Ergonomics In Apparel Industry (Elective)

Paper Code: 
FSD 144 A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To acquaint students with the functioning of production department of an Apparel Industry.
  • Ergonomic assessments and solutions to practical use in the workplace.
  • To familiarize with different apparel quality standards their underlying principles and the international accepted standards and test methods.
  • To analyze, interpret and predict the general quality control.

 

12.00
  • Ergonomics: concept, scope, importance & objectives of ergonomics, ergonomics in workplace, ergonomics with special reference to Apparel Industry
  • Importance of space, noise, light, ventilation in work performance
  • Work Environment

 

12.00
  • Work study- Concept & need
  • Work measurement techniques-process chart symbol, process flow chart, flow diagrams and string diagrams
  • Principles of motion economy, SIMO chart and time study methods
  • Workstation design- Introduction, general principles of workstation design, ergonomic guidelines for standing, sitting, handling and lifting task.

 

12.00
  • Spreading and cutting, marker types and calculations, spreading process and spreading equipments
  • Types of cutting machines, ticketing and bundling
  • Components of sewing: Threads, needles, machinery and equipments for sewing

 

12.00
  • Production system types: making through, section or process system, progressive bundle system, straight line or synchro system, manual or mechanized system, salient features and specific uses
  • Post production machinery and processes, machines – bar tack, button and button holes
  • Garment finishing – stain removal, dry cleaning, cleaning and pressing
  • Types of packages, types of materials used for packing

 

12.00
  • Quality control- scope and functions of quality control; quality specifications and standards in raw material purchasing, quality control in spreading, cutting and bundling products.
  • Quality factors in sewing, pressing, folding and finishing; quality aspects of trims and fashions.
  • Basic tools for performing quality analysis: Visual representation models check sheets.
  • Standards- sources of application; national and international organizations for standards.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gerry Cooklin. 1991. Introduction to Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell.
  • Gerry Cooklin. 1997. Garment Technology for Fashion Designer’s. Blackwell.
  • Jacob Solinger. 1980. Apparel Manufacture. Van Nostrand Reilfold.
  • Kroemer, K.H.E. and Grandjean, E. (1997). Fitting the Task to the Human.  Philadelphia: Taylor and Francis, 5th Edition. ISBN: 0748406654.
  • Latheam Barbara & Carr Harold 1999. The Technology of Clothing    Manufacture. Blackwell Science.
  • Pradeep V Mehta. 1998. Managing Quality in Apparel Industry. New Age International.
  • Ruth Glock. 1990. Apparel Manufacturing. Macmillan Publ.

 

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