Computer Technology and Woven Textile Design / or CAD

This chapter introduces some key issues regarding the use and role of CAD within the global textiles trading environment, such as: cost, expertise and skills training, impact on the supply chain and development of new products and new market areas. The chapter concludes by discussing some of the current research being undertaken with CAD applications for woven textiles with a view towards future trends and sources of useful information for readers wishing to explore the issues raised in greater depth.
Key words: CAD, consumer woven fabrics, technical textiles, supply chain impact