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Elaine Stone

Part Two

The Primary LevelThe Materials of Fashion

Chapter Five

Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics

Key Concepts

The difference between a natural fiber and a manufactured fiber The major steps in the production of most fabrics The effect of imports on the U.S. fiber and fabric industries The effects of new technology on textiles

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Introduction

Textile fiber and textile fabric manufacturers are considered primary suppliers

Makers of trimmings are also at the primary level of the fashion business

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The Fiber Industry

Fiber Yarn Fabrics
Natural fabrics
Manufactured fabrics

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History and Development

The Development of Natural Fibers
Cotton Wool Silk

Flax
Ramie Hemp Other

animal
fibers

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The Development of Manufactured Fibers

Produced on a spinnerette
Generic Names for Manufactured Fibers
Generic names Brand names

Microfibers

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Organization and Operation

The Natural Fiber Industry The Manufactured Fiber Industry Fiber Development Fiber Distribution
As unbranded products
As branded or trademarked products Under a licensing agreement

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Merchandising and Marketing

Advertising and Publicity

Research and Development

Customer Services Trends in the Fiber Industry

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The Textile Fabric Industry

Textile fabric
Weaving
Knitting Braiding Knotting

Laminating
Felting Chemical bonding

Greige goods

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Organization and Operation

The pace of mergers and acquisitions continues to accelerate Rise of textile imports Market centers for textile fabrics are not at the mills but in New York City

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Merchandising and Marketing

The Industrys Fashion Experts Textile Trade Shows and Fairs

Advertising and Publicity

Research and Development

The Green Scene

Customer Services
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Trends in the Textile Fabric Industry

Major trends:
Innovations in high-tech fabrics Growing global competition

Increased exports
Greater diversification of products Increased government regulations New technology and equipment
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Trends in the Textile Fabric Industry

Production of High-Tech Fabrics Protective Uses of High-Tech Fabrics
Use of High-Tech Fabrics and Materials in Apparel

Growing Global Competition Increased Exports Greater Diversification of Products Increased Government Regulation New Technology in Equipment
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Trade Talk

brand names fabrics fiber

microfiber primary supplier spinnerette

generic names
geotextiles greige goods

textile fabric
trimmings wicking

high-tech fabric
manufactured fibers

yarn

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