Challenges In 21st Century Flashcards
1
Q
How does globalisation effect textiles?
3
A
- leads to an incredibly competitive business environment
- emergence of new economic powers
- need for rapid responses to continuously changing business environments
2
Q
What societal factors effect textiles?
A
- ageing population
- threats to lifestyle, ie climate change
- acceptance of new technology
3
Q
What environmental issues effect textiles?
A
- increasingly strict environmental legislation
- consumer demand for more sustainable products
- recycling
4
Q
How has science and technology effect textiles?
3
A
- new fibres and fibre processing technology
- coating technologies
- new garment assembly technologies
5
Q
How has emergence of the knowledge economy been a driver of change in textiles?
3
A
- response to competition, especially china, India, japan and USA
- leading by innovation
- new technologies more likely to be commercially acceptable
6
Q
How has the convergence of players been a driver of change in textiles?
2
A
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- national and EU funded research programs
- joint ventures and product crossovers
7
Q
What areas of lifestyle and consumer demands are a driver for change in textiles?
3
A
- health monitoring
- leisure/fashion
- communication products
8
Q
How are new design philosophies being a driver of change in textiles?
A
- close people/technology relationships
- environment and sustainability are more important
