Essays on Textiles

‘Lowell Mills’ referred to collectively, is a reference to the series of mills and factories which were built in the city of Lowell. These factories and mills were unique for the time in that they combined the two separate disciplines of spinning and weaving under the same roof, rather than having them in separate buildings, which was a feature which helped to boost the mass production of cloth. By the time of the 1830s, it was estimated that roughly three-quarters of the work force in the Lowell factories were women. These combination mills came to be known as the ...

The Pacific Brands has four main stakeholders which include the employees, customers (community), suppliers and shareholders. The corporation has a talented team of employees working in various regions where it has business units. The employees are motivated thus enhancing efficiency in service delivery. The corporation has ensured motivation of the employees through creating a conducive working environment. Additionally, the company is unique in its production something that has been encouraged by outsourcing some of its services. This has led to the attraction of many customers for its products. Pacific Brands has also taken measures to reduce environmental pollution through ...

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Product 3 Place 4 Price 4 Promotion 5 Social media 5 Televised communication 6 Personal selling 6 SWOT Analyses 6 Threats 7 Findings 7 Challenges 8 Opportunities 9 Recommendations: 9 Conclusion 11 Last US bag 14 Abstract: The Last US Bag company is a leading company which provide its consumers customized products and services and it is the main promotional strategy of the company. The market mix explains that the company is strong in its products and are able to cover maximum areas for its supply chain. There are explanations about the company’s SWOT analysis and recommendations from ...

Australian Textile manufacturing industry is one among the developed in the world. According to Weller (2007, pp.2), ever since the 19th century, Australia used organic materials such as silk, wool, hemp, leather and jute among others for its production. It had also a variety of indigenous plant materials such as banyan and pandanus fibres among others (McFadyen, 1948, pp.138-139). However, the textile manufacturing industry of the nation today is mixing organic materials with other media for its production. The advancement in technology has presented the industry with a combination of technologies promoting innovativeness in the industry. Pacific Brands is ...

Within the economic environment, the production possibility frontier theory reveals that companies and countries are limited to a specific volume of production especially with the type of technology available to them (Becerra, 2009, p.12). Huff et al. (2009, p.81) revealed that countries usually have a limited number of products that they can produce within their manufacturing facilities due to raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead constraints (Huff et al., 2009, p.81). Therefore the maximization of the production possibility frontier of each country or firm is primarily based on the available resources as well as its production experience (Becerra, 2009, ...

Research methodology

The research was conducted to identify the trends in the Australian clothing and textile market, as well as identify the consumer trends among women who are the primary target market for the business. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in the study to gather information. For the quantitative research methods, data from other researchers was used (Kothari, 2004). The data included the geographical location and climate of Australia and their direct and indirect impacts on the Australian clothing and textile market. Other trends such as sources of raw materials and fashion were also researched with the use ...

Bangladesh is among the world’s most populous nations, but most of its population is poor. Formerly East Pakistan, Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 after the war with West Pakistan. The size of the country whose capital is Dhaka is 143,998 square meters with a population of 161 million people. The main language for the Bangladesh people is Bengali with the major religions being Islam and Hinduism. Life expectancy is 69 years and 70 years for men and women respectively. The population growth rate is estimated at 1.2 % with infant mortality rate of 45/1000. The city of Dhaka ...

It is an interesting aspect of history and that prior to the 16th century Europe and its various nations were merely a barbaric and insignificant periphery on the world stage. Great Asian powers dominated most of the known world, both militarily and economically. Following Columbus’s voyage in 1492, Europe slowly shifted to become the geographic, economic and military center of the entire world. In no small part due to its superior ships and superior seamanship, Europe was able to use its newfound capabilities to tap into the riches to be gained from both the New World and Asia. ...

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THE TEAM..4

MANAGEMENT TEAM PROFILE AND OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE4

ADVISORS.5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES5 HUMAN RESOURCE REQUIREMENT.5-6 THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT6 BUSINESS SUMMARY AND HISTORY..6

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW6

Consumer trend 6 Seasonal factors6 POSITION IN THE INDUSTRY.6-7 Legal issues.7 Competition7 Use of technology7 THE MARKETING PLAN.7 TARGET MARKET7 The competition 7 SERVICES.8 PRICING STRATEGY8 SALES/DISTRIBUTION PLAN8 Credit term and guarantees..8 ADVERTISISNG/PROMOTIONS PLAN..8

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FINANCE.9 INCOME STATEMENT9 CASHFLOW STATEMENT.9-10 BALANCE SHEET10 RISKS AND CONCLUSIONS10-11 Introduction/Executive Summary The new generation clothes line is an organization which started as a small business venture by providing quality materials to both genders men and women. The business venture began as a small clothes stall with limited stock in ...

The Ming dynasty in the 1600s made considerable and deliberate efforts in a bid to ensure that its regions remain under one ruler. A Buddhist monk who was also a peasant found the dynasty, rose to the rank of an army general and led a rebellion against the Mongols. The monk assumed the name of Hong Wu and made the decision to have Nanjing as the capital of China, but a latter emperor of the dynasty moved the capital back to Beijing. One of the major roles that Hong Wu assumed as the emperor include reorganizing every aspect of ...

Overview

Oceanic art and culture pertains to the creative efforts of the natives from Australia and the collection of the Pacific Islands, including Easter Island and Hawaii. With the prominence of male figures and the relevance of male initiation in several Oceanic societies, women seem to be a peripheral part of the culture. But, in reality, women have played a greater role in the Oceanic culture, especially by contributing to art. Historically, the artistic production of women was restricted to forms such as pottery, weaving, and barkcloth. Women were barkcloth makers in Polynesia and potters in New Guinea (Gardner & Kleiner, ...

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BA (Hons) Fashion Management

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Design and Functionality

Introduction A suit is the modern gentleman's armor. There are many intricate facets of a suit that a company has to consider while crafting such an essential garment; mainly, its functionality. Today, the designers and producers of sportswear focus not only on the attractiveness of their clothes but also on the functionality of the apparel. The demands for this type of clothes has been elevated with the customer’s sophistication, increased competition in the market, the popularity of sport and healthy lifestyle, and the desire to combine comfort and functionality. Sportswear has become a necessary attribute for the sportsmen, ...

Introduction

The medieval Islamic city was influenced by the enthusiastic patronage of art and architecture, examples being Mamluk rulers and the amirs of the Mamluk era. The architectural projects from this period comprised of both small and multifaceted complexes. The buildings helped the society in many ways and could be used to hold important functions, religious and commercial activities amongst others. Buildings were developed in the form of mosques, hospitals, kuttab, and Kurf amongst others. The architectural projects demonstrated the urban and artistic order that was significant in ensuring that the fundamental pillars of Islam were observed within the society. ...

ABSTRACT

Pilot uniforms, particularly in the commercial airline industry, conveys professionalism, competence, and experience. However, historically, uniforms started as a component of safety in aviation, which relied not just in their protective functions but as well in their capability to protect combat pilots from the natural elements of extreme heat and cold, particularly during the era of open cockpits. Protective flight clothing has evolved significantly through decades and even centuries. The sophisticated development in protected flight clothing, however, failed to influence adaption in the civil air transport industry. Using grounded theory through archival literature analysis, the Capstone Project revealed advantages ...

IKEA Company

IKEA Company

IKEA globally

IKEA is a Swedish-based multinational corporation that deals with designing and manufacturing of home accessories, appliances, and furniture. The company began in 1943 in Sweden, Agunnaryd town, Eimtaryd farm by Ingvar Kamprad. Notably, the firm derives its name as an acronym of the founder and his hometown(Freden, 2015). Although the business started small as a mail-order enterprise, it has grown to a worldwide company with specialization in furniture retail. Mainly, IKEA has stores in Germany, UK, USA, France, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Singapore, Canada, Australia, and Spain. Besides, it has its five biggest stores in the ...

Introduction

A suit is the modern gentleman's armor. There are many intricate facets of a suit that a company has to consider while crafting such an important garment; mainly, its functionality. Today, the designers and producers of sportswear focus not only on the attractiveness of their cloths, but also on functionality of the apparel. The demands for this type of cloths elevated with the sophistication of the customers, increased competition in the market, popularity of sport and healthy lifestyle, and the desire to combine comfort and functionality. Sportswear has become a necessary attribute for the sportsmen, active sport enthusiasts, and ...