Apparel Production Terms and Processes

Apparel Production Terms and Processes, Third Edition defines materials and terms relating to global mass production of raw materials, design and development, garment details and component parts, sizing and fit, patternmaking tools, methods and computer technology, pre-production operations, assembly, production and manufacturing, labelling regulations, testing and quality control, inspection, finishing, and packaging.

In this new edition, chapters continue to follow the product from concept to completion. Each chapter opens with a brief introduction followed by terms that are listed alphabetically; terms are grouped according to subject by use or application. This edition expands the global perspective, integrates recent advances in technology, and focuses on sustainability.

New to this Edition

• New developments and initiatives on sustainability including regulations, packaging, and fibres
• Overview of technological advances with digital factories, digital colouring tools, and the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions
• Enhanced global focus includes International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) system, international sizing standards, and updates on safety regulations and compliance of labelling
• Ethical sourcing through transparency
• Expansion of anthropometric data and body scanning and addition of inclusive sizing

Apparel Production Terms and Processes STUDIO

• Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalised study tips
• Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions
• Enhance your knowledge with visual analysis exercises and activities
• Access downloadable files for specification sheets

Instructor Resources

• New Instructor’s Guide provides sample syllabi, teaching strategies for a range of courses, video links, sample activities and projects, and learning outcomes for each chapter
• Test Bank includes sample test questions for each chapter
• Image bank offers a selection of photos for instructors to integrate into their lecture materials