The United States apparel industry has become more dependent on the overseas vendors; it is important for the industry to get to know about the sourcing destination more precisely. In general, developing countries are the leading suppliers of the apparel goods for the United States. But in practice, these countries are different in their strengths and weaknesses to fit in the supplier base for the US market. This study sought to identify the benefit factors of sourcing apparel from Bangladesh. The objectives of this study were to: Identify the considering factors of apparel sourcing; investigate the effect of these sourcing factors on Bangladesh; test the effect of these sourcing factors with regards to United States apparel imports; and identify relationships among sourcing factors regarding Bangladesh and United States imports. An online survey was administered to 106 industry professionals related to sourcing in the US. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. Participants found Bangladesh as a favorable apparel sourcing destination for several reasons. Results indicated many US apparel retailers, brands, and importers do not have experience sourcing apparel from Bangladesh. Additionally, results indicated participants were not aware of the detailed offerings of the vertically integrated Bangladeshi vendors. Inexpensive labor and standard product quality were considered positive influencing factors to source apparel from Bangladesh. Participants found import tariff and lead time as constraints for Bangladesh. Currency exchange rate between US dollar and Bangladeshi taka was not considered an issue by the participants. Results of this study indicate multiple advantages exist for US based apparel companies to source their manufacturing in Bangladesh.

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The purpose of this study was to understand the factors and/or constructs that influence intent to pursue entrepreneurship. The study of entrepreneurship as a theoretical framework has increased significantly over the past two decades. Many undergraduate and graduate programs now have courses, majors, and minors dedicated to entrepreneurship education. Therefore, it is critical to understand what influences one to pursue entrepreneurship so that the most effective concepts can be taught. Eight major constructs were presented in this study to test their influence both directly and indirectly on intent: perceived desirability, perceived feasibility, subjective norm, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, prior exposure to entrepreneurship, future family commitments, future unemployment, and creativity. Responses were collected via an online survey from 120 students with majors in textiles, apparel design, and merchandising. Of the responses received, 102 were deemed usable. Exploratory factory analysis was used to test the significance of the data. Perceived desirability and perceived feasibility were shown to have a direct influence on intent. All other factors were tested to see if they impacted desirability and/or feasibility. Only subjective norm was found to effect both perceived desirability and perceived feasibility. Significance was also found between perceived feasibility and entrepreneurial self-efficacy and future unemployment. No correlation was found between perceived desirability and/or perceived feasibility and prior exposure to entrepreneurship, future family commitments, or creativity. The results strengthen previous literature on the major factors that influence entrepreneurial intent. Future research should focus on surveying students mid and post degree to gage intent to pursue self-employment.

Licenciado en arte con mención en teoría e historia del arte / Esta investigación aborda tres grandes temas: Mujer, Textil, Arte. Todos ellos vinculados entre sí, pero analizados aquí desde distintas vertientes. Este análisis propiamente tal, implica indagar en otros subtemas que se deslindan de los tres principales, y que tienen su fundamento en un sustrato histórico. Por ello, el método de trabajo comienza por un sondeo de fuentes bibliográficas de carácter histórico: Historia social de la mujer, Historia del arte, Historia de las mujeres artistas, Historia del textil (Tapicería, Textil contemporáneo, Textil tradicional11 ancestral), entre otros. Y luego de una revisión, análisis, y sistematización de estos contenidos, el siguiente paso es profundizar en aquellos temas específicos que nos arroja la primera etapa de investigación, definidos éstos por períodos o contextos determinados. Estos temas permiten ahondar en la información ya recopilada, y complementarla con nuevos datos.

En la investigación realizada se determinó que era relevante y conveniente investigar la rentabilidad de los productos elaborados en algodón nativo con la adopción de tecnología a través de Agroideas, en la asociación de turismo y artesanía de Pómac III, Pítipo. La hipótesis planteada asumía que si se adoptaba tecnología en la asociación de artesanas, entonces contribuirá al incremento de la rentabilidad de los productos elaborados en algodón nativo. Se tomó en cuenta como objetivo general analizar la rentabilidad de los productos elaborados en algodón nativo para la adopción de tecnología en la asociación. Y como objetivos específicos, identificar el mejor equipamiento tecnológico para la elaboración de los productos, establecer un perfil económico para la producción de los productos en algodón nativo y plasmar una comparación de la situación actual de la asociación con el supuesto escenario en el que se adquiere la tecnología para la producción de artículos en algodón nativo. Metodológicamente la investigación fue de tipo descriptiva cualitativo-cuantitativo y se utilizó el diseño no-experimental, longitudinal de tendencia. La investigación se considera relevante desde el punto de vista científico porque mediante el cofinanciamiento que puedan obtener las integrantes de la asociación podrán realizar la elaboración de sus productos de manera eficiente y productiva. Dentro de las conclusiones más importantes se señala que con este estudio ha quedado evidenciado, que las condiciones en las que se desarrolla actualmente la actividad artesanal del algodón nativo son propicias para generar economía. / Tesis

The light stability of 0,0-diethyl-0-(4-ethylthiophenyl)phosphorothioate, a parent structure of a new class of fibre-reactive organophosphorus insectproofing agents for use on wool textiles was extensively examined. The rate of degradation of 0,0-diethyl-0-(4-ethylthiophenyl)phosphoro-thioate in polar and non-polar solution and on wool upon irradiation by simulated sunlight was investigated using high performance liquid chromatography.. The major photodegradation products in each case were correlated with the HPLC retention times of synthetically prepared compounds. The main product formed was the sulphoxide, 0,0-diethyl-O-(4-ethylsulphinylphenyl)phosphorothioate, whose insecticidal activity against the major textile pests was shown to be similar to that of the parent compound. In polar solution a polar product which could not be identified was formed. Both 4-ethylsulphinylphenol and 4-ethyIsulphony1-phenol were found on wool but not in solution. The effect of various ultraviolet stabilizers on the rate of photodegradation of 0,0-diethyl-0-(4-ethylthiophenyl)phosphorothioate was also examined. Ultraviolet absorbers of the 2-hydroxybenzophenone and 2-hydroxybenzotriazole classes conferred the best protection in each case. However, on wool typical wool dyes applied at conventional levels were also effective.

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Mémoire de DEA : Chimie : Lille 1 : 2002. / Sur la p. de titre : DEA-Structure et dynamique des systèmes réactifs, PERF-Procédés d'élaboration de revêtements fonctionnels. Bibliogr. f. : 21-22. Annexes.