Trends in Japanese Textile Technology
- ISBN-10
- 0788189387
- ISBN-13
- 9780788189388
- Pages
- 113
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000-08
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
- Author
- John E. Berkowitch
Description
Describes the strategies and technologies that have propelled Japan to the forefront of apparel textile innovation. Practically every facet of the industry is covered -- from technological advances in fiber and yarn mfg., fabric making, apparel design and prod., and the development of related equip. to the economics of offshore production and the role of gov't. Presents an overview of the bus. environment and a perspective on the potential impact of offshore moves on the future; and attempts to predict the focus of research on the future and the effects of an increasingly cost-conscious domestic consumer and overseas mfg. operations. Tables, diagrams and photos.
