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.

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

Curriculum (16 credits):

• AP 144 Outerwear & Performance Apparel Sewing Techniques
• AP 281 Outerwear Apparel Design
• AP 282 Performance Apparel Design
• AR 291 Outerwear & Performance Apparel Design Portfolio
• LD 251 Sport-Specific Accessories
• TS 171 Hi-Tech Textiles for Apparel and Accessories

Have further questions?

• Request more information about this certificate program
• How to begin a credit certificate program
• View current course offerings: AP | AR | LD | TS
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• Tuition & fee costs (multiply your tuition rate by the number of credits above)
• Frequently Asked Questions about certificate programs

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
Building B Room 708
212 217.5024