Globaliszation and Recent Advances in Textiles and Apparel(Elective)

Paper Code: 
FTT 143 A
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To provide knowledge about the key issues of globalization and skills in sourcing.
  • To provide in depth knowledge of latest developments in textile and apparel designing and help them to identify thrust areas of research.
     
12.00
Unit I: 
  • Globalization & its impact on Indian Economy
  • Development in textile and apparel industries before and after phasing out quota system
  • Supply chain management in textiles and apparel, Principles and role in branding
  • Evaluation of key issues facing textile and apparel business in global markets considering ethical, economic, political, social and professional implications.
  • Sourcing options considering quality, production capabilities, workers’ rights, investment risk, logistics, legal compliance and trade policies.
  • Overview of marketing process, consumer market trend and analysis.
  • Merchandise concept and planning.
  • Recent advances in retailing and merchandising.
     
12.00
Unit II: 
  • introduction to Micro fibers
  • Eco friendly production and processing in textile.
  • Wastes from textile and apparel industry: Environmental impact of dyeing, printing and finishes.
  • Introduction of effluent of textile and apparel industry and effluent treatment plants.
     
12.00
Unit III: 
  • Development of nano fibre and non-woven; Smart Textures, Medical Textiles; Technical textiles; special textiles for industrial applications, automotive textiles, industrial textiles, agro textiles.
  • Introduction to phase change materials; shape memory materials, chromic materials.
     
12.00
Unit IV: 
  • Innovation in home textiles.
  • High performance material, enhancing functionality through finishes.
  • Application of nano-fibre on finishes, micro encapsulation, special aesthetic finishes and comfort imparting finishes with references to the application, uses and characteristics.
     
12.00
Unit V: 
  • Introduction to concept of CAD/CAM in garment manufacturing.
  • Complete pattern design system, preparation for grading marker and pattern making.
  • Introduction to computer controlled machinery for garment manufacturing, 3D scanning technology, development of Robotic for CAM.
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
Essential Readings: 

 

  • Easey Mike 2000. Fashion Marketing. Blackwell Science.
  • Jarnow J & Guessio M. 1991. Inside the Fashion Business. Prentice Hall.
  • Karpan 2004. Change in Trends in Apparel Industry. Abiskeh Publ.
  • Kathryn Moore Greenwood 1978. Fashion Innovation & Marketing. Macmillan Co.
  • Kitty Dickerson 1995. Textiles & Apparels in Global Economy. Merril l Prentice Hall.
  • Gerry Cooklin. 1991. Introduction to Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell.
  • Jacob Solinger 1980. Apparel Manufacture. Van Nostrand Reilfold.
  • Fringes GS. Fashion from Concept to Consumer. Prentice International.
  • Agarwal N.P & Mishra B.K, 2009. Business FinanceProf. Publication.
  • Jackson T & David S. 2008. Fashion Buying & Merchandising Management, Mcmillan Distribution Ltd.
References: 

Cranz RLM.1972. Clothing Concepts. Collier Mcmillan
Paola de Helena & Muellor Stewart Carol 1986. Marketing Todays Fashion. Prentice Hall.
Gerry Cooklin. 1997. Garment Technology for Fashion Designer’s. Blackwell.
Ruth Glock 1990. Apparel Manufacturing. Macmillan.
Pradeep V Mehta 1998. Managing Quality in Apparel Industry. New Age International.
 

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