Examination should include production processes for creating fibers, yarns, and textile products in factories and by contractors, companies, or individuals.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- How are fibers turned into yarn or thread?
- How is yarn or thread turned into textiles?
- What advantages and disadvantages are associated with various production processes for creating fibers, yarns or threads, and other textile products?
Communication
- What questions should a fashion industry professional ask to assess production processes for creating fibers, yarns, and textile products?
- How might fashion industry professionals provide input to producers of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and textile products?
Leadership
- What skills are needed for assessing production of fibers, yarns, and textile products?
- Why is it important for a fashion industry professional to know and care about textile production processes?
Management
- What is the role of quality control in textile production?
- What resources are available to help a designer examine, assess, and select production processes for creating fibers, yarns, and textile products?
- What is the role of management in the production of fibers, yarns, and textile products?
- How is this management role similar and different from the role of a manager in a fashion industry business?