Description should include connections such as those among

the textile industry and commercial patternmaking
manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, and retail operations
apparel design and production (e.g. manufacturer or design house)
product design for non apparel items and fashion trend analysis communication, marketing tools (e.g., market research, target market data), fashion promotion, and influencing to sell products
designers, manufacturers, vendors, retailers, publishers, marketers, entrepreneurs, educators, historians, and costumers (e.g., building a professional network) quality products, pricing, sustainability, and profitability.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

What can one learn by describing the connections that exist in the apparel and textiles industry?
Why is planning important to these relationships?

Communication

How can effective marketing increase productivity and profitability for designers, manufacturers, vendors, and retailers?
How can networking among designers, manufacturers, and marketers result in consumer satisfaction?

Leadership

What leadership skills does one need to help others understand connections within the industry?
How is teamwork important for the success of the apparel and textiles industry?

Management

What resources can help describe the relationships that exist among people working in all areas of the industry?
How do professional networks within the apparel and textile industry affect business decisions?