Title: Describe the scope of the apparel and textile industry.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-18) > Section: Examining the Fashion Industry

Description should include

- the broad range of product categories relevant to the apparel and textile industry
  - automotive
  - military
  - environmental
  - safety
  - sports/recreation
  - home
  - theatrical and other costumes
  - medical
  - special needs and other specializations
  - general apparel and textiles
- relationships among
  - the textile industry and commercial patterns
  - apparel design and production
  - wholesaling and retailing of apparel and textile
  - fashion promotion
  - educators, extension agents, entrepreneurs
  - textiles/clothing historians
  - theatrical costumers
  - product design for non-apparel items influenced by fashion
  - trend analysis.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How can understanding the scope of the fashion industry help one make a suitable career choice?
- What can fashion industry experts learn by describing the relationships that exist among all areas of the industry?

Communication

- What terminology can help the fashion industry expert understand the scope of the fashion industry?
- What conflicts may be encountered when designing for the apparel and textiles industry?
- What conflicts may be encountered when designing non-apparel products that are influenced by fashion (e.g., automobiles, housewares, food, packaging)?

Leadership

- What leadership skills does the fashion industry expert need to effectively communicate the scope of the fashion industry to others and the relationships that exist among all areas of the industry?
- What leadership skills does the fashion industry expert need to help develop and build relationships among all areas of the industry?

Management

- What resources are available to describe the scope of the fashion industry and the relationships that exist among all areas of the industry?