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Learn technical design processes and industry standards, such as ASTM and ISO, for apparel production and manufacturing practices. With more than 1,200 images and technical packages for 12 apparel products, the book explains topics like fabric selection, finding seasonal fashion trends, garment construction, and fit evaluation, all so you can cost-effectively meet consumer needs. You’ll learn about product categories including women's wear, menswear, and knitwear, as well as how to create a cost sheet and manage product data, to help you develop specification sheets and technical packages for specific markets. The 4th edition has been revised to include the use of sustainable materials, entrepreneurship and the job market, buying seasons as affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain, sourcing considerations, sizing and fit tips for diverse body types, and more. New to this Edition · Includes new information on sustainability and sourcing · Discusses changes in buying seasons as affected by the Covid-19 pandemic · Delves into the job market, job roles, and entrepreneurship · Updated to include sizing and fit tips for diverse body types STUDIO Features Include · Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips · Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Instructor Resources · Instructor’s Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom · PowerPoint slides for every chapter

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Jaeil Lee, PhD, is a Fulbright Scholar. She is a professor, Co-Director of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Chair of Apparel Design and Merchandising Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Seattle Pacific University. Camille Steen is an apparel industry professional and educator, with decades of experience in apparel design, apparel technical design, and illustration.

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