Apparel: Quality Control (Practical)

Paper Code: 
SFSD 301
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Conduct inspection and grading of fabric.
  2. Apply requisite test for ensuring fabric quality.
  3. Evaluate garments on the basis of finishing defects.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE CODE

Course Title

SFSD 301

 

Apparel: Quality Control (Practical)

 

The Students will be able to:

CO.138 Examine the importance of quality in various processes of the garment industry

CO.139 Determine the fabric testing of various material

CO. 140 Explain the concept and importance of care labels

CO. 141 Judge the quality of readymade garments

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Class activity on fabric and garment inspection Visit to a garment industry

Assessment tasks will include Class Test, Semester end examinations, and Student presentations.

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

●        Raw material inspection:                                                                                        

o    Fabric Inspection: 4 point and 10 point system

o    Sewing thread, zippers, buttons, buckles and snap fasteners, inter-linings

10hrs

●        Fabric Testing on various materials Garment                                  

o    Moisture content & regain

o    Crease recovery

o    Stiffness

o    Drapability

o    Abrasion resistance

o    Tensile strength

o    Tearing test

o    Pilling

o    Water percolation

o    Colour-fastness: Light, sunlight, perspiration, crocking

30hrs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

●        Garment inspection with reference to stripes, checks, plaids and printed material                                                       

o    Judging the quality of readymade garments: overall appearance, fabric, workmanship, price, Garment fit, fabric grain, dart & seams, gathers, pleats, tucks, opening facing & closures, hem finishes

16hrs     

●        Care Label                                                                    

o    Understanding apparel care labels, dimensions and positioning of labels

4hrs

 

 

 

 

Examination Scheme

Continuous Assessment

Marks Distribution (Practical Record/Submission)

Semester End Examination

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Portfolio &submission

20

Raw material inspection

05

Submission

30

Test

05

Fabric testing

10

Raw material/ Garment inspection

25

Attendance

05

Garment inspection

05

Testing

10

Viva voce

05

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

 

Essential Readings: 

●        Mehta, P.V. (1992). An Introduction to Quality Control for the Apparel Industry. New York: Marcel Dekker Inc.

●        Amuthak (2016). A Practical Guide to Textile Testing (First Edition). New Delhi: Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.

●        Kincade & Doris, H. (2008). Sewn Product Quality- A Management Perspective. London: Pearson Prentice Hall.

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

●        Das S. (2009). Quality Characterisation of Apparel. New Delhi: Wood Head Publishing Ltd.

●        Kadolph, S.J. (1998). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel. New York: Fairchild Publication.

●        Booth, J.E. (1996). Principle of Textile Testing. London: Butterworths.

●      Bubonia, J.E. (2014). Apparel Quality: A guide to evaluating sewn products. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc. 

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