A large and often
overlooked part of fashion retail, though a large part of the
production process, is appropriate textile selection. Each textile
used in a garment has specific properties, utilised for a specific
purpose; viscose for lining, wool for outerwear, or cotton for
underwear etc., each has been selected, constructed, treated, and
finished to meet the needs of the garment and its wearer, this is why
it is so important for designers and salespeople to understand
various textiles' properties, and capabilities.
Here is a concise
selection of textiles and their properties that I have studied,
worked with and sold (in menswear) and how they can relate to
customer's needs.