APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DGPM801
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand various processes of quality assurance and quality standards.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Course Outcome

Learning and Teaching Strategies

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Course Title

24DGPM801

APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL   (Theory)

 

CO97.Develop the knowledge about quality & inspection   CO98.Evaluate the quality and suitability of raw materials   CO99.Analyze the quality considerations in production processes  CO100.Assess the quality of the final products   CO101.Develop knowledge on standards, and care labels   CO102. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, PowerPoint Presentations, Informative videos and demonstration.

 

Learning activities for the students:   Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Market visit

 

 

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Quality & Inspection
  • Importance of Quality. Quality terminologies. Tools of quality control. Objectives of Testing - atmospheric conditions for testing lab. Quality problems in fabric, sewing threads & other accessories. Introduction to inspection - Definition - Types of Inspection

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Raw Material Testing
  • Fabric inspection systems, Testing of Sewing thread, zippers, Buttons, trims, elastic waist bands and fusible interlinings. In process inspection and its significance in apparel quality.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
In process Inspection
  • Defects in pattern making, spreading, Sewing, Ironing & Packing. Assembly defects in sewing. Testing of Seam strength & seam slippage, needle cutting / yarn severance, sewability of fabrics.                                     

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Final Inspection
12.00
Unit V: 
Standards
  • Brief study about Testing Standards, Introduction to Care labels. Brief study about Oeko-Tex Standards.

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Kincade, Doris, H., (2008). Sewn Product Quality- A Management Perspective, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
  2. Mehta, P.V. & Bhardwaj, S.K., (1998). Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry. New Age International Ltd. Publisher, New Delhi
  3. Das S., (2010). Quality Characterisation of Apparel, WoodHead Publishing Ltd.
  4. Singh A.K. & Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA, Ghaziabad

Suggested Readings:

  1. Sara. J. Kadolph, (2007). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, Fairchild Publication.
  2. Glock, Ruth E. & Kunz, Grace I. (2009). Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, (4th edition). Pearson Prentice Hall.

 

References: 

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.slideshare.net/vipinkumari/quality-standards-seven-tools-of-quality
  2. https://garmentsmerchandising.com/stages-of-garments-inspection/

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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