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.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017
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