Title

Style Showdown

Authors

Sara B. Marcketti, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Sara J. Kadolph, Iowa State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2009

Journal or Book Title

Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Editors

First Page

41

Last Page

44

Abstract

• Students will utilize their knowledge of textile science and textile science terminology, serviceability of textile products, and basic aspects of the organization of the apparel industry, when reading a popular press newspaper article.
• Students will review their understanding of textile production, assumptions about product quality, and consumer expectations for textile products.
• Students will review their understanding of the impact of labor costs and environmental issues on cost of garments.
• Students will engage in written and oral communication by responding to the questions provided.

Comments

This chapter is from E. Parker and M. A. Dickson, eds. Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators (Bristol, UK: Labour Behind the Label, 2009): 41–44.

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Marcketti, Sara B. and Kadolph, Sara J., "Style Showdown" (2009). Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management Publications. 4.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/aeshm_pubs/4