Outerwear and Performance Apparel

Outerwear - especially the performance category - is the fastest growing segment in the fashion industry. FIT's Outerwear and Performance Apparel Certificate Program was developed in response to the need for trained professionals with the ability to design and manufacture both men's and women's outerwear and performance products. Learning the latest techniques in this highly specialized field, students are prepared to meet the challenges of the new technology-oriented apparel industry.

The program consists of six courses in the following areas: accessories (LD 251), outerwear design (AP 281), performance apparel design (AP 282), portfolio design (AR 291), sewing techniques (AP 144), and textile technology (TS 171), offered over a three to four-semester time span.

Students focus on

• fibers, insulations, interlinings, and technically-treated fabrics
• construction of outerwear and performance apparel
• forecasting trends, design, and merchandising men's and women's outerwear and performance garments
• the development of an outwear and performance apparel portfolio
• understanding accessories for sport specific markets

In outerwear categories such as

• urban and casual outerwear
• rainwear
• industrial uniform outerwear
• performance apparel: hiking, mountaineering, skiing, hunting, and boating
• sports accessories

For General Advisement and Registration:
School of Continuing & Professional Studies
Office: D Building, Lower Level
212 217.3334 (Option 2)
conted@fitnyc.edu

For course specific information contact:
Mary Ann Ferro, advisor and coordinator
Lisa Donofrio, evening coordinator
Building B Room 708
212 217.5024