APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DGPM801
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 

Course Outcomes: 

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Course Outcome

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DGPM801

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 

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

 Concept of AQL. Final inspection procedures & MIL STD standards. Categories of defects. Package quality testing.

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

 

References: 

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.

E-Resources:

1. https://www.slideshare.net/vipinkumari/quality-standards-seven-tools-of-quality

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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