Section B Flashcards
What is one-off production
Individual items which are made once by highly skilled machinists
What is batch production
A team of workers will work together to complete an agreed number of identical products.
What is mass production
Large number of products manufactured over a long period of time —> make items that are continuously demanding e.g white t-Shirts
What is aesthetic?
Clothing needs to be attractive to look at to attract the consumer and keep up with fashion - decoration can be woven, knitted, printed and embellished on to create a particular style with thickness, finish and colour all contributing to the overall look.
What are the commercial processes
Weaving
Dyeing
Printing
What is weaving?
Automated industrial looms are controlled by software that allows colour scheme and weave patterns to be controlled
What are the three ways of dyeing?
Stock or yarn
Piece
Garment
What are the different printing options?
Screen printing
Roller printing
Sublimation printing
Digital printing
What is commercial printing
Prints pattern onto the top surface of fabrics.
What’s screen printing
A screen with the stencil of the pattern has dye wiped over it to produce an accurate, repeatable print. A separate screen for each colour is required
What are the fastenings
Buttons
Zips
Eyelets
Buckles
Hook and eye
Velcro
Press studs
What are eyelets
Usually made of metal and used as a straightening edge to small holes like lace hole in shoes
What is hook and eye
A two-piece fastening usually made of metal for either side of a join, such as a top of a zip
What are press studs
A two-piece fastening made from plastic or metal
What are buckles
An adjustable fastening made of plastic or metal for straps
What are the diff stock forms
Rolls and bolts
Denier
Ply
What are rolls and bolts
Fabric is sold by the meter in roll (circular) or bolt (flat roll)
What is denier
The unit of weight that measures fineness (tights)
What is ply
The number of threads are spun together to create a yarn
What is continuous flow production
Thousands of identical products are made diff between mass and continuous is kept running 24/7 to maximise production and eliminate extra costs of starting and stopping
Who is coco Chanel
Founder of one of the world famous fashion names
She is known for her trademark suits and interpretations of ‘little black dress’
