New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production
An increasingly important feature across the technical textile industry is to produce textiles faster and to have more effective new product development (NPD). New product development in textiles: Innovation and production not only provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched, but is also a source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully. Part one provides a general overview of innovation and textile product development that introduces the reader to the principles of developing and defining new products. Part two goes on to discuss a collection of international studies from across the textile industry. Chapters describe actual new product development projects, identifying the problems that were faced and what can be learnt from these projects, such as customer co-creation and methods for reducing the risk in NPD. Topics range from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors New product development in textiles: Innovation and production is an essential guide for academics and textile development professionals worldwide, in sectors ranging from design, production and marketing through to management. - Provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched - A source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully - Covers topics from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries
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New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production
An increasingly important feature across the technical textile industry is to produce textiles faster and to have more effective new product development (NPD). New product development in textiles: Innovation and production not only provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched, but is also a source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully. Part one provides a general overview of innovation and textile product development that introduces the reader to the principles of developing and defining new products. Part two goes on to discuss a collection of international studies from across the textile industry. Chapters describe actual new product development projects, identifying the problems that were faced and what can be learnt from these projects, such as customer co-creation and methods for reducing the risk in NPD. Topics range from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors New product development in textiles: Innovation and production is an essential guide for academics and textile development professionals worldwide, in sectors ranging from design, production and marketing through to management. - Provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched - A source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully - Covers topics from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries
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New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production

New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production

New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production

New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production

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An increasingly important feature across the technical textile industry is to produce textiles faster and to have more effective new product development (NPD). New product development in textiles: Innovation and production not only provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched, but is also a source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully. Part one provides a general overview of innovation and textile product development that introduces the reader to the principles of developing and defining new products. Part two goes on to discuss a collection of international studies from across the textile industry. Chapters describe actual new product development projects, identifying the problems that were faced and what can be learnt from these projects, such as customer co-creation and methods for reducing the risk in NPD. Topics range from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors New product development in textiles: Innovation and production is an essential guide for academics and textile development professionals worldwide, in sectors ranging from design, production and marketing through to management. - Provides a fascinating overview of how products are launched - A source of practical guidance for developing textile products successfully - Covers topics from technical textiles and apparel to the end uses of textiles used within the automotive and packaging industries

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780857095190
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 11/24/2011
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 232
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Dr. Lena Horne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Canada and is widely regarded for her contribution to promoting education in textile sciences.

Table of Contents

Part I: General overview of innovation and textile product development1. Innovation and new product development in textiles2. Practical aspects of innovation in the textile industry3. Textile product development and definition Part II: New product development of textiles4. New product development in knitted textiles5. Fabrics and new product development6. New product development in automotive upholstery7. Nanotechnology innovation for future development in the textile industry8. New product development in interior textiles9. New product development for e-textiles: experiences from the forefront of a new industry10. Customer co-creation: moving beyond market research to reduce the risk in new product development11. The development and marketing of SilverClear®
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