Differentiation should include
- apparel—women’s, men’s, unisex/gender neutral, and children’s clothing
- accessories—items that enhance or complete an outfit (e.g., shoes and handbags, belts, scarves, jewelry, gloves, hats, hair accessories)
- textile—fabric products made from fibers, films, or yarns.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How are apparel, accessory, and textile products related? How are they different?
- How are apparel, accessory, and textile products related in terms of use?
Communication
- Why would apparel, accessories, and textiles be promoted differently in the retail industry?
- What kinds of messages do clothes convey? How does this influence the methods used to develop apparel, accessories, and textile products?
Leadership
- How would encouraging negotiation among designers, vendors, and/or retailers facilitate a smooth transition from raw materials to finished product?
- What are the roles of the designer, vendor, and retailer in the promotion of apparel, accessory, and textile products to the consumer?
Management
- How might textile products be manufactured or sold differently than apparel and accessories?
- What business decisions influence how textiles are used to create apparel and accessories?