Ready-To-Wear Apparel Analysis

Ready-To-Wear Apparel Analysis

• fashion
• design
• pattern
• apparel
• clothing

<P> <B> </B> Taking a practical industry approach, this book provides fashion merchandisers with an understanding of the mass production process of ready-to-wear apparel, and the objective evaluation of its cost and quality. Coverage of practical issues and industry methods, along with the related vocabulary, make this book an excellent reference guide. <B> </B> Chapter topics include government regulations and labeling; the priority of industry and consumers; focus on design development; sizing and fit as the keys to competitive advantage; fabric; quality indicators such as fabric and trim; stitches; seams and edge treatments; garment assembly; and home fashions.<B> </B> For use in retailer- and manufacturer-run libraries, training programs, and testing labs, and for anyone working in the apparel industry. </P>