The textile industry is complex.
At this point, only an introduction can be giving so as to provide a brief
overview for some insight. It beings in agriculture with fiber production of
cotton, flex and other fibrous plants; in husbandry of sheep, other animals,
and silkworms; in mining of metals and minerals; in forestry for wood; in
chemical research and production of synthetics. These fibers are processed into
yarns and/or fabrics. The yarns are made into fabrics for industrial and
consumer uses by various means, such as weaving and knitting. The fabrics are
converted into finished cloths, which provide particular appearances and
performances. These products, including apparel, applications. These products
are then merchandised and sold. Every one of these aspects of the textile
industry is a field in itself, and there is an inter dependency with
multiplying effects on other industries.
As one learns about the various
aspects of the production of textiles and textile products, it becomes apparent
that these activities play a major role in the economy. The industry has so
many facets that it is possible that the student’s interests may develop in the
pursuit of a career in one of them. For example, consumers require the services
of teachers of textiles, home economics, and interior decoration. The letter
fields provided stimulating career opportunities in themselves. The retailer
who serves them requires salespeople, buyers, merchandise managers and related
personnel who deal with textile products. The manufacturers of these products
need fabric buyers, designers, production managers, salespersons etc. The
fabric manufacturers, yarn producers, and fabric finishers need knowledgeable
people. The chemical industry requires skilled personnel in a variety of areas.
All of these fields utilize marketing and advertising specialists to promote
textiles and textile-related product.
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