1. Careers in Apparel and Sports and Outdoor

2. Soft Goods
Soft goods are products made with fabrics and textiles in the Sports and Outdoor industry.
Examples include: chalk bag, jackets, coats, bags, and sporting goods gear.
Soft goods in the Apparel and Design Production Industry are also made with fabrics and textiles.
Examples include: Clothing, bags, linens, and home furnishings.

3. Sports and Outdoor http://www.patagonia.com/home

4. Apparel
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5. Could you make a career in this field?
Do you like to be creative with fabrics?
Do you have some new ideas that you would love to share with others?
Do you like to design things?
What would you do with a job like this?

6. Career Report
You will be writing a 2 page report on a career in the clothing area. Your report should be double spaced, use correct grammar, and spelling. Margins should be 1”. You will need to include a bibliography page with at least 3 references. (This is in addition to the 2 pages.)
Your report should include the following items:
A. Job Description – what do they actually do.
B. Duties and Responsibilities.
C. Qualifications needed.
D. Entry level positions and advancement opportunities.
E. Job Outlook in the next 10 years.
F. Salary – beginning or average (indicate which one you are using).