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.

Professor: Dr. Nazanin Monroe

Syllabus:

Textile Kit:

Completion of the kit means all samples and fabric swatches must be affixed properly to the kit, with handwritten information about each fabric as provided through the virtual lab. You will be expected to work independently and complete the kit by the due date. You will present this kit virtually to the class.

Natural Dying Project:

Each student is responsible for an original project about natural dyes, with a related resist-dyeing lab. You will choose a natural substance for dyeing cloth or a garment, use a resist-dyed technique, and write a report that includes history of the dyestuff, a tutorial component listing your process, in-process photos of you while working, and conclusion.