History of Textiles and the Textile Industry
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What is the primary function of integrated mills in textile production?

  • To alter yarn properties through texturing
  • To perform all manufacturing to create a finished fabric (correct)
  • To convert unfinished fabric into finished fabric
  • To solely produce yarn
  • Which type of textile processing is primarily concerned with altering filament yarns?

  • Tufting
  • Weaving
  • Throwsting (correct)
  • Knitting
  • What distinguishes natural fibers from manufactured fibers?

  • Manufactured fibers originate from plants or animals.
  • Natural fibers are derived from natural sources while manufactured fibers are synthetically created. (correct)
  • Manufactured fibers are typically harder to dye.
  • Natural fibers are always less expensive.
  • In the textile production process, what happens as imports enter the chart?

    <p>They can enter at any point and continue through the processing sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a textile mill to be vertically integrated?

    <p>It produces yarn and performs finishing processes in addition to making fabric.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a form of fiber mentioned?

    <p>Woven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following U.S. textile mills is located in South Carolina?

    <p>Springs Global</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of yarn is primarily produced by those who create novelty effects?

    <p>Textured yarn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do jobbers play in the textile industry?

    <p>They help dispose of excess or surplus merchandise for the mill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do converters play in fabric processing?

    <p>They transform unfinished fabric into finished fabric.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a secondary source of fabric in the textile industry?

    <p>A company that buys fabric to resell without creating it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment primarily deals with cotton production?

    <p>Farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of converters in the textile industry?

    <p>To buy fabrics from mills and sell them to manufacturers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do large retail stores relate to textile mills in the supply chain?

    <p>They buy finished fabrics to sell to home sewers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a textile mill?

    <p>They make their own fibers for production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an import mill from U.S. textile mills?

    <p>An import mill is foreign and exports its products to the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant factor contributed to the South losing the Civil War?

    <p>Economic disruption caused by cotton trade interruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an important role textiles played in ancient societies?

    <p>They were integral in burial practices for ancient rulers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which industry did the United States experience early mechanization?

    <p>Textile production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of international trade agreements after World War II?

    <p>Decreased domestic textile production in developed nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did textiles facilitate the unification of the United States in the late 1700s?

    <p>Through interstate commerce in cotton connecting different regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the textile industry mentioned?

    <p>It has a low cost of entry for emerging economies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization is noted for weaving silk fabrics over 3,500 years ago?

    <p>Chinese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the current state of textile production?

    <p>Production has shifted from domestic to international and multinational sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the phrase 'first quality, country of origin' in a sales confirmation?

    <p>It does not have a consistent meaning across different countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is fabric quality important for buyers in the textile import industry?

    <p>Different mills and countries produce varying levels of fabric quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically characterizes the production of imported textile products?

    <p>They often involve labor-intensive production in low-wage countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a chop mark on fabric signify?

    <p>The fabric has been inspected and approved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about clothing labels that state 'Made in the USA'?

    <p>They can still include imported fabrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the apparel manufacturing industry is true?

    <p>Less than half of the apparel in the U.S. is made in the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for textile imports in the United States?

    <p>To take advantage of lower labor costs in developing countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should fabric buyers be familiar with when purchasing textiles?

    <p>The fabric quality of the mill and/or country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary competitive edge for countries exporting textiles to the United States?

    <p>Low labor costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically required from sellers before shipments of fabric are released for production?

    <p>Submission of a sample piece for approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the cost advantage of textile imports remain substantial despite logistical challenges?

    <p>Demand for lower-priced items boosts competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which fabric types is buyer approval necessary before proceeding with production?

    <p>Woolens and silk from specific countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a sample of several yards typically fail to provide?

    <p>An adequate evaluation of overall fabric quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a drawback for manufacturers when importing textiles?

    <p>Complicated export regulations from foreign countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What size of fabric is typically required for the customer to approve before releasing a main lot?

    <p>A minimum of 60 yards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following challenges is NOT mentioned regarding importing textiles?

    <p>Quality assurance processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Textiles

    • Textiles are one of the oldest products used by humans, used for:
      • Fishing nets
      • Wrapping rulers in ancient Egypt
      • Producing beautiful silk fabrics in China over 3,500 years ago
    • Textiles played a significant role in the growth of the United States:
      • The textile industry was the first to be successfully mechanized in the country
      • Cotton trade between the South and New England helped unite the states
      • The textile industry was essential to the pre-Civil War economy
    • After World War II, international trade agreements encouraged textile imports from developing countries to stimulate their industrial development

    The Textile Industry

    • Large textile mills are vertically integrated:
      • They produce their own yarn and perform finishing processes
      • They do not make their own fibers
      • Some mills manufacture and distribute apparel
    • Mills sell their finished fabrics to various customers:
      • Converters
      • Apparel and interior furnishings manufacturers
      • Jobbers
      • Retail stores
    • The textile import industry plays a major role in the U.S. market:
      • Less than half of the apparel worn by Americans is made in the United States, the rest is imported
      • Imports come from countries like China, South Korea, India, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and more

    Reasons for Textile Imports

    • Textile imports are driven by:
      • Labor-intensive production in low-wage, developing countries
      • Competitive advantages offered by these countries:
        • Low labor costs
        • Low selling prices
    • Despite costs associated with transportation, communication, lead time, and quality control, the cost advantage of imports remains significant
    • Some imports are based not only on price but also on quality:
      • Woolens from England or Scotland
      • Silk fabric from Japan
      • Certain finished apparel from France

    Fabric Quality and Sourcing

    • Fabric quality varies from mill to mill and country to country
    • Importers may include phrases in sales confirmation indicating fabric quality, like:
      • "First quality, country of origin"
    • Government agencies in some countries stamp fabric with a "chop mark" indicating inspection and approval
    • Fabric buyers should familiarize themselves with the quality standards of the mill and/or country when purchasing
    • Most imported fabrics and sewn products are purchased by specification and require laboratory testing and customer approval before shipping
    • Sample yards are not sufficient for evaluating overall fabric quality, buyers typically require a minimum of 60 yards and 600 yards for approval before ordering main production lots

    Fabric Sourcing and Buyers

    • Mills and converters are considered primary sources of fabric
    • Secondary sources are companies that buy and sell fabric but do not manufacture it, including:
      • Jobbers
      • Retail stores
    • Buyers keep careful notes and fabric samples for new and potential purchases.

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