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Clothing Technology
Paper Code:
HCT 144 D
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To provide in depth knowledge of clothing science.
- To understand the technology of apparel production and quality control in textile and apparel.
12.00
Unit I:
Garment Industry
- Overview of the garment industry
- Organization of Apparel industry and Factors affecting the structure.
- Structure and sectors of Apparel industry
- Standards and specifications :parts, types and preparation of specification sheet
- Assembling a garment in the industry:4 P’s- parts, panels, pieces and products
- Production Capacity
12.00
Unit II:
Apparel Sample Production
- Design department-forecasting, designing, collection planning.
- Sampling department- Pattern making, grading and sampling technology, construction of sample garment.
- Marketing department- calendar, pricing, product planning, costumer, merchandising and sale.
- Purchase department- supplies, prices, store keeping, inventory management
- Finance department- Information management, administration, costing, budgeting.
12.00
Unit III:
Apparel Pre-production Production
- Markers- planning, production, efficiency, methods of making
- Spreading of fabric- requirements, methods, nature of fabric packages
- Cutting – objectives, methods
- Preparation before cutting-Fusing, ticketing and bundling- purposes and types
- Fusing- advantages, requirements, processes, equipment, methods and quality control
- Alternative methods of joining material: welding and moulding technology
12.00
Unit IV:
Production
- Production - production systems, production planning
- Sewing- Stitch and Seam types( suitability and usage), Machinery and Equipment- Types of sewing machines-Basic lock stitch, chain stitch and over lock machines (Parts, function and Sewing Defects), Other machines- blind stitch, bar tack, button sewing and buttonholing
- Sewing machine work Aids- Machine beds, Machine tables, Work chairs, Bundle clamps, Stackers, Various machine attachments
12.00
Unit V:
Post production
- Quality Control -Definition of quality, seven tools of quality and consumers’ perception of quality, importance of quality assurance, quality assurance of raw material, pattern and fit.
- Standards- benefits, levels and sources
- Care labeling- importance, terminologies, symbols, usage, international care labeling system, eco-labeling.
- Product Testing- Test method development and Framework of test methods
- Garment finishing- stain removal, cleaning, dry cleaning, pressing
- Warehousing - handling equipment, storage equipment, packaging equipment, transportation issues
Essential Readings:
- Mary Kefgen & Phyllis 1971. Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance. The Macmillian Co.
- Ryan M.S. 1966. Clothing- A Study in Human Behaviour. Winston.
- Horn. M.J. 1981. The Second Skin- An Interdisciplinary Study of Clothing. Hughton Miffin.
- Bubonia.J.E. 2012. Apparel Production Terms and Processes. Fairchild Books.
- Cooklin.G. 1997. Garment Technology for Fashion Designers. Blackwell Science.
- Kilgus R. (Ed.) 1999. Clothing Technology. Europa Lehrmittel, Textile Institute, Manchester.
- Tate M and Glisson O. 1967. Family Clothing. John Wiley and Sons.
- Cranz RLM. 1972. Clothing Concepts. Collier Macmillan.
- Frings G.S. Fashion from Concept to Consumers. Prentice International.
- Mary Kafgen & Phyllis. 1971. Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance. The Macmillan Co.
- Cooklin Gerry. 1991. Introduction to Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell.
- Latham Barbara & Carr Harold. 1999. The Technology of Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell Science.
- Ruth Glock. 1990. Apparel Manufacturing. Macmillan Publication.
- Pradeep V Mehta. 1998. Managing Quality in Apparel Industry. New Age International.
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