Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles
Focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Covers the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.
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Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 6 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Covers the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Focuses on the design, development, and production of textile products and related processes and systems. Covers functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems.
- Textile Science
- Focuses on the properties and processing of fibers, yarns, whole fabrics, dyes, and finishes, both natural and synthetic. Covers the chemical and physical properties of textile materials; end-use analysis; interior furnishing applications; and industrial applications.
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Focuses on marketing research and management as applied to the products and services of the apparel and textile industries. Covers applicable principles of textile and apparel design and manufacturing, sales and distribution systems, domestic and international market research, profitability, consumer research, and the design and implementation of marketing campaigns.
- Fashion and Fabric Consultant
- Prepares you to assist in apparel and fashion selection, style coordination, customer sales and consulting, fabric selection, clothing specifications, and contract buying activities. Covers supplying regular clothing needs or acting as a consultant for special events such as weddings.
- Apparel and Textiles, Other
- Apparel and textiles not listed above.
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