Calculating line efficiency becomes a little more complicated when a garment production line handles two or more styles with different SAM values during the same shift. A simple output-based calculation may not always give you the full picture because each style contributes a different number of standard minutes. For production teams, industrial engineers, and apparel […]
Starting a garment manufacturing business involves much more than buying sewing machines. The right garment factory machines depend on the products you plan to manufacture, their construction, production volume, and the processes your factory will handle. A small unit making shirts will have different machine requirements from a factory producing T-shirts, leggings, jeans, or other […]
Apparel CAD software has become an important part of digital pattern making and product development. It can help apparel teams handle patterns, grading, fitting, marker making, and fabric consumption more efficiently. For apparel manufacturers, having CAD in-house can also make it easier to store digital patterns, make corrections, and reduce the time involved in sample […]
Fabric suppliers may quote prices per meter, while buyers and merchandisers often need to compare fabric costs per kg. This can make price comparison confusing, especially when fabrics have different widths and GSM. The good news is that the conversion is quite simple when you know the fabric width and GSM. The example below shows […]
When we work on lean improvement projects, the goal is not simply to identify waste and suggest a solution. We need a structured approach that helps us understand the problem, measure the current situation, identify the real cause, and make sure the improvement continues after the project is completed. This is where the DMAIC approach […]
Safety is one of the most important considerations in garment manufacturing, especially when the finished garments are going to be worn by consumers. There is a chance that needles and other sharp metal objects used for manufacturing the products may still be on the garment. This is harmful for the consumer, and the chances of […]
A fabric coming out of the loom is not always ready to be used for the final application. In most cases, it goes through additional processing to improve its appearance, feel, performance, or durability. These additional treatments are known as textile finishing. We’ve seen how much difference the right finish can make to a fabric. […]
If you are making clothing for the US, then you need to understand what the RN number on the clothing label means. It may look like an easy product code or identification number, but it’s not that simple. It actually has a purpose in the US. In our experience, we have seen a lot of […]
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 […]
