Sets out to explain fashion design and product development as an integrated process, the function of which is to market a continuous stream of garments at a profit. It explores materials, manufacture, costs, quality and the organization of the design and development process. unique, no other book essential textbook for clothing students of BTEC, CFI and degree courses the book emphasises that design is not an independent activity and is involved in every other part of the business the book relates to both fashion retailing and manufacturing international market.