Apparel Manufacturing - Sewn Product Analysis  (English, Paperback, Kunz Grace)

Our goal for the 4th edition Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis  remains the same as it was for the first edition: to provide a broad conceptual and somewhat theoretical perspective of apparel manufacturing that will serve as a foundation for future apparel professionals. We have consulted professionals, industry trade associations, visited factories in national and international locations, and participated in numerous apparel related conferences and workshops to supplement academic research and personal observations.

Salient Features

• Conceptual framework-Provided of the manufacturing process for future apparel professionals.
• Helps students understand the complex decision making involved in marketing, merchandising, and producing apparel to meet the needs of the target customer.
• Global, integrated perspective.
• Helps students understand the interrelationships among processes and decisions.
• Content divided into five parts-Focuses on the factors that determine the cost, price, quality, performance, and value of garments.
• Part I presents a broad perspective of the organization of the apparel business, the roles of marketing and merchandising, and the complexities of operating in a worldwide market.
• Part II provides a comprehensive discussion of apparel development processes including development of product standards and specifications. Specific roles of design and technical design are enhanced with new sections on establishing garment fit and finishing.
• Part III focuses on apparel management with emphasis on quality, cost, materials, product development, and production sourcing.
• Part IV examines production processes considering engineering production planning and management, and human resources that underlay preproduction, sewing equipment, and finishing operations.
• Part V focuses on management issues and decisions related to support materials, closures, and trims.
• Appendices enable readers to relate sewn product decisions to three basic apparel products including t-shirts, men's dress slacks, and dress shirts.