FSN 123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Gabardine, Soltyrei, Bulk Carrier
Document Summary
Product development process involves many areas of specialized knowledge: knowing which product characteristics appeal to specific target markets to comprehending how to produce the item so that it meets consumers" needs. Understanding textile characteristics and serviceability is essential for product development so that materials or fabrics used in a product meet consumers" expectations and needs. Color and fashion trend forecasting may be done 18 to 24 months in advance. Developed countries often will invest monetary resources toward new technologies whereas developing nations offer the advantages of cheaper labor and natural resources for production. Confinement: only one firm can use that color, pattern, or fabric. Assortment refers to a group of fabrics that share a commonality of design, structure, or color. Fabric information such as fiber content, weight, helps product developers determine its appropriateness for the product and target market and determine production requirements.
