Quality Control of Garment

Quality Control Of Garment QUALITY SYSTEMS FOR QUALITY SYSTEMS FOR GARMENT GARMENT MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURE ACHIEVING THE RIGHT FINAL PRODUCT ON TIME 1. 1. PLAN OF THE OVERALL FUNCTION OF QUALITY PLAN OF THE OVERALL FUNCTION OF QUALITY CONTROL CONTROL • The cost of quality • Functions of Quality Assurance • Commercial advantages form effective control systems • Economic aspects of quality assurance • The role of quality control 2. THE ROLE OF QUALITY CONTROL IN THE CONTEXT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT • Outline of quality control systems requirements • Data generated • British Standard 5750 3. FINAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FINAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • Quality control in the sampling/development department • From sample to full production • The Specification layout • Process specification • Sample garment specification • Seam specification • Performance specification 4. THE MAIN RAW MATERIAL - FABRIC THE MAIN RAW MATERIAL - FABRIC • Fabric and garment dimensions - fabric stability and finished width • Fabric inspection - examination of fabric on receipt 5. BASIC SEAMING TECHNOLOGY BASIC SEAMING TECHNOLOGY • Basic technology of seams • Stitch forming action • Quality checks on seams 6. LAYING-UP AND CUTTING LAYING-UP AND CUTTING 6. QUALITY MONITORING THROUGH QUALITY MONITORING THROUGH CUTTING AND GARMENT ASSEMBLY CUTTING AND GARMENT ASSEMBLY 7.1 Recording Recording • Recording systems - making up • Supervisors check list 7.2 Tolerances Tolerances • Tolerance limits 7.3 The threshold of faults The threshold of faults • Training quality standards and faults analysis 7.4 Sampling techniques Sampling techniques • Checking levels of faults and seconds [...]... Some of main fabric properties that are taken into consideration for garment manufacturing for export basis: • Overall look of the garment • Right formation of the garment • Feel and fall of the garment • Physical properties • Colour fastness of the garment • Finishing properties • Presentation of the final produced garment Methods of quality control: Basically two methods are used for garments quality. .. The supervisor and quality control • Weather trials 7.7 Auditing Boxed Stock • Boxed Stock Quality Audit 8 QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS • Control of quality in garment assembly • Example of quality feedback - marks and stains • Action checklist to improve garment cleanliness • economics of cleanliness • Fault cost assessment record • Quality Control Requirements - Order of Priorities "Quality" is defined... are some of the sewing defects which can affect the garment quality adversely Colour defects Variation of colour between the sample and the final garment, wrong colour combinations and mismatching dyes should always be avoided Sizing defects Wrong gradation of sizes, difference in measurement of various parts of a garment like sleeves of XL size for body of L size garment can deteriorate the garments... Control "The systems required for programming and co-ordinating the efforts of the various Quality for textile and apparel: Quality may be defined as the level of acceptance of goods or services For the textile and apparel industry, product quality is calculated in terms of quality and standard of fibers, yarns, fabric construction, colour fastness, designs and the final finished garments Quality control. .. combination of design and properties of materials of a product which are needed for the intended end use and level of the market in which it is sold "Requisite Quality" is defined as the design and composition of a product, which has been thoroughly proved by adequate Quality Assurance "The establishment and maintenance of ALL activities and functions concerned with the attainment of requisite quality" Quality. .. Technology if Inspection • Garment examination • Seeing colour and the effect of type of illuminant on the apparent shade of a sample • Effects of intensity, angle of illumination and type on the apparent shade of a sample • Effects on shade of other colours in adjacent areas • Mounting and displaying for viewing • Colour vision 7.6 checking operatives and examiners • Assessment of operative effectiveness... Quality control in terms of garment manufacturing, pre-sales and posts sales service, delivery, pricing, etc are essential for any garment manufacturer, trader or exporter Certain quality related problems, often seen in garment manufacturing like sewing, colour, Sewing defects Open seams, wrong stitching techniques, nonmatching threads, missing stitches, improper creasing of the garment, improper thread... for garments quality control – i) Testing ii) Inspection Maximum garments manufacturers apply inspection method due to high cost of testing equipments Inspection: Inspection may be defined as the visual examination in relation to some standards Objective: The main objectives of inspection are – i Detection of defects ii Correcting the defects or defective garments • To inspect garments an integral... given below – Inspection Correction of the defects Detection of defects Inform defects to appropriate personnel Determination of causes of defects Fig: Inspection Loop Steps of inspection in garments industry: i) Raw materials inspection (Fabric and Accessories) ii) In Process inspection iii) Final inspection Raw Materials • Shade - checked to be within tolerance of standard pattern • Delivery weights... record of losses on scouring etc • Accountability of knitters Sewing thread inspection: A) Thread construction: To know about thread construction the following should be tested – i Thread count ii Thread ply iii Number of twist iv Thread balance v Thread tenacity vi Thread elongation B) Sew ability: The sewing ability of a thread is called sew ability During sew ability test the following quality of thread . Quality Control Of Garment QUALITY SYSTEMS FOR QUALITY SYSTEMS FOR GARMENT GARMENT MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURE ACHIEVING THE RIGHT FINAL. quality& quot; As such Quality Control is seen as the agent of Quality Assurance or Total Quality Control Quality for textile and apparel: Quality for textile and apparel: Quality may be defined. Stock Quality Audit 8. QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS • Control of quality in garment assembly • Example of quality feedback - marks and stains • Action checklist to improve garment