A lively introduction to apparel production with unparalleled focus on quality. Ready-to-Wear Apparel Analysis,
Fourth Edition, introduces fashion students to the production of ready-to-wear apparel and the objective evaluation
of production costs and product quality. It provides a comprehensive overview of apparel production balanced with
an impressive level of detail about apparel quality, enabling students to design and specify the best quality apparel
possible at a particular price point. The book takes an industry approach, integrating the study of traditional
clothing design and construction with current practices of the apparel manufacturing industry. Coverage of practical
issues, industry methods, best practices, and related vocabulary effectively prepares students for tasks and challenges
they will encounter in fashion careers.