Apparel Production and Quality Control (Theory)

Paper Code: 
GPM 501
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Give knowledge of apparel production in various stages of manufacturing.
  2. Introduce the concept and importance of quality control.
  3. Understand the importance of standards and labels in an apparel industry.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

  Learning outcomes

  (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

COURSE CODE

Course Title

GPM 501

Apparel Production and Quality Control

(Theory)

The students will be able to –

 

CO 52.Discuss garment production process.

CO 53.Identify various stitches, threads and needles.

CO 54.Describe functions of various departments of the garment industry.

CO 55.Define the role of quality control in garment production.

CO 56.Gain awareness of standards and care labels.

Approach in teaching: Interactive lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Power point presentations, Relevant videos, Industrial Visit

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Group discussion, Quiz, Topic presentation

Assignments ,Class test, Semester end examinations

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Apparel Production Operations
  • Marker making
  • Spreading
  • Cutting
9.00
Unit II: 
Stitches, Seams, Threads and Needles
  • Stitches
  • Seams
  • Sewing threads
  • Needles
9.00
Unit III: 
Laundry, Finishing pressing and Packing departments
  • Principles and methods of application of laundry
  • Role of water hardness and its removal
  • Laundry aids: soaps, detergents, bleaches, stain removers, whiteness and stiffening agents
  • Machinery and equipment’s of finishing and pressing
  • Packing material and boxing
9.00
Unit IV: 
Quality control
  • Definition of quality, Seven tools of quality & Consumer’s perception of quality
  • Importance of quality assurance
  • Quality assurance in raw material, pattern and fit
  • Inspection – Raw material, In- process and final stage
9.00
Unit V: 
Standards and Care labeling
  • Benefits of standards
  • Levels of standards
  • Sources of standards
  • Importance, terminology, symbols and usage
  • International care labeling system of labels
  • Eco labeling
Essential Readings: 
  • Amita, A. Stamper, Humphries S.S., (1986) Evaluating apparel quality, New York, Fairchild Publications.
  • Shaeffer C., (2000) Sewing for the apparel industry, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
  • Ruth E. Glock, Grace I. K., (2009) Apparel manufacturing, sewing product Analysis, (4th ed.)
  • Rajesh B., (2012) Managing productivity in the apparel industry, CBS Publishers.
  • Peyton B., Hudson (1988) Guide to apparel manufacturing, Blackwell Scientific Publication.
  • Cooklin.G., (2005) Introduction to  Clothing manufacture, (2 edition ) Cambridge, Wiley-Blackwell Science Ltd.
  • David J. Tylor, Carr &Lantham’s, (2008) The technology of clothing manufacture, Black Well Scientific Publication.
  • Hayes S., M Coughlin J. and Fair Coulgh D. (2012) Cooklin’s garment technology for fashion designers(2nd ed.), England,John Wiley & Son Ltd.
  • Janace E. B., (2012) Apparel production: terms and processes, (2nd ed.), New York, Fairchild Publications.

 

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Academic Year: 
2022-23
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