RSS 1.0Department of Textile and Apparel Management (MU)
The Department of Textile and Apparel Management (TAM) ranks as one of the top programs of its kind in the country. Students are prepared to meet a wide variety of career options such as merchandising, buying, technical design, retail management, or e-retailing. The department is committed to a global focus on fashion-related apparel and softgoods, including home furnishings. Students study with award-winning professors, who also take time to advise their students. Through coursework, internships, study tours, student organizations, and interaction with industry experts, students learn about careers in the field. When students graduate from TAM, they have the skills and knowledge they need for a variety of careers in the soft-goods industry, skills that are valued and transferable to other industries as well.
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Utilizing social media to inform inclusive apparel design for baby boomer women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Apparel design solutions for an aging population with unique needs are lacking in the retail industry and specifically for baby boomer women. The fashion industry does not acknowledge that older women value fashion and are ... -
Investigation into male apparel disposal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Textile and apparel disposal in U.S. landfills has grown over time creating environmental concerns. In an effort to reduce textile waste ending up in landfills, this research addresses how consumers currently dispose of ... -
Impact of weather on U.S. apparel retail and wholesale sales
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)There is a huge gap in our comprehension on the effect of the weather on U.S. apparel retail and wholesale sales. This study was designed to uncover the relationships between weather and apparel retail and wholesale sales ... -
A quantitative analysis of the effect of textile mill water quality labels on consumer purchace intention for apparel
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This research looks into what information consumers are interested in on hangtags in regards to what they would purchase. More specifically, it looks at the water treatment at the factory the apparel product that the hangtag ... -
Accessing axis : exploring design coginition from visual and haptic experiences as an apparel designer in digital 3d imaging using 3d printing technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Despite the rise of 3D printing technology in recent years, the novel technology has not yet heavily expanded to the realm of textile and apparel design. Although 3D printed design explorations have been unique and successful, ... -
The impact of founders' personality traits on the performance of Chinese apparel new ventures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The study investigated how founders' personality traits impact Chinese apparel new venture performance. An online survey was conducted using founders' personality traits, the quality of firm network relationships, perceived ... -
Exploration of plus size women's apparel satisfaction, non-wear, and discard
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This study explored the apparel satisfaction, non-wear and discard habits of plus size women in the United States. According to Renoux's theory of retail satisfaction (1973), satisfaction with retail consists of three ... -
A team is only as good as its people: the impact of individual supply chain member success on the cross-functional teams success in the global apparel supply chain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The global apparel supply chain has been transformed by many factors including globalization and fragmentation resulting in a hyper-dynamic market full of uncertainty and volatility (Dyer & Ha-Brookshire, 2008). In managing ... -
Jacqueline Kennedy's effect on women: a content analysis of her style, role, and thought as First Lady, 1959-1963
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] First lady Jacqueline Kennedy reigned as a political wife and spokesperson for the Kennedy Administration as well as a role model for women. This study ... -
Women's self-perceptions: an exploratory study of optical illusion garments
([University of Missouri--Columbia], 2014)Although previous research provides insight into how women construct and idealize their appearance through clothing, the connection to the design elements of a garment is lacking. Using an exploratory approach, the current ... -
Our Own Worst Enemy: A Case Study of the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program in Rockford, Illinois
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Perfect or Imperfect Match : Impact of Brand Schema, Information Transparency and Source of Claim on Apparel Brand's Sustainability Claims
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Business activities, competitive advantages, ownership types of the textile and apparel industries in China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)This study was designed to gain a deep and timely understanding about the stature of current textile and apparel (T&A) manufacturers in China whose industry appears to be in the transition from the growth to the full mature ... -
Looking at fashion through green-colored glasses : a multimodal critical discourse analysis of Vogue's sustainable fashion editorials
([University of Missouri--Columbia], 2014)This dissertation explored the discursive practices employed by Vogue to construct sustainable fashion it its editorials between 1990-2013. These discursive practices revealed the ideological stance of Vogue regarding ... -
Traceability to farm and factory, country of manufacturing, and apparel purchase scenario
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)In recent years, traceability and transparency have been emerging issues in the textile and apparel industry. For companies to be transparent, accessibility and information comprehensiveness are important aspects. The ease ... -
How country of manufacturing and sweatshop free information affects online apparel consumers' perceived quality, value and purchase intention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Online consumers are not able to assess the physical product in the prepurchase process. This poses a problem for the consumers, and further affects their purchase behavior. The popularity of sustainability and transparency ... -
Exploration of the unique firm resources described by Indian apparel export firms for their competitive advantages
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The study explored the key competitive advantages and resources of the Indian apparel export firms. According to Porter's (1990) theory of competitive advantage of nations, a nation succeeds in a particular industry if it ... -
A case study of the GARROBO Project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study explores the changes in the social of the GARROBO project trainees after they join the career-training program. Bebbingtons' (1999) theory of capitals explained how possessing different types of capital or assets ... -
The effect of product involvement on socially responsible consumer behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Consumers show dissimilar behaviors towards products at their purchase intention considering companies' socially responsible practices, but, this may not be the same for both low and high involvement products while purchasing. ... -
Between the devil and the deep blue sea(m): a case study exploring the borders between work and life domains described by women in the U.S. apparel industry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The study explored the border development and management between work and life domains as described by women working in the U.S. apparel industry. By modeling Clark's (2000) work-family border theory and coupling the social ...