APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
DGPM 801
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand various processes of quality assurance.
  2. To enhance awareness of several international standards in quality assurance.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcome (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

DGPM 801

APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL

The students will be able to

CO139.Evaluate the quality and suitability of raw materials.

CO140.Analyze the quality considerations in sewn production processes.

CO141.Assess the quality of the final product and set standards and benchmarks for new product development.

CO142.Develop knowledge on standards, regulations and organizations working towards quality control.

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

 

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
  • 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: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • 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
  • Das S., (2010). Quality Characterisation of Apparel, WoodHead Publishing Ltd.
  • Singh A.K. & Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA, Ghaziabad

Suggested Reference Books:

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

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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