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 […]
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 […]
