Clothing And Textile Industry Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for Clothing And Textile Industry from the EdRef college search portal.

Clothing and Textile Industry programs focus on textile design and technology, but also include many related topics such as clothing manufacturing, color science, business, management, accounting, office, computer, and information studies. Students learn theoretical as well as practical skills that are highly transferable because they are based in problem solving. Students can specialize in clothing textile science, engineering or technology. They can also study color chemistry and physics, as well as clothing design. Many schools take a very interdisciplinary approach to the subject and include study in a variety of areas.

Students who study textile products marketing or textile products design are well-equipped to enter various companies that specialize in the development, design, and marketing of a variety of textile products. Most programs include some type of internship option in which students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and develop industry contacts. Because the clothing and textile industry is so internationally based, graduates working in the field often have the opportunity to travel.