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Apparel Production Terms and Processes

Janace Bubonia
  • ©2012
  • 432 Pages
  • 24 pp. full color | softcover | 8.5 x 11
  • 978-1-56367-762-5
$86.50
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Apparel Production Terms and Processes defines materials and terms relating to the mass production of raw materials, design and product development, patternmaking, garment details and component parts, assembly, production and manufacturing, labeling regulations, packaging and finishing, testing, and quality control. In this revised edition of the classic Fashion Production Terms, chapters are presented in a progression that relates to the flow of the production process or the route of the garment from its origin through development 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.
  • Lists of use or examples following many definitions providing the reader with an easy way to assimilate the facts

New to This Edition
  • More than 900 line drawings and photographs including a full-color insert
  • Chapters presented in a progression that corresponds to the production process, from origin through completion
  • Terms related to the global scope of apparel production and sourcing, apparel supply chain, and price classifications for the mass market for all apparel product categories (men's, women's, and children's)
  • Updated terms and information covering sizing information, button materials, zipper types, and packaging information, along with current government stitches, seams, and stitching classes
  • An end-of-book industry resource guide providing industry contacts and additional information sources
  • Metric conversions that provide quick access to common calculations
  • An alphabetical cross-referenced index that helps the reader to locate specific terms quickly
  • The Global Scope of Apparel Production & Sourcing
  • Apparel Supply Chain
  • Brand Categories and Price Point Classifications for Mass-Produced Apparel
  • Apparel Product Categories
  • Raw Materials
  • Color
  • Fabric Specifications
  • Thread Specifications
  • Closures
  • Support & Thermal Materials
  • Support & Shaping Devices
  • Garment Labels
  • Trim
  • Surface Embellishments
  • Product Design/Development
  • Pattern Development
  • Fit, Design, and Construction Details
  • Apparel Manufacturers/Producers
  • Factory Layouts & Types of Production
  • Apparel Production Product Costing
  • Marker Making, Cutting, & Bundling
  • Production

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Janace Bubonia , PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Design, Merchandising and Textiles at Texas Christian University. She has taught classes in design and product development, fashion illustration, fashion show production, promotion, and textile testing among others. She is a member of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC).

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