Title: Assess the effects of fiber, yarn, and fabric characteristics.
Course: Fashion Careers I (19201-I) > Section: Applying Fabric Technology

Assessment should consider

- fabric construction and weaves and the stability of each
- advantages and disadvantages of natural fibers and fabrics
- advantages and disadvantages of manufactured fibers and fabrics
- advantages and disadvantages of blended fabrics
- relationships among durability, care, comfort, and dyes in relation to fibers, fabrics, and design
- finishes available (e.g., flame retardant).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What textile characteristics should be considered when presented with a specific design project? Why is each characteristic important?
- What informs textile choices?

Communication

- How do factors such as regional market, age group, and world economy affect textile decisions?
- Whose interests are affected by textile decisions?

Leadership

- How may textile choice affect a fashion industry professional’s reputation and a fashion retail company’s reputation?

Management

- How might a fashion industry company measure the degree of success with which it has matched textile selection to design, construction, care, use, and maintenance of products?
- How might this measurement affect future criteria for textile selection and/or alternative actions for future design projects?