A detail Process from Fabric (woven or knit) to garments/RMG/Apparel/Clothing
Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid
Head, Production Management Division of bim.gov.bd and Certified National Trainer and Assessor of NSDA
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A detailed process from fabric (woven or knit) to garments/apparel/clothing, covering various stages with quality, quantity, and time indicators at each step:
1.??? Fabric Inspection:
·???????? Quality: Inspect fabric rolls for defects such as stains, holes, color variations, or flaws in the weave/knit.
·???????? Quantity: Determine the amount of fabric needed for the garment order and ensure sufficient quantities are available.
·???????? Time: Fabric inspection time depends on the volume of fabric and the level of detail required, typically ranging from hours to days.
2.??? Pattern Making and Marking:
·???????? Quality: Create garment patterns based on design specifications, ensuring accuracy and fit. Transfer patterns onto the fabric, marking cutting lines, notches, and other relevant details.
·???????? Quantity: Generate pattern pieces for each garment size and style in the order.
·???????? Time: Pattern making and marking time depend on the complexity of the design and the number of garment styles/sizes, typically ranging from hours to days.
3.??? Cutting:
·???????? Quality: Cut fabric according to the marked patterns with precision to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
·???????? Quantity: Cut fabric pieces for all garment components (e.g., front, back, sleeves) based on the order quantity.
·???????? Time: Cutting time depends on the number of layers cut at once, cutting equipment efficiency, and the complexity of the design, ranging from hours to days.
4.??? Sewing/Assembly:
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·???????? Quality: Assemble garment components using appropriate stitching techniques, ensuring seam strength, alignment, and overall quality.
·???????? Quantity: Sew garment pieces together according to the order quantity and production schedule.
·???????? Time: Sewing time varies based on the complexity of the garment design, the skill level of the sewing operators, and production targets, typically ranging from hours to days.
5.??? Finishing:
·???????? Quality: Complete finishing processes such as pressing, trimming threads, attaching labels, buttons, zippers, and any additional embellishments.
·???????? Quantity: Finish garments according to the order quantity, ensuring consistency in quality and appearance.
·???????? Time: Finishing time depends on the complexity of finishing tasks, garment types, and production volume, typically ranging from hours to days.
6.??? Quality Control:
·???????? Quality: Conduct thorough quality checks on finished garments to identify and rectify defects such as stitching errors, misaligned seams, loose threads, or fabric flaws.
·???????? Quantity: Inspect a representative sample of garments from each batch to ensure consistency and compliance with quality standards.
·???????? Time: Quality control time depends on the level of inspection required, typically ranging from hours to days per batch.
Output Indicators:
By monitoring these indicators throughout the process, manufacturers can ensure consistent production of high-quality garments in the desired quantities within the specified timeframe.
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