Description should include
- development of ready-to-wear clothing (e.g., standardized sizes)
- rise of labor unions and their effect on working conditions
- safety regulations
- effect of imports and international (i.e., offshore) labor
- use of assembly line production of apparel
- use of computers and related technology
- effect of global communications.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How can understanding the events that have affected the fashion manufacturing industry help inform career decisions?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions in the apparel, textile, and accessory manufacturing industries?
Communication
- What technology aids communication in the fashion manufacturing industry?
- What communication skills are necessary to handle imports and exports?
Leadership
- What political, economic, and/or ethical standards do leaders need to consider when making decisions about imports and international labor?
Management
- Who makes decisions regarding assembly line production of apparel?
- What is the manager’s responsibility for workers and their working conditions?