aligned to industry standards apparel revision summer 2014 release
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Aligned to Industry Standards
APPAREL REVISION
Summer 2014 Release
CURRICULUM TEAM
Beth Bell, Ph. D, Wake County
Kimberly Clark, Caldwell County
Lisa Harrington, Lee County
Dawn Harrison, Wake County
Malena Robinson, Yancey County
Kimberly Smith, Harnett County
Traci Steele, Rowan County
Susan Way, Carteret County
APPAREL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
• Re-Shoring Initiative•Multiple Skills now needed in the Apparel and Textile Industry
•Design•Construction•Fabrication and Re-engineering•Technology
KEY POINTS FROM BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
FA31 Apparel and Textile Production I
FA32 Apparel and Textile Production II
NEW COURSE NAMES
•History of the Industry• Fundamentals of Design• Essential Construction Skills• Textiles
FA31 APPAREL AND TEXTILE PRODUCTION I
FA32 APPAREL AND TEXTILE PRODUCTION II
• Technical Design • Textile Science and Innovations• Global Manufacturing Process• Apparel Market Research and Marketing
Plan• Labeling, Packaging and Global Markets
Current Cluster:
Additional Cluster:
NC CAREER CLUSTERS
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.– Alvin Toffler
1.01: Understand Apparel and Textile Industry Careers
1.00 –UNDERSTAND CAREERS,
ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION IN THE
APPAREL AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Design Production Sales
The main objective for students to realize is the various careers involved in getting a garment from the design stage to a retail facility.
APPAREL DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Careers are divided into 4 categories:
Apparel DesignApparel ManufacturingProduction ManagementSales & Distribution
APPAREL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
1.02: Understand technical design and textile science.
1.00 –UNDERSTAND CAREERS,
ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION IN THE
APPAREL AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY
TECHNICAL DESIGN
TEXTILE SCIENCE
• Create a patt ern for a garment or an apparel product.
• Consider the design details.• Select the materials (fabrication and trims)• Construct the sample (prototype)• Fit, revise and finalize the sample• Create an apparel technical design pack• Prepare patt ern for mass production
PATTERN MAKING PROCESS
2.01 Understand product construction.
2.00- UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION IN THE
APPAREL & TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Lockstitch machine Overlock machine Embroidery machine Needle size and types Machine Adjustments
TYPES OF MACHINES
Chainstitch
Coverstitch
Lockstitch
CLASSES OF STITCHES
Superimposed seams
Lapped seamsBound seamsFlat seamsEdge finished seams
Ornamental seams
CLASSES OF SEAMS AND FINISHES
Seam Length- How long the seam is.
Seam Width- How wide…Seam allowance is typically finished between 1/4"to ½”.
Seam Depth- thickness or flatness of a seam. Aff ects appearance and comfort.
SEAM ENGINEERING
Construction Details
Garment Shaping Devices
FacingsSleevesCollarsCuffs and placketsWaistbandsPocketsFastenersHems
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION AND DETAILS
TECHNICAL SKETCHES
OPERATIONAL BREAKDOWN OF A TOTEBAG
2.02 Understand global produciton and maufacturing.
2.00- UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION IN THE
APPAREL & TEXTILE INDUSTRY
FABRICATION IN APPAREL INDUSTRY
Understand the steps in making a production pattern
Explain the process of assembling an apparel item
Interpret the standards of quality control in apparel production
Recognize issues aff ecting apparel manufacturing?
Understand the influence of globalization on the U.S. apparel industry.
Describe the evolution of improved child labor practices and safe working conditions in the U.S. and the world.
Understand harmful apparel manufacturing practices and the impact upon the environment.
MANUFACTURING A PRODUCTION PATTERN
Manufacturing a Production PatternGrading Marking SpreadingCutting
METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE PRODUCT
Custom Construction – Tailor/Couture
Progressive Bundle vs. PieceworkUnit Production SystemModular Manufacturing
STANDARDS OF QUALITY CONTROL
Societal Labor IssuesEnvironmental IssuesGlobal Trade and Regulations
ISSUES IN MANUFACTURING
3.01Understand marketing mix.
3.00- UNDERSTAND THE APPAREL &
TEXTILE MARKET
Product (Qualtity, Size, Packaging, Design, Logo, Slogan)
Price (Cost to produce,markup,break even, profit margin)
Place (how/where sold, distribution, inventory, order, delivery)
Promotion (advertising, promotions, returns)
MARKETING MIX
Situation Analysis (snapshot of market, target market, competition)
Objective (short and long term goals)
Strategies (decisions about 4 P’s)Tactics (specific activities to carry out plan)
Action Plan (time line, budget)
MARKETING PLAN
3.02Understand market research
3.00- UNDERSTAND THE APPAREL &
TEXTILE MARKET
MARKET RESEARCH
Key PointsWhat are the fundamentals of marketing research?
How do fashion companies forecast or use forecasting?
Key TermsFashion Forecasting Market Research
Fashion Trend Consumer ResearchFashion Services Sales ResearchColor Services Comparison ShoppingTrade Publications Consumer
Publications
4.01Understand product labeling guidelines.
4.00- UNDERSTAND THE GLOBAL MARKET
4.02Understand the buyer’s market.
4.00- UNDERSTAND THE GLOBAL MARKET