1. 1 Course Overview ä The Textile Industry -its function/how it works -its function/how it works -end uses marketing process -terminology ä Textiles vs. Non-textiles

2. 2 Course Overview ä Natural & Manufactured Fiber -properties -importance or application to the end product’s use & care ä Yarns & Threads -types and importance

3. 3 Course Overview ä Fabric Construction Methods -Woven-Knit-Other ä Finishing -Dyeing & Printing -Special Purpose Finishes

4. 4 Course Overview ä Common Fabrics ä Textile Regulations ä Care & Maintenance

5. 5 Major Textile Segments 1. Fibers 2. Yarns 3. Fabric 4. Coloring 5.Finishing

6. 6 End Use Areas 1. Apparel 2. Home Furnishings 3. Industrial

7. 7 Textile Marketing Timetable ä Fiber Producers - 2-3 years in advance of production ä Yarn Mfr. - delivery to fabric mills 9 months before garment selling season ä Fabric Mfr. - ships fabric 6 months before garment selling season ä Apparel Mfr. - cuts fabric 3-4 months before selling season

8. 8 Primary Fabric Sources ä Mill ä Converter True/Straight Converter Converter-Jobber Integrated Converter ä Importer Direct Importer Import Mill

9. 9 Secondary Sources ä Jobber ä Retail Store ä Manufacturer Overstocks

10. 10 How Fabric Is Packaged ä Rolled Put-up ä Doubled & Rolled Put-up ä Other Piece Lengths ä Less than 40 woven yards ä Remnants ä Pound Goods

11. 11 Industrial Fabric Buying ä Written Specifications ä By Sample ä Color Cards ä Sales Type/CapSet ä Headend ä Book ä Square ä 1 Yard Piece