<DIV>Advances in technology combined with the ever-evolving needs of the global market are having a strong impact on the textile and clothing sector. <i><BR><BR></i>This book provides an essential review of these changes, and considers their implications for future strategies concerning production and marketing of textile products. Beginning with a review of trends in the global textile industry, the opening chapter considers the impact of environmental regulation on future textile products and processes.<BR>Following this, subsequent chapters discuss the importance of innovation-driven textile research and development, the role of strategic technology roadmapping, the present structure and future adaptation of higher education courses in textile science, recent advances in textile manufacturing technology, including joining techniques, 3D body scanning and garment design. <br>The conclusion considers automating textile preforming technology for the mass production of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. </div>