APPAREL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25HCT321
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students-

  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: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                     (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HCT321

Apparel Production Technology

(Theory)

COCT77: Explain the garment industry, structure and its functioning

COCT78: Analyze the basic steps involved in pre-production and various departments of industry

COCT79: Elaborate the basic steps involved in production system and production planning in apparel industry

COCT80: Develop sills to understand of production system and seams/stitches/machinery used in production system

COCT81: Discuss various post production machinery and process in apparel industry

COCT82: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS: 

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

E-Resources:

  1.  https://www.pdfdrive.com/apparel-manufacturing-technology-d182266316.html
  2.   https://www.slideshare.net/PriyambadaKhushboo/apparel-manufacturing-process
  3.  https://www.onlineclothingstudy.com/2018/10/cad-system-and-its-application-in.html#:~:text=The%20main%20function%20of%20CAD,generally%20spreading%20and%20cutting%20machines.
  4. https://textilelearner.net/different-types-of-trims-used-in-garments/

Reference Journals:

1.     https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/oaah20/current

2.     http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/19200

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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