fabric and garment drape, computer-aided colour matching, yarn design and pattern making. Other chapters discuss key issues in apparel sizing and fit, and the role of 3-D body scanning in improving garment fit and design. The second part of the book surveys advances in production, beginning with product development before looking at advances in knitting, sewing, printing, finishing and fabric inspection.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Advances in apparel production is a standard work for those researching and working in this important industry. - Discusses the technological improvements transforming the speed, flexibility and productivity of the industry - Examines computer aided colour matching, garment drape and yarn design - Explores key issues in apparel sizing and fit, the role of three-dimensional body scanning in improving garment fit and design

Product Innovation in the Global Fashion Industry

Author : Byoungho Jin
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137523492
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (375 download)

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Download or read book Product Innovation in the Global Fashion Industry written by Byoungho Jin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an initial attempt to understand innovation in fashion, this volume focuses on product innovations, realizing that this industry is truly an innovative sector in which diverse technologies, science, art, and tradition have been merged, synthesized, and utilized to solve the needs and concerns of the end-users. In doing so, this book categorizes product innovation into three levels—materials, style and product development—and aims to present the broader scope of innovation in the global fashion industry with the hope that other sectors can learn from these developments and be inspired.

Design of Clothing Manufacturing Processes

Author : Jelka Geršak
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857097830
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Design of Clothing Manufacturing Processes written by Jelka Geršak and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The era of mass manufacturing of clothing and other textile products is coming to an end; what is emerging is a post-industrial production system that is able to achieve the goal of mass-customised, low volume production, where the conventional borders between product design, production and user are beginning to merge. To continue developing knowledge on how to design better products and services, we need to design better clothing manufacturing processes grounded in science, technology, and management to help the clothing industry to compete more effectively. Design of clothing manufacturing processes reviews key issues in the design of more rapid, integrated and flexible clothing manufacturing processes.The eight chapters of the book provide a detailed coverage of the design of clothing manufacturing processes using a systematic approach to planning, scheduling and control. The book starts with an overview of standardised clothing classification systems and terminologies for individual clothing types. Chapter 2 explores the development of standardised sizing systems. Chapter 3 reviews the key issues in the development of a garment collection. Chapters 4 to 7 discuss particular aspects of clothing production, ranging from planning and organization to monitoring and control. Finally, chapter 8 provides an overview of common quality requirements for clothing textile materials.Design of clothing manufacturing processes is intended for R&D managers, researchers, technologists and designers throughout the clothing industry, as well as academic researchers in the field of clothing design, engineering and other aspects of clothing production. - Considers in detail the design of sizing and classification systems - Discusses the planning required in all aspects of clothing production from design and pattern making to manufacture - Overviews the management of clothing production and material quality requirements

Beyond Design

Author : Sandra Keiser
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1609012267
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Design written by Sandra Keiser and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in full colour, the third edition of this practical text takes students step-by-step through the pre-production processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, line development, technical design, pricing and sourcing and includes a greater focus on current issues, for example sustainability and business ethics.

Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4/E

Author : Glock
Publisher : Pearson Education India
ISBN 13 : 9788177580761
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4/E by : Glock

Download or read book Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4/E written by Glock and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book

Author : Jay Calderin
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1610587871
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book written by Jay Calderin and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential primer for students and first-stop reference for professionals, The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Booktakes the fashion designer through the entire design process, from conceiving a garment to marketing it. This valuable handbook contains the information and ideas essential to planning and executing fashion projects of every scale and distills them in an easy-to-use format that is compact enough to slip into a tote. Linking six central phases in the cycle of fashion—research, editing, design, construction, connection, and evolution—The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book helps designers develop effective strategies for building a cohesive collection and communicating their vision. The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook.

Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design

Author : Norsaadah Zakaria
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081026056
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design by : Norsaadah Zakaria

Download or read book Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design written by Norsaadah Zakaria and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-05 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design, Second Edition, reviews techniques in anthropometry, sizing system developments, and their applications to clothing design. The book addresses the need for the improved characterization of population size, weights and the shapes of consumers. This new edition presents the very latest advances, and is expanded to include in-depth coverage of sizing and fit for specific groups and applications. Sections cover the development of sizing systems, classification and body types, the use of anthropometric data, body measurement devices and techniques, including 3D scanners for the full body and for particular body parts, 4D scanning technology and motion analysis. Additional sections cover testing and the evaluation of fit and anthropometric sizing systems for particular functions, thus reflecting the increasing need for apparel to meet specific needs, such as in swimwear, protective clothing, mobility, intimate apparel, footwear and compression garments. This book will be an essential reference source for apparel designers, manufacturers, retailers and merchandisers. Its detailed information and data will also be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students across clothing technology, product design, fashion and textiles. Reviews methods and techniques in anthropometry, sizing system development, and applications in clothing design Enables users to understand and utilize detailed anthropometric data Covers sizing and fit for particular uses, including protective clothing, compression garments, intimate apparel and footwear

Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

Author : Steven George Hayes
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482220512
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel written by Steven George Hayes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel takes a close look at the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear. Implementing materials, performance, technology, and design and marketing, the book examines this rapidly emerging textile market and outlines future directions and growing trends. The book begins by explaining how a comfort-driven focus has led the industry to embrace knitted fabric as a popular choice of constructional material. Using examples of leading brands, it outlines the basic terminology, structural details, and essential properties appropriate for performance apparel, especially for sportswear. This book describes the differences between woven and knitted structures, provides an understanding of fabric behavior and the characteristics of a functional garment, and outlines the importance of garment fit and consumer perception of garment comfort in its design and development. The authors present key research outcomes on the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear that explore smart materials, impact-resistant fabrics and pressure sensing. They consider the use of 3-D body scanning and its influence on pattern engineering for apparel product development; highlight the widely used fiber types for sportswear and the importance of fiber blends and their performance, and discuss the relevance of fabric structure and its interaction with the human body. The book also presents research on moisture management and temperature regulation and analyzes the performance and development of smart sportswear intended for monitoring health and performance for a range of end uses. A definitive guide detailing the future of functional clothing and sportswear, this book: Describes how to design and develop functional clothing for sportswear Reflects current research outcomes and industry requirements Clarifies with visual illustration, practical examples, and case studies an understanding of techniques and concepts Explores specifics of garment design such as fit, shape, function, fashion and design Focuses on a commitment to designing ethical and sustainable products