Normally, the Man to Machine Ratio (MMR) is calculated considering a single shift. Though sometimes factories work overtime for 2-4 hours a day, I have never seen or heard of factories deriving the Man-to-Machine Ratio differently for overtime hours. I think this question is an eye-opener for engineers and production teams to think differently about […]
Most of us overlook sewing threads in our garment production process. Even though it is a tiny material, it is of high significance. In fact, if you get the calculations wrong, your entire production may come to a halt. For a single piece of garment, a high amount of thread is not required, but when […]
Though the piping and binding terms are used interchangeably by many, binding and piping are not the same thing. There is some difference between a binding and a piping when we look at its construction and its application in a garment. In this post, the primary difference between these two terms is explained using examples. […]
If you think manufacturing garments is all about producing more clothes, then you are wrong. We have been working with garment manufacturers over the last three decades, and we have seen one thing in common so far. That is the hectic schedules in a garment manufacturing process. We have seen executives in the apparel manufacturing […]
The garment sampling process is an important part of the apparel manufacturing cycle. Delays in sampling and sample approvals impact on-time shipment delivery. Secondly, when the sampling process gets delayed, the productivity of the sampling department gets reduced. To address this, garment manufacturers must take certain actions to reduce he sample development time. The question […]
As an apparel manufacturer, then you must have experienced this at least once in your career. That is a missed deadline. It can be due to anything, not necessarily your team’s problem. It can happen when your cutting team goes slightly behind their deadline or even when your shipment arrives a bit late. Once something […]
At Dinesh Exports, we get enquiries from brands and other fashion buyers looking for the right fabric for the collection. A few of these enquiries are sometimes really clear, and sometimes it is not that clear. Believe me, all of the buyers want to know what NS fabric is most of the time. Buyers are […]
Finding a sustainable woven fabric manufacturer is an easy task nowadays. What’s difficult is finding a manufacturer that is reliable, delivers consistent high-quality products, and communicates well enough to take your brand to the next level. If you are among the hundreds, or even thousands of people who start their sourcing journey requesting dozens of […]
If you are starting a clothing business or you already have one, you know that it takes a lot of work every day to stay on top of the daily tasks. Things like talking to suppliers, planning marketing campaigns, and sketching your collections are one of those tasks that comes with other daily tasks like […]
New fashion brands are making a huge mistake by choosing fabrics based only on how few fabrics looks. Looks matter, but that should not be the only thing fashion brands should be looking for. A beautiful fabric may wrinkle too much or lose its shape after washing. Or, worst case, it can lose its performance […]
