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APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL (PRACTICAL)
- To carry out inspection and grading of fabric.
- To apply a requisite test for ensuring fabric quality.
- To measure garments and identify the care labels.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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Course |
Learning Outcome (at course level) |
Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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DGPM 802 |
APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL |
The students will be able to CO143.Evaluate the quality and suitability of raw materials. CO144.Analyze the physical properties of fabric for further uses of the fabric. CO145.Assess the mechanical properties of the fabric and accordingly use can for the product. CO146.Appraise the clothing life after knowledge of care labels. |
Approach in teaching: Demonstration, Powerpoint presentations, Relevant videos. Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Sample development |
Class test, Portfolio evaluation, Sample evaluation, Semester end examinations |
CONTENT:
- Fabric Inspection 15 hrs.
- Inspection machines/ Equipment’s
- Fabric defects
- Grading of Fabric
- 4 point and 10 point system
- Fabric testing on various materials Garment 35 hrs.
- Moisture content & regain
- Crease recovery
- Stiffness
- Drapability
- Shrinkage
- Abrasion resistance
- Tensile strength
- Tearing test
- Pilling
- Colour-fastness: Light, sunlight, washing, perspiration, crocking
- Care Label 10 hrs.
- Understanding apparel care labels, dimensions and positioning of labels
Suggested Text Books:
- Das S., (2010). Quality Characterisation of Apparel, WoodHead Publishing Ltd.
- 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
Suggested Reference Books:
- Singh A.K. & Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA, Ghaziabad
- Sara. J. Kadolph, (2007). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, Fairchild Publication.
E-Resources:
- https://textilelearner.net/measurement-of-fabric-and-garment-drape/
- https://www.textileadvisor.com/2020/04/testing-of-drape-coefficient-of-fabric.html
- https://textilestudycenter.com/pilling-test-of-fabric/
DGPM 802 APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL EXAMINATION SCHEME
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Continuous Assessment |
Distribution of Marks (Practical Record/Submission) |
Semester End Exam |
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Component |
Marks |
Component |
Marks |
Component |
Marks |
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Classroom Submission & Practical Record |
20 |
Raw material inspection |
05 |
Submission |
20 |
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Test |
05 |
Fabric testing |
10
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Fabric Inspection & care labels |
15 |
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Attendance |
05 |
Care label |
05 |
Testing |
30 |
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Viva |
05 |
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Total |
30 |
Total |
20 |
Total |
70 |
