Iris Publishers_Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology

The Case for Clothing Construction

The fashion industry employs about 1.8 million people in the United States. The industry includes high-value occupations--fashion and textiles designers, market research analysts, textile researchers and developers, computer systems developers, patternmakers, garment manufacturers, marketing, supply chain management, and wholesale buyers, along with retailers [1].

 The career opportunities are diverse and expansive, with innovation evolving with an increasing demand for fashion-related skills. Although fashion careers were historically located in the fashion capitals of New York and Los Angeles, jobs in the fashion industry are now developing across the country, with design clusters appearing in the West and the South [1]. A working knowledge and understanding of clothing construction and textiles are critical to the professional success of students entering the design, production, and merchandising areas of the fashion industry. Understanding the elements and principles in constructing and altering garments also helps prepare students for this rapidly growing career field.





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