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Ergonomics In Apparel Industry (Elective)
Paper Code:
FTT 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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