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Recent Advances in Textiles and Apparel [1]

Paper Code: 
HCT143
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To provide knowledge about the key issues of globalization and skills in sourcing.
  • To provide in depth knowledge of latest developments in textiles and apparel designing and help them to identify thrust areas of research.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I
  • Globalization & its impact on Indian Economy
  • Development in textiles and apparel industries before and after phasing out quota system
  • Supply chain management in textiles and apparel
  • Evaluation of key issues facing textiles and apparel business in global market/ considering ethical, economic, political, social and professional implications
  • Sourcing options considering quality, production capabilities, workers’ rights, investment risk, logistics, legal compliance and trade policies
  • Intellectual Property Right and its importance in apparel industry
  • Counterfeit textiles and consumer protection measures

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II
  • Eco friendly production and processing in textiles
  • Wastes from textiles and apparel industry
  • Environmental impact of dyeing, printing and finishes
  • Effluent treatment plants for textiles and apparel industry

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III
  • Development in the field of garment manufacturing technology
  • Advances in sewing machine automation and pressing
  • Pattern designing softwares and its importance
  • Introduction to concept of CAD/CAM in garment manufacturing
  • 3D scanning technology and development of robotic for CAM

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV
  • Innovation in home textiles
  • High performance material, enhancing functionality through finishes
  • Application of nano-fibre on finishes, micro encapsulation, special aesthetic finishes and comfort imparting finishes with references to the application, uses and characteristics
  • Introduction to phase change materials; shape memory materials, chromic materials

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
  • Overview of marketing process, consumer market trend and analysis
  • Recent advances in retailing and merchandising
  • Psychological aspects of clothing
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in apparel industry

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Easey Mike 2000. Fashion Marketing. Blackwell Science.
  • Jarnow J & Guessio M. 1991. Inside the Fashion Business. Prentice Hall.
  • Karpan 2004. Change in Trends in Apparel Industry. Abiskeh Publ.
  • Kathryn Moore Greenwood 1978. Fashion Innovation & Marketing. Macmillan Co.
  • Kitty Dickerson 1995. Textiles & Apparels in Global Economy. Merril l Prentice Hall.
  • Gerry Cooklin. 1991. Introduction to Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell.
  • Jacob Solinger 1980. Apparel Manufacture. Van Nostrand Reilfold.
  • Fringes GS. Fashion from Concept to Consumer. Prentice International.
  • Agarwal N.P & Mishra B.K, 2009. Business FinanceProf. Publication.
  • Jackson T & David S. 2008. Fashion Buying & Merchandising Management, Mcmillan Distribution Ltd.
  • Fairhust Catherine 2008 Advances in Apparel Production, Woodhead publishing in Textiles, England
  • Das Subrata Performance of Home Textiles, Wood head Publishing India in Textiles, New Delhi

 

References: 
  • Cranz RLM.1972. Clothing Concepts. Collier Mcmillan
  • Paola de Helena & Muellor Stewart Carol 1986. Marketing Todays Fashion. Prentice Hall.
  • Gerry Cooklin. 1997. Garment Technology for Fashion Designer’s. Blackwell.
  • Ruth Glock 1990. Apparel Manufacturing. Macmillan.
  • Pradeep V Mehta 1998. Managing Quality in Apparel Industry. New Age International.

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024 [9]

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