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Manufacturing Fashion

Manufacturing Fashion. HNB4MI. Learning Objectives:. the areas and steps involved in the apparel manufacturing process technology in apparel manufacturing the issues that apparel manufacturers face today

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Manufacturing Fashion

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  1. Manufacturing Fashion HNB4MI

  2. Learning Objectives: • the areas and steps involved in the apparel manufacturing process • technology in apparel manufacturing • the issues that apparel manufacturers face today • quality control of garments once assembled is a major problem faced by manufacturers today. • what is meant by the phrase garment quality and understand the characteristics of a quality garment in terms of design and assembly • the topic of sweatshops in apparel manufacturing as an issue that challenges the safety and rights of workers • safe employment and health practices, the rights of workers, and environmental concerns • in Canada, workplace safety and the rights of workers in the textile, apparel, and fashion industries are safeguarded by government laws and legislation • sweatshops are still a present day reality in both the developed and the developing world • some manufacturers in North America continue to disregard the laws and legislation that safeguards employees • understand the arguments that surround unsafe employment practices and sweatshops in relation to those that advocate for sweatshops and the anti-sweatshop movement • you will learn the difference between fact and opinion and come to understand your position concerning issues surrounding the rights and safety of those who work in the industry by conducting research, summarizing your findings, and participating in two discussions.

  3. Watch This Video • http://www.upworthy.com/next-time-you-check-the-tags-on-a-new-shirt-you-may-also-want-to-check-for-this-11113 Answer: What did you learn from this video? How could we support the Detox campaign as a fashion class?

  4. Apparel Manufacturing • Apparel Manufacturing: the process where a garment design is transformed into a marketable piece of clothing through the process of being cut, assembled, finished, and delivered to the retailer.

  5. Technology and Apparel Manufacturing: Inventions and technology revolutionized the textile industry: • Changing the production of distribution of cloth, clothing and fashion • Current innovations and continued research and development in this market segment of the industry have resulted in the manufacturing of new fibres, yarns, fabrics constructions, and fabric finishing. • Technology has streamed every market segment of the industry including apparel manufacturing through the introduction of new equipment and machinery.

  6. Within the industry there are three levels of apparel manufacturing; • design • production • sales The actual manufacturing process involves a sequence of steps from initial pattern and sample making to quality control and shipping.

  7. Design • Design, create and plan new styles and fashion items • Reflect the company or design houses image or identity • Meet customer needs and wants • Research new concepts for new lines • Talk to fashion forecasters • Be aware of cultural and artistic resources • Explore the economic, global and technological influences

  8. Production • Concepts are developed • Fabric and colour decisions are made • Create fashion products from designs • Produce apparel in sizes and style variations

  9. Sales • Markets the garment or collection • Acts as a liaison or coordinator between manufacturer and retailer • Work directly with retail owners or fashion buyers

  10. Apparel Manufacturing • Involves a sequence (mass production focus): Pattern Making: pattern pieces needed to produce the apparel are created; drafted by hand or on the computer. Sample Making: Initial pattern is produced using the company’s sizing structure. Garment Costing: costs determine wholesale price and costs of materials, production labour, pattern making, marking, cutting, assembling, finishing, transportation and freight, duty and quota, distribution, mark-up (which takes into consideration commission, sales staff, building overhead: rent, utilities, advertising, insurance and finally profit) Order Taking: retail owners and buyers place orders; known as cut-to-order which is the safest production method as the manufacturer only produces what has been ordered. Cut-to-stock involves greater risk and it is based on estimated of projected sale histories, season and the economy. The advantage of this second method is that it allows manufacturers to begin work on items with high projections during slow seasons. Production Scheduling: A timetable that is created to ensure the manufacturer meets delivery dates.

  11. Keys to Pattern Making • Review the two charts you were provided with: • Pattern Making & Tools • Seam Finishes • * It is your responsibility to know this information*

  12. Quality Control in Apparel Manufacturing: • The level of quality will determine the quality control system employed by the manufacturer. • Whatever the system employed, quality control involves three phases where garment elements such as material quality, construction specifications, and finished product measurements are assessed. These phases are: 1. Defining the quality requirements of the company's product in terms of what the customer's expectations will be. 2. Determining the methodology used in the assessment of the goods. 3. Setting specific goals and measuring outcome.

  13. Garment Quality • Garment quality refers to long term performance in relation to appearance, fit, and wear. • Factors such as garment design, construction, and fabric performance are indicators of garment quality. • Quality is not always related to price as some garment prices are high to cover advertising and promotional costs or the addition of a logo. • You can rate the overall quality of a garment on a scale which ranges from high quality to low quality (Wolfe, 1989, pg. 272). Think of these qualities in relation to the industry levels of couture, ready-to-wear, and mass produced.

  14. High Quality Garments • Emphasize the elements and principles of design through cut, garment silhouette and line. • Use quality fabrics that relate to garment cut. • Emphasize construction details such as top-stitching and seam finishes. • Emphasize extra design and construction features. • Emphasize luxury.

  15. Medium Quality Garments • Emphasize reliable construction and fabrics. • Incorporate good design. • Do not emphasize extras in embellishment and styling. • Cost less than high quality garments.

  16. Low Quality Garments • Emphasize fair standards of construction and fabric. • Incorporate fair design. • Do not incorporate extras. • Appropriate for fad items that will date quickly or items that will not be worn often.

  17. Review • Look at the handouts you were given go through the garment quality check list. • Are there things on this list you already look for? Name some. • What are some of the things you never considered in the past?

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