INTRODUCTION

This submodule invites you to reflect on quality in the fashion and textile industry. It starts with an overview of different views on quality –  from fabric quality to quality as a business approach. Then, it explains why orientation towards quality is beneficial for both large and small business and presents the most common framework for quality management (Total Quality Management). Next, it gives insight into real life quality control in fashion production linking it to the EU textile and fashion regulations (definition of textile, labelling etc.). Last but not least, this submodule offers ideas and practical tips for SMEs and solo-entrepreneurs in fashion on how to introduce quality management in a company.