Chapter 2 Product Development Product development design and engineering of a product so that it appeals to target market possesses desired characteristics developed timely and produced at acceptable cost for profit Successful product development Knowledge of consumer New product offerings Product management Textiles Serviceability the measure of a textile product s ability to meet consumer s needs Includes aesthetics durability comfort care maintence and cost Aesthetics attractiveness of a textile product Durability length of time the product is considered suitable for its intended Comfort the way a textile product affects heat air and moisture transfer Maintenance treatment required to maintain a textile product s original use appearance Cost the amount paid to buy use care and dispose of a product Performance the manner in which a textile or product responds to use Quality the sum total of product characteristics
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