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Rework and repair are sometimes unavoidable in apparel production. Even in a well-managed factory, workmanship defects, measurement problems, construction errors,

Quality control in apparel production should not begin when the garments are already finished. By the time a serious construction,

Calculating shipment CBM is simple. Choosing the right shipping container is not. A basic CBM calculation tells us the theoretical

A pre-production meeting, commonly called a PP Meeting, is one of the most important control points before bulk apparel production

The cutting room is one of the most important control points in apparel production. Once fabric is cut, many decisions

Shrinkage is one of the most important dimensional-control issues in apparel production. It is also one of the easiest problems

Sewing line efficiency is one of the most frequently discussed performance measures in apparel manufacturing. But a high efficiency percentage

Fabric inspection is often described as a quality-control procedure. That is true—but it is only part of the reason fabric

Fabric width may look like a simple specification on a fabric sheet, but in apparel production it can have a

In apparel production, GSM is one of the most commonly used fabric specifications. But it is also one of the

A garment pattern changes throughout product development. Fit comments may change measurements. Construction may be revised. Garment balance may need

Fit approval is one of the most important stages between garment development and bulk production. But fit approval is not