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Garments Manufacturing & Care
Garment manufacturing process and operations
From fabric to finished garment: cutting, sewing, finishing, packing. Production line management, quality, and the operations that turn fabric into apparel at scale.
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Essential reading
Start here. The most important articles that explain the category to a textile engineer in one sitting.
Dimensional Stability
Does Fleece Shrink? How to Wash Fleece Without Damaging It
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Does Corduroy Shrink? Protecting Your Corduroy Clothes
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Store Wool Sweaters Without Moth Damage
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Store Silk Clothes Long-Term
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Fold vs. Hang Clothes: Which Fabrics Need Which
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Does Tencel (Lyocell) Shrink? Everything About Lyocell Care
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Store Clothes Long-Term (Vacuum Bags, Cedar, and More)
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Wash Modal and Tencel: The Eco-Fiber Care Guide
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Does Capilene Polyester Shrink? Let’s Get to the Bottom of It!
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Does Acrylic Shrink? How to Safely Wash Acrylic Fabric
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Does Modal Shrink? The Truth About Modal Fabric Care
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Does Viscose Shrink? And How to Stop It
Synthetic polyester fleece is highly resistant to traditional, water-based shrinkage. Because it is engineered from...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Sew a Seam: Types, Allowances, and Finishing Methods
Seam allowance of 5/8 inch (1.5cm) is the standard distance from the raw edge for...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Sew a Hem: Every Hemming Method Explained
How to Sew a Hem: Every Hemming Method Explained A hem is the finished edge...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Sew a Zipper: Invisible, Lapped, and Centered
A zipper is sewn using a specialized zipper foot that allows the needle to stitch...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Sew a Straight Stitch: The Foundation of All Sewing
A straight stitch is sewn by setting your sewing machine to the straight stitch position,...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
How to Thread a Sewing Machine: Step-by-Step for All Machines
Sewing machine threading is the process of routing thread from the spool through every control...
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Garments Manufacturing & Care
Does Chiffon Shrink? Delicate Fabric Care Explained
Yes, chiffon can shrink — the shrinkage risk depends entirely on fiber content: silk chiffon...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the SAM for a basic T-shirt?
Standard Allowed Minutes: 12-18 minutes for a basic men's T-shirt at an efficient factory. 18-25 for a polo. 30-45 for jeans.
What is the difference between CMT and FOB?
CMT (Cut-Make-Trim): factory cost to convert fabric into a garment. FOB (Free On Board): factory cost + fabric + trim + transport to ship. FOB is the all-in cost at the port of origin.
What is a progressive bundle system?
A garment manufacturing method where bundles of cut pieces move through progressive stations, each station performing a specific operation. More efficient than bundle-by-bundle processing. Standard for high-volume apparel.
What is SAH in garment manufacturing?
Standard Allowed Hours. The total time (in hours) budgeted for producing one unit. Calculated by summing the SAM (in minutes) across all operations and dividing by 60. Used for production planning and efficiency measurement.
What is the difference between IE and PE in garment manufacturing?
IE (Industrial Engineering) focuses on process improvement, line balancing, and efficiency. PE (Production Engineering) focuses on machinery, equipment, and technical systems. Both are critical for apparel manufacturing.
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