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Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn product analysis

I actually read this book back when I attended college were I was studying Fashion Design/Marketing. Very good read it explains every facet of the manufacturing process from fabric to pricing to marketing processes.

Below is an overview of the books many topics:

PART I. INTRODUCTION TO APPAREL MANUFACTURING.

1. Organization of the Apparel Business.

Nature of Apparel.
Structure of the Apparel Industry.
Basic Business Concepts Applied to the Apparel Industry.
Globalization of Apparel Manufacturing.
Organization of Apparel Firms According to Areas of Specialization.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

2. Marketing Strategies.

Marketing Responsibilities in Apparel Firms.
Strategic Marketing Processes.
Retail and Wholesale Marketing Strategies.
Labeling and Licensing.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

3. Merchandising Processes.

Context of Merchandising.
Concepts of Apparel Product Lines.
Dimensions of Product Change.
Nature and Timing of Merchandising Responsibilities.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

PART II. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.

4. Sources of Quality and Performance Standards.

Company Standards for Quality, Size and Fit, and Performance.
Developing and Using Specifications.
Writing Specifications for Apparel Manufacturing.
Professional Perspectives on Product Development.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

5. Style Analysis and Specification Development.

Role of Style Analysis.
Processes of Style Analysis and Specification Development.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

6. Creative and Technical Design.

Influences on the Design Process.
Creative Design.
Technical Design.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

PART III. DIMENSIONS OF APPAREL MANAGEMENT.

7. Management of Quality.

Systems of Quality Management.
Methods of Assuring Quality.
Costs and Benefits of Quality Programs.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

8. Costs, Costing, Pricing, and Profit.

Costs and Profits.
Systems of Costing.
Stages of Costing.
Determining Product Costs.
Cost/Volume Relationships.
Pricing Strategies.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

9. Materials Sourcing and Selection.

The Global Textile Complex.
The Role of Sourcing in an Apparel Firm.
Materials Sourcing Processes.
Selecting Fabrics.
Predicting Aesthetics and Performance.
Evaluating Fabric Quality.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

10. Product Development and Production Sourcing.

Sourcing Issues.
Global Sourcing.
Sourcing Priorities and Processes.
Costing Imported Goods.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

PART IV. FOCUS ON PRODUCTION.

11. Apparel Engineering.

Work Flow.
Apparel Production Systems.
Production Processes.
Work Study.
Work Measurement.
Ergonomics.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

12. Production Planning and Management.

Productivity Concepts.
Production Strategies and Concepts.
Production Planning.
Human Resource Management.
Inventory Management.
Equipment Management and Plant Modernization.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

13. Preproduction Operations.

Initiation of Preproduction Operations.
Marker Making.
Spreading.
Cutting.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

14. Stitches, Seams, Thread, and Needles.

Stitches.
Seams.
Sewing Threads.
Needles.
Seam Appearance and Performance.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

15. Equipment for Assembly and Pressing.

Stages of Technology Advancement.
Sewing Machine Fundamentals.
Work Aids.
Pressing Equipment.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

PART V. FINDINGS MANAGEMENT.

16. Support Materials.

Purposes of Support Materials.
Interlinings.
Linings.
Other Support Materials.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

17. Closures.

Purposes and Costs of Closures.
Zippers.
Buttons and Buttonholes.
Snaps and Hooks.
Elastic.
Hook and Loop Tape.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

18. Trims.

Types and Sources of Trims.
Knit Trims.
Embroidery.
Appliqu?s, Insets, and Lace Trims.
Screen, Heat Transfer, and Digital Printing.
Labels.
Summary.
References and Reading List.
Key Words.
Discussion Questions and Activities.

Appendix.

Garment Analysis Application #1 Analysis of T-Shirts.
Garment Analysis Application #2 Analysis of Men?s Dress Pants.
Garment Analysis Application #3 Analysis of Men?s Dress Shirts.

Glossary.The book should be available at one of these online sellers:

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