Apparel: Fashion Design & Construction is designed for use in introductory textiles, fashion, and clothing classes at the high school level. The 12th edition of Apparel focuses on the role of clothing in society, the modern development of textiles and fabrics, careers in the global apparel industry, introductory principles of fashion design and hands-on construction of apparel. Updated content for this creative and ever-changing industry covers technology advancements, sustainability, globalization of the apparel and fashion industry, and fashion related careers.