Apparel Production Technology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
FSD 221
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

Objectives:

  1. To provide an insight into technological aspects of apparel manufacturing.
  2. To familiarize students with various tools and equipment used in apparel production.
  3. To familiarize students with the advanced apparel production process and systems.
  4. To make the students aware of developments in apparel industrial concepts.

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FSD 221

 

 

 

 

Apparel Production Technology

The students will be able to –

CO 44 Develop understanding related to various processes in the apparel production industry before and during production.

CO 45Analyze various innovation in apparel production industries.

CO 46Create awareness related to production plant layout and material handling.

CO 47Explore the way of time and motion study to determine the best method of performing each operation in apparel industry

CO 48 Explain the process of sample development in garment manufacturing unit. 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive lectures, Discussion, PowerPoint Presentation, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations/Quiz, Students presentations and assignments

 

12.00

  • Introduction to concepts of apparel production: Evolution of industrial engineering, mass production concepts and standardization of sizing, emerging trend in apparel production process, Efficiency, performance, capacity, Fabric utilization calculations.

12.00

Innovation in apparel product development, Three-dimensional (3D) body scanning, computerized pattern making, grading, marker preparation and patterns cutting. Preproduction activity: Pre-production &TNA (time & action plan) meetings, sampling - developing samples, sample types, sample approvals, lab dip, yarn dip, bit loom, strike offs, pre-costing and order follow-up.

 

12.00

Production plant layout and material handling: Principles of plant layout, plant layout considerations; integration of workmen, material and machines, minimum movement, safety measures, maximum visibility, material handling techniques - application of advanced material handling equipment.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 

Work study and line planning: Method study and work measurement - tools and techniques, charts and diagrams, principles of motion economy, ergonomics, SAM calculations. Line planning - for apparel types, order quantity, lead time. 

 

12.00

Emerging trends in apparel production concepts: Lean manufacturing concepts, lean principles, six sigma, theory of constraints (TOC), lean tools; muda, just in time, 5s, total productive maintenance (TPM), kanban, kaizen, KPI, poka yoke, PCDA, SMED, value stream mapping.

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • 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.
  • Wood, D. (1999) The Practical Encyclopaedia of Sewing, Annes Publishing.
  • 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.
  • Chase, Renee Weiss. (1997). CAD for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall International, London.
  • Rathinamoorthy, R.and Surjit, R. (2015). Apparel Machinery and Equipments. WPI Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ashwathappa, K. and Bhatt K.S. (2008). Production and Operations Management, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  • Stamper, Anita A. Sharp, Sue Humphries, and Donnell, Linda B. (1988). Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publication, New York.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Gerry Cooklin, “Garment Technology for Fashion Designers”, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
  • Gerry Cooklin, “Introduction to Clothing Manufacturers”, Blackwell Publishing, 2nd Edition, 2006.
  • Harold Carr, Barbara Latham, “The Technology of Clothing Manufacture”, Blackwell publishing, 4th edition, 2008.
  • Jacob Solinger – Apparel Manufacturing Handbook: analysis, principles, and practice' 2nd Edition, Bobbin Blenheim Media Corp, 1988.
  • Jane Alvarado, “Computer Aided Fashion Design Using Gerber Technology”, Fairchild Books, 2018.
  • RajkishoreNayak, Rajiv Padhye, “Automation in Garment Manufacturing”, Woodhead Publishing, 1st edition, 2017.

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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