GLOBALISATION AND RECENT ADVANCES IN TEXTILES AND APPAREL (ELECTIVE)

Paper Code:

FSD 143

Credits:

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

To provide knowledge about the key issues of globalization and skills in sourcing.
To provide in depth knowledge of latest developments in textiles and apparel designing and help them to identify thrust areas of research.

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Unit I:

UNIT I

· Globalization & its impact on Indian Economy

· Development in textiles and apparel industries before and after phasing out quota system

· Supply chain management in textiles and apparel

· Evaluation of key issues facing textiles and apparel business in global market/ considering ethical, economic, political, social and professional implications

· Sourcing options considering quality, production capabilities, workers’ rights, investment risk, logistics, legal compliance and trade policies

· Intellectual Property Right and its importance in apparel industry

Counterfeit textiles and consumer protection measures

12.00

Unit II:

UNIT II

Eco friendly production and processing in textiles
Wastes from textiles and apparel industry
Environmental impact of dyeing, printing and finishes
Effluent treatment plants for textiles and apparel industry

12.00

Unit III:

UNIT III

Development in the field of garment manufacturing technology
Advances in sewing machine automation and pressing
Pattern designing softwares and its importance
Introduction to concept of CAD/CAM in garment manufacturing
3D scanning technology and development of robotic for CAM

12.00

Unit IV:

UNIT IV

Innovation in home textiles
High performance material, enhancing functionality through finishes
Application of nano-fibre on finishes, micro encapsulation, special aesthetic finishes and comfort imparting finishes with references to the application, uses and characteristics
Introduction to phase change materials; shape memory materials, chromic materials

12.00

Unit V:

UNIT V

Overview of marketing process, consumer market trend and analysis
Recent advances in retailing and merchandising
Psychological aspects of clothing
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in apparel industry

Essential Readings:

Easey Mike 2000. Fashion Marketing. Blackwell Science.
Jarnow J & Guessio M. 1991. Inside the Fashion Business. Prentice Hall.
Karpan 2004. Change in Trends in Apparel Industry. Abiskeh Publ.
Kathryn Moore Greenwood 1978. Fashion Innovation & Marketing. Macmillan Co.
Kitty Dickerson 1995. Textiles & Apparels in Global Economy. Merril l Prentice Hall.
Gerry Cooklin. 1991. Introduction to Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell.
Jacob Solinger 1980. Apparel Manufacture. Van Nostrand Reilfold.
Fringes GS. Fashion from Concept to Consumer. Prentice International.
Agarwal N.P & Mishra B.K, 2009. Business FinanceProf. Publication.
Jackson T & David S. 2008. Fashion Buying & Merchandising Management, Mcmillan Distribution Ltd.
Fairhust Catherine 2008 Advances in Apparel Production, Woodhead publishing in Textiles, England

References:

Cranz RLM.1972. Clothing Concepts. Collier Mcmillan
Paola de Helena & Muellor Stewart Carol 1986. Marketing Todays Fashion. Prentice Hall.
Gerry Cooklin. 1997. Garment Technology for Fashion Designer’s. Blackwell.
Ruth Glock 1990. Apparel Manufacturing. Macmillan.
Pradeep V Mehta 1998. Managing Quality in Apparel Industry. New Age International.

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