Apparel Production Technology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24FSD221
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to provide insight into the technological aspects of apparel manufacturing, familiarize students with various tools and equipment used in apparel production, introduce them to advanced apparel production processes and systems, and make them aware of developments in apparel industrial concepts.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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24FSD 221

 

 

 

 

Apparel Production Technology

 

(Theory)

CO 40 Develop understanding related to various processes in the apparel production industry before and during production.

CO 41 Analyze various innovations in apparel production industries.

CO 42 Create awareness related to production plant layout and material handling.

CO 43 Examine work study and line planning to determine the best method of performing each operation in Apparel Industry.

CO 44 Determine the lean manufacturing in garment manufacturing unit.

CO 45 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

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 Readings:

  1. William, M. F. (2000), Lean Manufacturing: Tools, Techniques, and How to Use Them, published by CRC Press, London, New York.
  2. Karthik,T. ,Ganesan,P. & Gopalakrishnan,D. (2020) Apparel Manufacturing Technology,, published by CRC Press, London, New York.
  3. Ashdown, S.P.  (2007) Sizing in clothing Developing effective sizing systems for ready – to – wear clothing published by CRC Press, London, New York.
  4. Ramesh, B.V. (2012) Industrial Engineering in Apparel Production, published by woodhead publishing India Pvt Ltd.,New Delhi.
  5. Colovic,G. (2011) Management of Technology Systems in Garment Industry, published by woodhead publishing India Pvt Ltd.,New Delhi.

 

References: 

Reference Reading:

  1. Jacob Solinger – Apparel Manufacturing Handbook: analysis, principles, and practice' 2nd Edition, Bobbin Blenheim Media Corp, 1988.
  2. Purushothama B, “Handbook of Managing Apparel Production and Quality”, Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., 2019.
  3. Ramesh Babu V, “Industrial Engineering in Apparel Production”, Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., 2nd edition, 2012.
  4.  Ruth E Glock, Grace I Kunz, “Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis”, Pearson/Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 4th edition, 2005.
  5. RajkishoreNayak, Rajiv Padhye, “Garment Manufacturing Technology”, 1st Edition, Woodhead Publishing, May 2015.
  6. Rathinamoorthy R, Surjit R, “Apparel Machinery and Equipments”, Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., 2015.
  7. Ruth E Glock &Grace I Kunz – Apparel Manufacturing- Sewn Product Analysis, Pearson Education Inc., 2005.

E-Resources:

  1. https://blog.marketresearch.com/4-top-apparel-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2020
  2. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/apparel-industry-issues-61391.html

Reference Journals:

  1. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/ctr
  2. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/19200
  3. https://textilelibrary.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/lecture-notes-of-weaving-technology/

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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