Overview

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.

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Author:   L Horne (University of Manitoba, Canada)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   No. 105
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781845695385

ISBN 10:   1845695380
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   24 November 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Part I: General overview of innovation and textile product development 1. Innovation and new product development in textiles 2. Practical aspects of innovation in the textile industry 3. Textile product development and definition Part II: New product development of textiles 4. New product development in knitted textiles 5. Fabrics and new product development 6. New product development in automotive upholstery 7. Nanotechnology innovation for future development in the textile industry 8. New product development in interior textiles 9. New product development for e-textiles: experiences from the forefront of a new industry 10. Customer co-creation: moving beyond market research to reduce the risk in new product development 11. The development and marketing of SilverClear®

Reviews

A valuable addition to the literature on NPD... An essential guide for textile development professionals and academics worldwide because of the breadth of information it contains., Textile Month International

Author Information

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.

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