Apparel Production Technology

Paper Code: 
HCT 312
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To understand various processes and technical parameters of garment production.
  2. To enhance awareness of several product machinery & equipment.
  3. To study various production systems and their management.
  4. To understand the different concepts and processes of Apparel Industry.

Course

Learning Outcomes                     (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

HCT 321

 

 

Apparel Production Technology

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

COCT71: Explain the garment industry, structure and functioning

COCT72: Relate various machines, tools and equipments to its applicability  in garment industry

COCT73:  Relate various materials and components of garment production

COCT74: Outline the basic steps involved in pre-production and production planning in apparel industry

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self Learning Assignments, Field Trips/Industry Visits

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation,  Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I: RMGI
  • Importance of Readymade Garment Industry in Indian economy and global market.
  • Growth & development of RMGI.
  • SWOT analysis of RMGI.
  • Type of garments manufactured & marketed
  • Introduction to mass production-process flow chart

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II: Pre-production in Apparel Industry
  • Principles of Management.
  • Design Department- Forecasting, Designing, Production of sample garments.
  • Cutting & Spreading:
  • Marker types & calculations,
  • Spreading process & equipments
  • Types of cutting machines
  • Ticketing & Bundling-Purpose & types
  • Pre-production- Fusing & pre folding machines

 

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III: Production Planning & Control
  • Production system-Types, Salient features & specific uses
  • Specification sheet- Parts, types and preparation
  • Production planning & Control- Scheduling, capacity plans, planning process, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, plant layout

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV: Production
  • Types of sewing threads, needles
  • Sewing machinery-Parts,  types & work aids
  • Sewing defects
  • Classification of seams & stitches - suitability & usage
  • Alternate methods of joining material (fusing, welding & adhesives) equipment & techniques
  • Attachment of labels

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V: Post production Machinery & Processes
  • Production finishing- bar tack, button, buttonhole
  • Garment finishing – Stain removal, cleaning, dry cleaning & pressing
  • Specialized finishing – Moulding form finishing
  • Packaging & dispatch-Types of packages & materials, machines used for packaging
  • Application of computers in the garment industry.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gerry, Cooklin., Introduction to Clothing Manufacture, Black Well Science, London.
  • Darlie, Koshy., Effective Export Marketing of Apparel, Global Business Press.
  • Mehta, Pradip V and Bhardwaj S.K., Managing Quality in Apparel Industry, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Glock & Kuntz (1995) Apparel Manufacturing- Seven product analysis

 

References: 
  • Harold, Carr & Barbara, Latham, The Technology of Clothing Manufacture, Blackwell Science, London.
  • Chuter, A.J., Introduction to Clothing Production Management, Blackwell Science, London.
  • Tyles, D.J., Materials Management in Clothing Production, Blackwell Science, London.
  • Stylios, G., (1991): Textiles objective Measurement and Automation in Garment Manufacture, Ellis Howard Ltd., New York.
  • Bheda R (2003) Managing productivity in Apparel Industry, New Delhi, CBS Publishers
  • Carr. H. & Latham B. (1984), The technology of clothing manufacture, Blackwell Scientific Publication.

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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