Lecture 1 Flashcards
TAF Industry
Textiles: production of textiles from raw materials: fiber - yarn - fabrics
Apparel: Manuf of these fabrics into clothing and accessories
Fashion: commercial industry engaged in production, manufacturing and selling of items through distribution and retail channels
Tripple Bottom Line
People
Planet
Profit
Natural Fiber
Animal Fiber
Plant Fiber
Animal Fiber
Cocoon Fiber
Hair Fiber
Plant Fiber
Bast Fiber
Leaf Fiber
Seed Fiber
Husk Fiber
Cocoon Fiber
Silk
Hair Fiber
Hair of cashmere
Camel, Alpaca
Mohair, Vicuna
Lhama
Wool-Sheep
Bast Fiber
Flax
Hemp
jute
ramie
Leaf Fiber
Manila
Sisal
Pina
Husk Fiber
Coconut
Pineapple
Banana leaf
Seed Fiber
Cotton
Manmade fiber
Natural Polymer fiber
Synthetic polymer fiber
Natural Polymer fiber
Viscose
Rayon
Cupro
Lyocell
Modal
Polynosic
Synthetic polymer fiber
Synthetic Polymer
Nylon
Polyester
Polyamide
Arcryl
Aramid
Elastane
Polyethylene
Natural Polymer Cellulose
involves converting natural cellulose (e.g. bamboo, cotton, soy beans, etc.) into cellulose in filament form via chemical agents
Production: Env issues
- Wastewater
- emission to air
- energy consumption
- solid and liquid waste
- hazardous material management
Environmentally harming production processes
- bleaching
- dyeing
- mercerizing
- printing
NetZero reached when
We add no more than we take away
Social impact Production
large employer (300million) => mostly in developing countries
Delocalized industry
the vast production chains of companies ad associated brands that relocate into other countries due to:
- low labor cost
Outsourcing
lack of value chain traceability also means that brands must be aware that factories outsource other suppliers with poor working conditions
Economic impact Production
- efficiency
- operating cost reduction through modern manuf techniques
- Reducing supply chain costs
The (fast) fashion industry components
volume
globalization
variety
high impulse purchasing
high volatility
velocity
lead time
short lifecycles
seasonality
low predictability
Hedonic treadmill
=> Newness: shorter production lead times enabled by tech and revised business systems enable brands to introduce new lines more frequently
Economic Model Shift: Inspiration
idea
fabric development
material development
advanced construction research
Economic Model Shift: creation
product design
business unit directors
marketing
quality assurance
Economic Model Shift: Production
Product development
sourcing
production management
social compliance
quality assurance
Material production
cut and sew
Economic Model Shift: importation
import compliance
customs clearance
C-TPAT
Logistics
Economic Model Shift: Distribution
receiving
warehousing
quality assurance
shipping
Economic Model Shift: transaction
wholsale sales team
online sales
catalog sales
retail stores
web development
customer service
Circular economy model
Supply Chain - Materials
Brand - Design
Community - Reuse
What does sustainability mean in the Fashion industry
reduce textile waste
minimize water and chemical use
use high-quality fabrics or recycled materials
ensure fair working conditions
create timeless long-lasting pieces
engage in regenerative methods of production
Concious fashion
vegan & cruelty-free x eco-friendly & green
CIrcular fashion
eco-friendly & green x upcycled & recycled
Slow fashion
upcycled & recycled x thrifting, swapping & renting
Ethical fashion
thrifting, swapping & renting x vegan & cruelty-free
