Quality Assurance (Theory)

Paper Code: 
FSD 421
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. To understand various processes of quality assurance.
  2. To enhance awareness of several international standards in quality assurance.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Courses

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

FSD 421

Quality Assurance (Theory)

The students will be able to –

CO 133Examine the quality parameters for fibre, fabrics and garments

CO 134Assess the quality of the final product and set standards and benchmarks for new product development.

CO 135Evaluate the quality and suitability of raw materials. 

CO 136Analyze the quality considerations in sewn production processes.

CO 137Develop knowledge on standards, regulations and organizations working towards quality control.

CO 138Develop knowledge on the socio economic and environmental aspects of textile

industry.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures,

Group Discussions,

Power point

presentations, Video

Tutorials, Guest lectures

by industry experts, Industry Visits

 

Learning Activities

for the students :Self-

learning assignments,

Effective questions,

Industry Visits, Quizzes,

reports and

presentations,

individually

and/or in groups.

Assessment task

will include Class

test on the topics,

Semester end

examinations,

quiz, Visit report,

student’s presentations and assignments.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Quality
  • Concept of Quality, Quality cost relationship, managing quality through inspection and testing, and seven tools of quality
  • Inspection: Inspection and its significance. Raw material inspection, in process inspection and Final quality inspection (Inspecting garments using spec sheets and measuring tape)
  • Fabric faults at different stages of manufacturing: yarn defects, weaving defects, dyeing defects and finishing defects

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Textile Testing
  • Introduction, precision and accuracy of test methods, atmospheric conditions for testing, strength properties of apparel. Fabric stretch properties, dimensional changes in apparel due to laundering, dry cleaning, steaming pressing and colour fastness
  • Drapability and Crease recovery
  • Performance test of textiles for examining product outcomes
  • Standards and Tests of Fabric for: Functionality, Fit and Fashionality
  • Determining the Appropriate Test

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Sewn Production Processes
  • Quality Considerations in: Marker and Laying, Spreading, Knife Cutting and Computer Driven Cutters, Dies, Bundling Assembly, Assembly, Finishing and Final Inspection
  • Button quality testing, Interlining quality testing, testing of Zippers, snap fasteners, sewing threads

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Standards
  • Benefits of standards
  • Levels of standards
  • Sources of standards
  • ISO 9000 Series
  • Introduction to AATCC, ASTM, ISO, BIS, INDA

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Care labelling and Eco-friendly textiles
  • Importance, terminology, symbols and usage, International care labelling,
  • Elementary knowledge of wool mark and silk mark.
  • Introduction to eco-friendly textiles, banned dyes and eco parameters,
  • Environmental impact of Textile Industries

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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, Wood Head Publishing Ltd.
  • Singh A.K. &Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA, Ghaziabad
  • 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.
  • Tortora, Phyllis, G., (1987). Understanding Textile, McMillan Co.USA.
  • Corbman, P.B., (1985). Textiles-Fibre to fabric, McGraw Hill Co.USA.

 

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