Garment Manufacturing: Traditional and Innovative Developments

This book provides an overview of commercially mass-produced garments, the working structure, and standard operating practices of the garment industry, along with design and technological interventions and innovative concepts in garment manufacturing. The coverage spans the fundamentals of garment manufacturing, traditional manufacturing practices, and surface embellishment techniques to the introduction of advanced technologies such as automation and robotics, 3D body scanning, digital printing, and CAD/CAM technologies. It also covers evaluation techniques, quality control, and garment costing. Key features : Helps readers understand the working environment, organizational structure, styles, design processes, precise garment fit, and surface ornamentation techniques of the ready-to-wear garment industry Provides a comprehensive package covering both design and technical aspects of the garment-making process Covers raw material selection, garment designing, manufacturing, finishing, and packaging of garments in bulk quantities Supplements technical and design inputs with case studies, relevant examples, and market surveys Reviews best work practices for enhanced productivity and efficiency in the garment industry This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in fashion and apparel engineering and technology, as well as textile design.