Apparel Production Terms and Processes

by Janace E. Bubonia

Overview

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, labeling 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 fibers
- Overview of technological advances with digital factories, digital coloring 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 labeling
- 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 personalized 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501393945
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/03/2025
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	8.55(w) x 11.15(h) x 1.15(d)

About the Author

Janace E. Bubonia, PhD, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University. She currently teaches courses in digital design, product development, and trend forecasting and has taught fashion illustration, fashion show production, promotion, and textile testing among others. She is a member of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), ASTM International, and Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA).

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Part One: Apparel Production Overview
1. The Global Scope of Apparel Production
2. Industry Classification Systems within the Apparel Supply Chain
3. Brand Categories and Price Point Classifications
4. Apparel Product Categories

Part Two: Raw Materials and Component Parts
5. Raw Materials
6. Fabric Specifications and Color Management
7. Thread Specifications
8. Support and Thermal Materials
9. Support and Shaping Devices
10. Trim and Surface Embellishments
11. Closures
12. Garment Labels

Part Three: Design Development and Product Specifications
13. Product Design and Development
14. Patternmaking Tools, Methods and Computer Technology
15. Sizing and Fit
16. Design Details
17. Garment Openings
18. Hem Finishes
19. ASTM and ISO Stitch Classifications
20. ASTM and ISO Seam Classifications
21. Apparel Production and Product Costing
22. Product Specifications

Part Four: Production and Quality Control
23. Production and Sourcing
24. Manufacturers, Factory Layouts, and Production Systems
25. Marker Making, Cutting, and Bundling
26. Finishing
27. Quality Assurance, Product Testing, and Inspection
28. Packaging

Credits
ASTM Stitch and Seam Classifications
Index