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Apparel: Quality Control (Practical)
This course will enable the students to -
- Conduct inspection and grading of fabric.
- Apply requisite test for ensuring fabric quality.
- Evaluate garments on the basis of finishing defects.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
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COURSE CODE |
Course Title |
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SFSD 301
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Apparel: Quality Control (Practical)
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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.
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CONTENTS
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● Raw material inspection: o Fabric Inspection: 4 point and 10 point system o Sewing thread, zippers, buttons, buckles and snap fasteners, inter-linings |
10hrs |
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● 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
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● 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 |
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● Care Label o Understanding apparel care labels, dimensions and positioning of labels |
4hrs |
Examination Scheme
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Continuous Assessment |
Marks Distribution (Practical Record/Submission) |
Semester End Examination |
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Component |
Marks |
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Marks |
Component |
Marks |
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Portfolio &submission |
20 |
Raw material inspection |
05 |
Submission |
30 |
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Test |
05 |
Fabric testing |
10 |
Raw material/ Garment inspection |
25 |
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Attendance |
05 |
Garment inspection |
05 |
Testing |
10 |
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Viva voce |
05 |
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Total |
30 |
Total |
20 |
Total |
70 |
● 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.
