COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introductory survey of today’s complex and consistently transforming fashion and textiles
business environment. A survey of fashion wholesale and retail environments will be explored to offer students a
clear understanding of various textiles types with an emphasis on its interaction with fashion merchandisers,
buyers, and retailers. Students acquire basic knowledge of fibers, yarns, cloth construction, finishes, and
embellishments necessary to determine quality and to make appropriate fabric choices for contemporary fashion
apparel and home furnishings.
Syllabus
Notable Projects
Textiles-Dyestuff-ProjectStudents demonstrated knowledge of chemical dyes and natural dyes with an at home experiment.
