Apparel Production & Quality Control (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DFSD801
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

1.   The students will be able to familiarize with the functioning of the garment industry, its various processes, and technical parameters in garment production.

2.     It will enhance awareness of sewn products, machinery, and equipment and prepare the students for work around the garment industry.

3.     It will enhance awareness towards quality assurance 

Course Outcomes: 

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Course Title

25DFSD 801

Apparel Production & Quality Control

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

CO.190 Develop understanding related to pre-production processes in the apparel industry

CO.191 Develop understanding of various equipment used in the production of apparel manufacturing.

CO.192 Develop an understanding related to processes after production.

CO.193 asses and apply the concept of quality standards, quality control and inspection in relation to apparel production

CO.194 Develop understanding of testing standards and specification of yarn, fabric and accessories testing

CO.195 Contribute effectively in course specific interaction.

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussions, Power point presentations, Video Tutorials, Guest lectures by industry experts

 

Learning Activities for the students :Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation and Industry Visits

Assessment task will include Class test on the topics, Semester end examinations, quiz, Visit report, student’s presentations and assignments.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Spreading and Cutting
  • Marker types and calculations
  • Spreading process and spreading equipment
  • Types of cutting machines
  • Ticketing and bundling
9.00
Unit II: 
Production System

Components of sewing: Threads, Needles, Feed dog, Pressure foot and Throat plate

●      Classification of seam & stitches according to BI standard (BS standards)

●      Specialized machinery and equipment for sewing

●      Salient features, use and types of production system- Progressive bundle system, Unit production system, and Modular production system

9.00
Unit III: 
Post Production Machinery and Processes

●      Production finishing – bar tack, button, button holes

●      Garment finishing – stain removal, dry cleaning, cleaning and pressing

●      Types of packages

●      Types of materials used for packing

9.00
Unit IV: 
Quality
  • ·       Introduction to Quality standards, importance, benefits, levels & sources of quality standards: British standards & ISO standards for the apparel industry, ISO 9000 & 14000 standards & SA 8000, Total Quality Management systems.
  • ·       Quality: Introduction, definition & importance. Quality inspection – raw material – product – online – final inspection. Grading of fabric, 4-Point and 10 Point system
9.00
Unit V: 
Testing
  • Testing Standards and Specifications yarn strength yarn count, Bursting strength, Abrasion, Pilling, Drape meter, Crease recovery and stiffness, Shrinkage, Colour fastness.
  • Accessories testing-Inspecting garments using spec sheets, Inspecting garments using measuring tapes - without using measuring tapes, Button quality testing, Interlining quality testing, Packing a shirt and identifying faults. 
Essential Readings: 

●      Tyler, J.D. (2008). Carr and Latham's Technology of Clothing Manufacture, (4th Edition). Wiley- Blackwell, London.

●      Fairhurst, Catherine. (2008). Advances in Apparel Production, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England.

●      Cooklin, G. (2005). Introduction to Clothing Manufacture, (2ndEdition). Blackwell Science Ltd.

●      Glock, R.E. and Kury, G.I.(2009). Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, (4thEdition). Pearson Prentice Hall.

●      Rathinamoorthy, R.and Surjit, R. (2015). Apparel Machinery and Equipments. WPI Pvt. Ltd.

●      Stamper, Anita A. Sharp, Sue Humphries, and Donnell, Linda B. (1988). Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publication, New York.

●      Kincade, Doris, H., (2008). Sewn Product Quality- A Management Perspective, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

●      Mehta, P.V. & Bhardwaj, S.K., (1998). Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry. New Age International Ltd. Publisher, New Delhi

●      Das S., (2010). Quality Characterisation of Apparel, Wood Head Publishing Ltd.

●      Singh A.K. &Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA, Ghaziabad

●      Sara. J. Kadolph, (2007). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, Fairchild Publication.

References: 

E-Resources:

·     https://www.pdfdrive.com/apparel-manufacturing-technology-d182266316.html

·     https://www.slideshare.net/PriyambadaKhushboo/apparel-manufacturing-process

·     https://www.onlineclothingstudy.com/2018/10/cad-system-and-its-applicati...

·     https://textilelearner.net/different-types-of-trims-used-in-garments/

·     https://www.slideshare.net/DGOPALAKRISHNAN/apparel-quality-standard-and-...

·     https://issuu.com/anilaggarwal1/docs/apparel-standards-specification-and...

 

Journals:

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

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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