APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
DGPM 802
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To carry out inspection and grading of fabric.
  2. To apply a requisite test for ensuring fabric quality.
  3. To measure garments and identify the care labels.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcome (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

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:

  1. Fabric Inspection                                                            15 hrs.
  • Inspection machines/ Equipment’s
  • Fabric defects
  • Grading of Fabric
  • 4 point and 10 point system 

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Care Label                                                                     10 hrs.                                             
  • Understanding apparel care labels, dimensions and positioning of labels

 

Essential Readings: 

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:

 

DGPM 802 APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL EXAMINATION SCHEME

Continuous Assessment

Distribution of Marks (Practical Record/Submission)

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

              Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Classroom Submission & Practical Record

20

Raw material inspection

05

Submission

20

Test

05

Fabric testing

10

 

Fabric Inspection & care labels

15

Attendance

05

Care label

05

Testing

30

Viva

05

Total

30

Total

    20

Total

70

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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