Raw Material Calculations

Fabric Requirements

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Fabric Requirements Types of Fabric Quantity of Fabric Delivery Time

Fabric Calculation For Woven Fabric in meters For Knitted Fabrics in Kgs

Reasons--- End of the day fabric is used in length for woven and

knitted garments Knitted fabric is traded in Kgs while woven fabric is trade

in meters Best is that fabric for knitted and woven garments should

be calculated in meters Fabric consumption for knitted is also calculated in

meters and then it is converted into weight

Fabric Calculation Most important step in costing and

production Needs lots of skill and concentration There are many ways to do it

Fabric Calculation Methods

Fabric consumption for Garments Four Ways Make exact sample Marking on fabric with the help of patterns With the help of simple arithmetic By taking help from GGT or any graphic

machines

By Making Samples Cares to taken Be careful in selecting the sample to be copied Make sample in the same fabric and in the same size Treat sample exactly as per the treatment of original

sample Make more than one sample Check specs again and again

With the help of calculations

Need to know the area of the garment

Garment Area Calculation Length *Width = area From area we can calculate weight and

total length of a fabric required

Calculation Parameters Learn how to measure garment Use of measuring tape is quite sensitive Make garment relax There should be no tension In a standard atmosphere Noting down measurements carefully

Size ratio matters a lot Fabric width needs to be taken into

consideration

Multiplication and calculate area and weight with the help of GSM

Practical Examples

Accessories Calculations

You cannot complete garment with out accessories

Types of Accessories Related to garment stitching Packing accessories

Basic needs for calculations Complete information about :

Quality Types Quantity Sources Prices Approved and unimproved sources Units Packing

How to calculate? From garment From garment specs

Garment related accessories

Stitching thread Buttons Zips Tapes Strings Cords Fusing

Embroidery thread Stickers

Packing Related Labels Tags Tickets Poly bags Tissue papers Instructions labels Blister bags Cartons Carton covering sheets Hangers Any more Pins/clips

Steps in calculations

List down the items Calculate consumption ---- most difficult job---

needs very high level skill and care Have to cater many more thing, like units, packing

etc Time involved and time available Garment prices and cost of inputs Payment terms Approvals required

Final Sheets Prepare a final sheet of requirements Get it edited by colleagues Check twice before sending it to purchase

or commercial department

Margins in Calculations Normally low prices items are over ordered Breakage elements is kept in calculation Wrong counting is considered, particularly

in labels Items used in general are ordered more

than quantity required, like, tag pins

Checking in Store Before final order, purchase department

checks from store If available in store then calculations

should be revised

Purchasing and storing Things are purchased and stored separately

for every order Store keeps the issuing and receiving

record Store ensures that goods have been reached

well in time

Major Function of PPC To calculate To arrange To issue when required

Final verdict Delivery of shipment

On time With stipulated budget Of required quantity

Depends on PPC department