Apparel Manufacturing : Sewn Product Analysis

by Glock, Ruth E.; Kunz, Grace I.

• ISBN13: 9780130846631
• ISBN10: 0130846635
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Intended for course work in Fashion, Apparel, or Retailing. This comprehensive text provides in-depth coverage of all facets of the apparel manufacturing process in the global industry. The coverage considers product development from the analysis phase through product standards, specifications and design phases. The primary focus is on inter-related decision-making required for apparel product development. It includes a valuable section on the dimensions of apparel management examines quality management, materials selection, production planning, and the complete financial portion of the business. The integrated roles of merchandising, sourcing, and marketing are emphasized. Coverage of apparel engineering, preproduction operations, and a pertinent discussion of technology and equipment complete this core text, making it an excellent resource for apparel manufacturing courses in two and four-year programs.

Table of Contents

PART I Introduction to Apparel Manufacturing	1	(92)
Organization of the Apparel Business	3	(26)
Nature of Apparel	4	(3)
Structure of the Apparel Industry	7	(6)
Global Issues in Apparel Manufacturing	13	(5)
Functional Organization of Apparel Firms	18	(11)
Summary	26	(1)
References and Reading List	26	(1)
Key Words	27	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	28	(1)
Marketing Strategies	29	(32)
Marketing Responsibilities in Apparel Firms	30	(2)
Strategic Marketing Processes	32	(6)
Retail and Wholesale Marketing Strategies	38	(7)
Labeling and Licensing	45	(16)
Summary	57	(1)
References and Reading List	58	(1)
Key Words	59	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	59	(2)
Merchandising Processes	61	(32)
Context of Merchandising	62	(2)
Concepts of Apparel Product Lines	64	(2)
Dimensions of Product Change	66	(5)
Nature and Timing of Merchandising Responsibilities	71	(22)
Summary	89	(1)
References and Reading List	90	(1)
Key Words	90	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	91	(2)
PART II Product Development	93	(98)
Analysis of Product Development	95	(42)
Role of Product Analysis	96	(3)
Processes of Product Analysis	99	(26)
Professional Perspectives on Product Development	125	(12)
Summary	133	(1)
References and Reading List	134	(1)
Key Words	134	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	135	(2)
Product Standards and Specifications	137	(18)
Sources of Product and Quality Standards	138	(1)
Standards for Quality, Fit, and Performance	139	(3)
Using Specifications	142	(5)
Writing Specifications for Apparel Manufacturing	147	(8)
Summary	153	(1)
References and Reading List	153	(1)
Key Words	154	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	154	(1)
Creative and Technical Design	155	(36)
Influences on the Design Process	156	(2)
Creative Design	158	(15)
Technical Design	173	(10)
Apparel Design Technology	183	(8)
Summary	187	(1)
References and Reading List	188	(1)
Key Words	188	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	189	(2)
PART III Dimensions of Apparel Management	191	(138)
Management of Quality	193	(32)
The Global Textile Complex	194	(6)
Systems for Quality Management	200	(8)
Methods for Assuring Quality	208	(9)
Costs and Benefits of Quality Programs	217	(8)
Summary	221	(1)
References and Reading List	222	(1)
Key Words	222	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	223	(2)
Materials Sourcing and Selection	225	(40)
Role of Sourcing in an Apparel Firm	226	(5)
Materials Sourcing Processes	231	(3)
Selecting Fabrics	234	(7)
Predicting Aesthetics and Performance	241	(9)
Evaluating Fabric Quality	250	(11)
Summary	261	(4)
References and Reading List	262	(1)
Key Words	262	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	263	(2)
Production Planning and Sourcing	265	(28)
Production Strategies and Concepts	266	(3)
Planning Production	269	(7)
Determining Sources of Production	276	(7)
Production Sourcing Priorities and Processes	283	(10)
Summary	290	(1)
References and Reading List	290	(1)
Key Words	291	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	291	(2)
Costs, Costing, Pricing, and Profit	293	(36)
Costs and Profits	294	(3)
Systems of Costing	297	(7)
Stages of Costing	304	(3)
Determining Product Costs	307	(6)
Cost/Volume Relationships	313	(6)
Pricing Strategies	319	(10)
Summary	326	(1)
References and Reading List	326	(1)
Key Words	327	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	328	(1)
PART IV Focus on Production	329	(180)
Apparel Engineering	331	(34)
Work Flow	332	(5)
Apparel Production Systems	337	(10)
Production Processes	347	(4)
Work Study	351	(7)
Ergonomics	358	(7)
Summary	362	(1)
References and Reading List	363	(1)
Key Words	363	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	364	(1)
Production Management	365	(24)
Productivity Concepts	365	(2)
Human Resource Management	367	(10)
Inventory Management	377	(2)
Equipment Management and Plant Modernization	379	(10)
Summary	386	(1)
References and Reading List	387	(1)
Key Words	387	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	388	(1)
Preproduction Operations	389	(38)
Initiation of Preproduction Operations	390	(2)
Marker Making	392	(7)
Spreading	399	(11)
Cutting	410	(17)
Summary	423	(1)
References and Reading List	424	(1)
Key Words	424	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	425	(2)
Stitches, Seams, Thread, and Needles	427	(54)
Stitches	428	(13)
Seams	441	(15)
Sewing Threads	456	(11)
Needles	467	(3)
Seam Appearance and Performance	470	(11)
Summary	477	(1)
References and Reading List	477	(1)
Key Words	478	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	479	(2)
Equipment for Assembly and Pressing	481	(28)
Stages of Technology Advancement	482	(5)
Sewing Machine Fundamentals	487	(7)
Work Aids	494	(4)
Pressing Equipment	498	(11)
Summary	506	(1)
References and Reading List	506	(1)
Key Words	506	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	507	(2)
PART V Findings Management	509	(138)
Support Materials	511	(26)
Purposes of Support Materials	512	(3)
Interlinings	515	(9)
Linings	524	(6)
Other Support Materials	530	(7)
Summary	535	(1)
References and Reading List	535	(1)
Key Words	536	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	536	(1)
Closures	537	(36)
Purposes and Costs of Closures	538	(1)
Zippers	539	(7)
Buttons and Buttonholes	546	(13)
Snaps and Hooks	559	(3)
Elastic	562	(5)
Hook-and-Loop Tape	567	(6)
Summary	570	(1)
References and Reading List	570	(1)
Key Words	570	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	571	(2)
Trims	573	(74)
Types and Sources of Trims	574	(3)
Knit Trims	577	(1)
Embroidery	578	(13)
Appliques, Insets, and Lace Trims	591	(3)
Screen, Heat Transfer, and Digital Printing	594	(5)
Labels	599	(6)
Summary	602	(1)
References and Reading List	602	(1)
Key Words	603	(1)
Discussion Questions and Activities	603	(2)
Appendix
Garment Analysis Application #1 Analysis of T-Shirts	605	(8)
Garment Analysis Application #2 Analysis of Men's Dress Pants	613	(16)
Garment Analysis Application #3 Analysis of Men's Dress Shirts	629	(18)
Glossary	647	(20)
Index	667