Apparel Production Technology

Paper Code: 
HCT 321
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 Outcomes (COs):

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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: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
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: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Tyler, J.D. (2008). Carr and Latham's Technology of Clothing Manufacture, (4th Edition). Wiley- Blackwell, London.
  • Fairhurst, Catherine. (2008). Advances in Apparel Production, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England.
  • Wood, D. (1999) The Practical Encyclopaedia of Sewing, Annes Publishing.
  • Cooklin, G. (2005). Introduction to Clothing Manufacture, (2ndEdition). Blackwell Science Ltd.

Suggested Reference Books: 

  • Bubonia, Janace E. (2012). Apparel Production Terms and Processes, Fairchild Publication, New York.
  • Groover, M.P. (2012). CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design &Manufacturing, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd.
  • Mykyung Uh. and Injoo Kim. (2002). Apparel Making in Fashion Design, Fairchild Publication, New York.
  • Glock, R.E. and Kury, G.I.(2009). Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, (4thEdition). Pearson Prentice Hall.
  • Chase, Renee Weiss. (1997). CAD for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall International, London.
  • Rathinamoorthy, R.and Surjit, R. (2015). Apparel Machinery and Equipments. WPI Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ashwathappa, K. and Bhatt K.S. (2008). Production and Operations Management, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  • Stamper, Anita A. Sharp, Sue Humphries, and Donnell, Linda B. (1988). Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publication, New York.

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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