Trends in Japanese Textile Technology

Describes the strategies & 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 & yarn manufacturing, fabric making, apparel design & production, & the development of related equipment to the economics of offshore production & the role of government. Presents an overview of the business environment & a perspective on the potential impact of offshore moves on the future; & attempts to predict the focus of research on the future & the effects of an increasingly cost-conscious domestic consumer & overseas manufacturing operations. Tables, diagrams & photos.Berkowitch, John E. is the author of 'Trends in Japanese Textile Technology', published 2000 under ISBN 9780788189388 and ISBN 0788189387.