Shipment process

Stitch:

Ø  One units of conformation resulting from one or more strands or loop of thread intra –looping,Inter-looping or passing into or through the fabric or material.

      Inter looping: Loop of one thread passes through the loop of another thread.

      Intra looping: Loop of one thread passes through the loop of same thread.

      Inter Lacing: One thread passes over another thread.

Seam

A seam is defined as a line over which two or more fabrics are superimposed over each other . A seam may also contain the row or rows of stitching threads used to superimpose the fabrics.

Seam & Stitches Properties

v  Strength

v  Extensibility

v  Durability

v  Security

v  Appearance

v  Balance

Classification of Seam

ü  Superimposed seam

ü  Lap seam

ü  Bound seam

ü  Flat seam

ü  Edge finishing

Section of a Garment Industry

·         Store section

·         Sample section

·         Cutting section

·         Sewing section

·         Packing section

Manufacturing Types

Apparel Manufacturing  two types

1.       Industrial

2.       Tailoring(Bespoke)

                Industrial Apparel Manufacturing  two types

1.       Progressive Bundle System

2.       Unit production system

Types of Sample Prepared

Design development:

·         This is the first sample which is for any style by most of the buyer

·         Design development is either done by buyer or factory.

·         The main purpose is take to the desicion to proceed with the same line or not.

Proto Sample

·         Proto sample is developed at very initial stage and normally order is confirmed to the factory based on proto sample.

·         Proto sample is tine rough interpretation of the encuiry cone to acquaint the tailors with the style.

·         It is usually done on the substitute fabrics, and using accessories, what is available  and then checked   on the dress  form.

·         The buyer  may make the necessary changes  pertaining  to the fit , the drape , the style details etc.

Fit sample

·         Fit sample is made and send  to conform the fit  of the garment on live models or on dummy  for approval of construction  details.

·         The fabric is used for fit sample production  is actual fabric which is going to be used for bulk production for bulk production or sample yardge fabric is used.

Photo shoot sample

·         In order to promote the new style in the market normally  buyers asks for photo shoot sample.

·         Buyers uses this photo for marketing purpose  either  on catalogue or various media like , print, TV, or websites to see the response of the consumer.

Sales man/Marketing/Showroom sample

·         The main purpose of salesman sample to collect the order from retailers.

·         In  salesman  sample actual accessory , actual fabric is used is or sample yardge need to be used.

·          This sample is also very important stage of sampling as the sales of buyer   depends upon this sample presentation, look, feel, of fabric  is important.

Size set sample

·         The main purpose of size set sample is to check the factory’s capability to make sample in all sizes.

·         1-2 samples (or quality specified by buyer)  of each size need to send to buyer.

GTP sample(Garment performance test)

·         The main purpose of GPT is to perform the physical  and chemical testing on garment to ensure the performance of the garment.

·         GPT sample is sent to 3^rd party inspection and results are sent to buyer.

·         The tests done on garment are shrinkage ,color Fastness, seam performance etc.

Pre production sample

·         PP sample is considered to be a contract between the buyer and the factory.

·         It has made to be in original fabric   and trims.

·         Washing, embroidery any printing  should match to actual .

·         PP production is the standard for production and bulk production garment shold be identical to pp sample.

·         The factory can start the production  sample.

Wash ample

·         Wash sample is made and submitted ti buyer for assessment of feel and handle of fabric after washing.

TOP sample (Top production)

·         The top of production is sent to the buyer as soon initial pieces are come out of sewing line.

·         In TOR sample Buyer tries to evaluate the actual manufacturing of the style.

·         Buyer check whether bulk production is as per submitted sample or not.

Shipment sample

·         Few buyers may ask for the shipment sample  which factory needs to pull form the actual shipment and sent to buyer.

·         The main purpose of this sample is to assure buyer about the actual shipment dispatch.