The garment industry involves the production and trade of clothing and apparel. There are many sectors of the garment industry, including the textile sector that oversees fabric manufacturing practices, the production sector that focuses on sewing and other methods for creating clothes, and the fashion sector that designs and sells retail clothing, and. Those who work in the textile sector may research and develop different types of fabrics as a textile chemist or technician. Or they may work in product development to make more durable materials. Fashion designers utilize a variety of fabrics to create apparel for the industry; some designs are high-end, others are for mass audiences. Those designs go into production in sewing operations, which may be with a small group of dressmakers or in a large manufacturing facility with an assembly line of employees. Quality control inspectors make sure the clothing meets company specifications. Retail sales, marketing, and management are all involved in attracting customers to buy off-the-rack clothing from their stores.