Combo with "TAM 1200 FINAL EXAM" and 11 others
Beginning of Couture
France, and later Vienna
international organization for standardization, international standards for quality practices and systems
ISO 9000
Spinning Jenny Machine
Invented by James Hargreaves in 1764
Flying Shuttle
Invented by John Kay in 1733
Water Frame
Invented by Richard Arkwright in 1769
copy or near copy of a design but under a different brand name
knockoffs
fiber content, % of fiber, manufacturer's name or RN/ID # are all mandatory on
labels
transportation package where complete package, pays the contractor to ship the merchandise, including duty, to distribution. center. Costs more but is efficient
landed, duty paid (LDP)
items that have a famous name but not designed or manufacturer by that person can be licensed by designers and companies (ralph lauren paint, dkny perfume)
licensing
sewing machine that has the most secure stitch and straight seam
lock stitch
what are the 2 basic types of stitching
lockstich and overlock
rule that must include the manufacturer's current ID as registered with the FTB. this follows the RN on garment labels
manufacturer identification
used to make a layout for the cutter, place pattern pieces close together to avoid fabric waste and accommodate the cutting order
marker
3 or less separate groups that are linked together by a common theme. Each group is different by overall has a cohesive look or feel. Purpose is to offer specific target customer an opportunity to buy new clothes for the season for the various activities they carry out as part of their lifestyle
mini collection
ensures safety in the workplace, critical to apparel manufacturing and production as line workers are impact by the use of machines. design or equipment/tools to decrease negative impact on workers body
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
fabric purchased and cut in the US, sent to Mexico or Caribbean for sewing, (807 program), used to promote the use of US textiles/large quotas, duty only charged on the portion done offshore
offshore assembly
most apparel manufacturing is done through what
outsourcing
sewing machine that sews seam while finishing the edge
overlock/serger
the production pattern of _____. must pay attention to company size specifications for each size, CAD allows for changes to be made quickly, grading must be done to get complete size range
patternmaking
what are the 2 dimensions of quality
physical and performance features
works with the mill/converter and the manufacturer/contractor. Must have knowledge of all fabric properties, prices, availability and delivery
piece good buyer
parts + panels =
pieces
operators in garment assembly that are paid by how much they complete
piecework
estimates how much the garment will cost, usually within 10-15% accurate
precosting
importing procedure that is full responsibility for production, quality, and delivery
production package
pieces + pieces =
products
a product that fits the perception or the image held by a consumer
quality
1% savings translates into half a million dollars for a 50 million dollar company, reducing material and labor costs
reduce cost
where the layering pieces intermix with the base and novelty pieces, providing a variety or different possible option from which the customer can choose
related sportswear
formed when 2 or more pieces of fabric are joined by stitches
seam
measured for the cut (raw) edge of fabric to the main line of stitches
seam allowance
the thickness (or compressibility of a seam) affected by the fabric weight, type of fabric, and type of seam
seam depth
seams may be made by sewing machine or by hand
seam formation
the total distance covered by a continuous series of stitches (side or shoulder are examples)
seam length
stitched line of a seam
seam line
the distance, measured from side to side, of the seam
seam width
garments from woven layering or knit layering fabrics, lighter or "top weight" fabrics (tops)
soft bodies
sewing machine that does blind stitch hemming machine
specialty machine
define how to meet company standards
specifications
what are the most common types of groups
sportswear and dress
engineers time each operation to find ______ and determine how many garments can be sewn in an hour/day
standard allowed hours (SAH)
general guidelines to reflect the overall quality of products
standards
the repeated interlacing or threads to form seams/stitching
stitches
sourcing managers research facilities and look for qualities important to the manufacturer. contractor often specializes in particular sewing quality and provides a sample garment for review by the manufacturer
strategic sourcing
act that must disclose fiber content, manufacturer or importer, and country of origin
textile fiber products identification act
how many basic methods are there for producing overseas?
3
typically how many groups make up a mini-collection and collection?
3 or less, 4 or more
how many ensembles typically make up 1 group?
6-7
fabric purchased from 1 country and sent to another for cutting and sewing, finishing and labeling
CMT
Leaders of Couture
Charles Worth, Paquin Doucet, Redfer, Cheruit and Jeanne Lanvin
promoted to decrease the impact on the body as worker's use different muscle groups for different jobs
cross training
Who immigrated from England with memorized plans?
Samuel slater in 1789- because England at the time wouldn't let people leave with blueprints
cut and produce only when have orders, less risk, work fast, couture (new items in a line)
cut to order
Couture
art of dress making (p5)
most risk, project sales and cut based on those sales, forecasts are determined (economy, sales history, season), necessary when fabric lead times are long
cut to stock
the shape of the garment
body
cutting technique that sorts cut pieces and organizes for assembly, parts of garments must be grouped for operators, bar-coded for ID to track work-in-progress and each size and color
bundling
rule since 1972, garments must provide clear industry standard language and graphics depicting correct care and handling of the garment
care labeling rule
developed to indicate the recommended care for apparel and other textile products, implied warranty by the manufacturer
care symbols
sewing machine that does series of loops pulled through one another
chain stitch
number 1 importer of apparel to the us
china
4 or more separate groups that are linked together by a common theme. Each group is different by overall has a cohesive look or feel. Purpose is to offer specific target customer an opportunity to buy new clothes for the season for the various activities they carry out as part of their lifestyle
collection
refers to the colorways of different garments that are designed to be worn as an outfit (in the design process)
color story
refers to the different colors garment is offered in (in the design process)
colorway
division of FTC that enforces flammable fabrics act
consumer product safety commission (CPSC)
someone who does sewing and or cutting and patternmaking for other manufacturers
contractor
group where the layering pieces do not intermix with the base and novelty pieces. Designed to be worn 1 way only
coordinated sportswear
transportation package that pays for insurance and freight to final destination
cost, insurance, freight (CIF)
an exact calculation of the cost of the garment, require actual material figures and labor figures
costing
materials, trims/findings, production patternmaking grading and marketing, spreading and cutting, assembly, duty/quota, overhead, fixed overhead, variable all go into what?
costing
fakes or copies of currently popular brands and illegally use the name or trademark
counterfeit goods
the designated country for which the garment was substantially transformed
country of origin
within the US, labels must have this. Helps with promotion of domestically produced apparel.
country of origin
the features that have the greatest effect on the consumer's satisfaction at any point during these processes
determinant attributes
determines the target market for products and impacts how consumer's evaluate quality
end use
aka outfit or number or garments that are designed to be worn together and fully cloth the target customer for a particular occasion or activity
ensemble
enforces civil rights act, age discrimination in employment act, and equal pay act
equal opportunity commission
the study of people in relationship to their working environment
ergonomics
attributes that can be changed without changing the garment (price, brand name, country of origin)
extrinsic cues
what are the 2 types of quality inspection
fabric and garment
refers to the collection of different fabrics that are used within a group (in the design process)
fabric story
guarantees minimum wage and prohibits unfair labor practices (child labor)
fair labor standards act
who administers the regulations
federal trade commission
1953, classifies fabrics according to how fast they can burn
flammable fabrics act
Purpose is to relay information about the garments to others, both inside and outside the organization so the item can be constructed accurately and to exact specifications of the designer as well as be instantly visually recognized
flats
a line drawing that reflects exact proportions, styling, and fit of a design, in miniature format. Accurate and precise.
flats
transportation package where contractor gets paid to get finished merchandise shipped. Manufacturer arranges and pays separately for transportation and duties
free on board (FOB)
progressive bundle, whole-garment system, and modular manufacturing are all different types of what?
garment assembly
intended to keep consumer's informed and safe, ensure sage and fair business practices, provide clear understanding of the garment's fabric and care
government regulations
4-6 ensembles that share common sub-themes, fabric, notions, trim, and color stories. Purpose is to offer customer opportunity to buy new clothes for carrying out a specific activity in the new season. Formulated so that there is enough choice to suit tastes for customer but encourage them to buy many pieces from this as possible
group
garments made from base or novelty, heavier or "bottom weight" fabrics (jackets, pants, skirts)
hard bodies
when applying buttons, where should they be positioned
horizontal stress point
attributes that can't be changed (fabric, construction, finish)
intrinsic cues
difference between the allowable minimum and maximum of a specification or standard
tolerances
refers to the shape and feature of the product itself but identify the manufacturer of the product
trade dress
any brand name, word, symbol used to identify one manufacturer's products from another's
trademarks
the relationship between quality and price, depends on how much you wear the garment
value
used to appeal to the consumer's need for wearing a smaller size. high-end apparel usually uses this
vanity sizing
what are the 2 computer cutting techniques?
water jet and laser beam
markup covers sales commission and profit, typically 30-50& of the wholesale price, budget priced lines will take the lowest markup and hope to make it up with volume sales, usually the retailers will determine price and manufacturer must work backward to make money
wholesale pricing