Overview

Apparel creators face new technologies and testing devices to ensure the quality and safety of their products. This book discusses different testing protocols for apparel and related accessories, pinpointing their salient features. It covers the importance of various essential standards and regulations associated with quality evaluation of apparels for the export market and reviews assorted safety aspects of children's apparel. The book also highlights the role of retailers, agent, vendor, and laboratory in the quality program of clothing sector.

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Author:   Subrata Das (Central Silk Technological Institute, Bangalore, India) ,  Subrata Das
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing India Pvt Ltd
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing India Pvt Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9788190800136

ISBN 10:   8190800132
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   25 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Importance of quality characterisation Current scenario Essential elements of quality characterisation Role of regulatory and specialty tests in quality characterisation Customer satisfaction related to quality References Quality protocols and performance standards of apparels and related accessories Introduction Protocols for apparel testing Various performance standards of fabrics used in apparel Various performance standards in apparel References Benchmarking of quality in apparel General requirements Flammability requirement of apparel for export Performance in colour fastness of apparel Characterisation of apparel durability Performance and functional properties of apparel References Importance of flammability, care label and fibre content of apparel Essential standards and regulations Flammability Care labelling of garments Fibre products identification References Safety issues for different accessories in children garment Importance of safety issues Small parts - choking hazards Metal fasteners Zipper fasteners Dungaree clips (hasps) and sliders D-rings Functional and non-functional drawstrings, cords/ties Toggles Fixed bows Buttons Pom-poms and fringe Decorative trims and embellishments Bead Sequins Jewel Heat transfer diamante (rhinstone) and stud guidelines References Case studies of safety review in children garment Introduction Safety review Evaluation of restricted substances and hazardous components testing for children's products General wearing apparel flammability requirements Children's sleepwear/loungewear flammability requirements References Product recall in children garment Reason of product recall Case studies on product recall Necessity of recall References Role of different stakeholders in the quality of apparel Introduction Role of a retailer Role of a buying agent Role of a factory Role of a third party laboratory Concluding remarks References

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Dr Subrata Das is Senior Manager - Technical with Li & Fung India Private Limited, Bangalore.

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