An iterative process is used to solve engineering problems in order to find optimal design solutions that can satisfy a product or service's functional performance and financial requirements. Engineering design is a core engineering task. One of the oldest industries in the world, the traditional textile industry has relied on qualitative approaches and individual creativity in product design over time. Top specialists in the field have attributed this strategy to the conservatism of the industry and the lack of absolute necessity for quantitative textile design due to the moderate expectations of consumers regarding safety and functional performance. In light of the evolutionary shifts in fashion and textile technology as well as the shifts in potential markets, additional reasons are discussed in this chapter. There are two eras to these changes: both before and during the poweredmachine era. The industry's reliance on massive production in the powered-machine era at the expense of novel product designs is one important aspect discussed here.
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