Technical Sourcebook for Apparel Designers

Technical Sourcebook for Apparel Designers by Camille Steen, Jaeil Lee, and Jaeil Lee Rogers is a comprehensive guide to mastering 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 covers key topics like fabric selection, finding seasonal fashion trends, garment construction, and fit evaluation. These insights enable you to cost-effectively meet consumer needs. It provides information on product categories including women's wear, menswear, and knitwear, as well as guidance on creating a cost sheet and managing product data. This is essential for developing specification sheets and technical packages tailored for specific markets.

The 4th edition has been updated to incorporate the use of sustainable materials, insights into entrepreneurship and the job market, the impact of Covid-19 on buying seasons and supply chains, sourcing considerations, and sizing and fit tips for diverse body types.

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 personalised 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