Title: Select textile fibers and fabrics for products based on their performance characteristics.
Course: Fashion Careers II (19201-36) > Section: Applying Fabric Technology

Selection should be based on an evaluation of fiber blends and fabric weight with regard to strength, ease of care, resistance to weather exposure, durability, comfort, resilience, and colorfastness.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What are the characteristics of natural and man-made fibers?
- What factors affect decisions about textile fiber and fabric use?

Communication

- What questions would help clarify the performance characteristics of textile fibers and fabrics?
- What information is needed before choosing a textile fiber or fabric?

Leadership

- What strategies would be useful when comparing and contrasting the performance of textile fibers and fabrics?
- Why is it important to consider the origins of a textile fiber or fabric (e.g., to establish standards and labeling credibility)?

Management

- What decision process will help ensure that the performance characteristics of textile fibers and fabrics match design specifications?
- When should performance characteristics be evaluated?