of our special occasions by what we were wearing. Over a period of time we develop a special style. Very often we look for a designer who can provide us that consistent look and also adapt current trends. They are referred to as Fashion Designers.
The areas that are discussed in this Unit are: Design in Fabric and Apparel—Understanding the Fundamentals of Design Fashion Design and Merchandising—The design industry is a vibrant, varied and dynamic creative sector that plays a powerful and important role in many areas of our lives. Fashion design as a subject can introduce and prepare students to know how the fashion business operates and what to expect while working in it. Production and Quality Control in the Garment Industry—The Garment Industry of India is an important part of Indian economy. It provides an increasing avenue of jobs in view of the popularity and wider usage of technology in this field.
Conservation of textile products, particularly in Museums which are resource centres for revival and preservation of heritage, for reproduction and development and for creating awareness. Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions—This provides opportunities for entrepreneurship and professional enterprises, be it services rendered at the domestic/household level through commercial laundries to special care of fabrics in institutions included in the hospital and hospitality sectors. The subject of Fabric and Apparel has been part of all erstwhile Home Science courses. In different Universities and colleges, it is referred to by different nomenclatures like Textiles and Clothing or Clothing and Textiles, Textiles and Fashion Study or Fashion and Textile Science, Textile Science and Apparel Design.
These courses are taught as after-school-courses, as degree programmes / diplomas in Home Science Colleges, Polytechnics teaching Textile Design and Fashion Design, and Art and Design Institutes. There is also in-house training in many institutes catering to special vocations and professions at all levels. Each of these institutes may focus on a specific aspect. Home Science Colleges which offer P.G.
degrees attempt to give a more comprehensive knowledge covering all aspects.