Identification and Measurement of different type of garments

Identification of parts of different type of garments

Tops (Simple Shirt)Front Bodice 1Back Bodice 1Sleeve 2Neck Binding 1Sleeve Binding 2Placket 1Pocket 1/2Cuff 2Yoke 1

Identification of parts of different type of garments

Bottom (Trousers)Front Panel 2Back Panel 2Waist Band 1Loops 5Patch/Watch/Coin pocket 2Back Pocket 2Yoke 2Pocket bag 2Facing 2Right Fly 1Left Fly 1

What are Specs???

The word “Specs” came from Specifications

Basically it represents the measurements of a garment

Size Chart

Why Specs are required ???

Specs are required :

Key to reproduce the garment

Raw Material How many / How much is required?

What is required?

Pricing

Measurements…

There are three type of measurements

LinearHorizontal

Vertical

Cervical

Circular

Measurements…

Horizontal measurementsHeight of person

Length of garment

Vertical measurementsWidth of person

Silhouette of garment

Measurements…

Length is one of the 6 basic quantities of physics in SI system

Length

Mass

Current

Intensity of Light

Time

Quantity of a substance

Units of Measurement…

Two units of measurement are most commonly used in clothing industry

British system (Inches)

SI system (centimeters)

Inches

1” contain 8 divisions. Each division is known as a point.

Now a days 16 and 32 divisions of an inch are also used

This is a complex and less accurate system of measurement

Centimeters (cm)

1 cm 10 divisions. Each division is known as one mili-meter .

This is a easy and more accurate system of measurement

Measuring tools

Measuring Tape

Steel Rulers

Japanese rulers

Measuring tape

Measuring Tape is made of a flexible material.

With the span of time it may be stretched to some extent and can get some addition in its length

Calibration is necessary

Try to use a single brand in all the departments

Instructions for measuring…

There should be enough light

Inspection table should be of proper height

Surface of Inspections table should be smooth and horizontal

Standard conditions of testing should be maintained

Garment should be in relaxed form

Instructions for measuring…

Angle of inspector’s vision must be 90 degrees with measuring tape

Put your fingers beneath the measuring ends

Always keep the zero point of measuring tape in your left hand