Apparel Manufacturing Engineering-II

Topic: Introduction to Clothing Material

Prepared by
Md. Ramij Howlader
Assistant Professor, TE
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
Apparel

In broad sense, Apparel is a functional & decorative

any item for human being which mainly used for
wearing purpose. In this sense jewelry, sunglass etc
also can be called apparel.
Time: 30min
SET–A

1. Define: Apparel, Garment, Style 2

2. Write down the functions of clothing. 2
3. List out 20 trims name. 3
4. Differentiate between trims and accessories. 3
SET-B
5. Define: clothing, Textile, Fashion 2
6. Write down the requirements of clothing. 2
7. List out 20 accessories name. 3
8. Differentiate between sewing thread and yarn. 3
Clothing

In broad sense, Clothing refers to any item made from

cloth that may be wearable or not. For example, shirt,
pant, bed sheet, pillow cover etc.
Garments

Garments are the any wearing item specially made

from cloth such as t-shirt, shirt, trouser etc.

For an example, a bed sheet is clothing but not

garments.
But in generally, Apparel, Garment and Clothing are same.

In generally, Clothing is fiber and textile material worn to

cover parts of the human body. For example - shirts, pants,
shorts, dresses, coats, underwear etc.

Clothing is chosen based on ---

• Religion
• History
• Geographical conditions
• Age
• Gender
• Socioeconomic status etc.
Function of Clothing

 Protection: To protect the human body from

shame, outer environment or any kind of hazards. For
example, Hospital workers wear protective clothing
for sanitary reasons.

 Decoration: To decorate our body for any purpose

such as anniversary, birthday party etc.

 Identification: Easily can identify as a member of

a group or organization by the help of clothing. For
an example, Anyone can identify easily police, army
or traffic police by the clothing he worn.
Clothing Materials

Clothing is not made from a single materials. Many

materials are needed to complete a clothing or
garments. Some of them used as a main materials,
some are used for decorate the garments etc. The
materials which are needed to make a complete
garments is called clothing materials.
Clothing Materials

 The materials which have been needed to make a

complete garments is called clothing materials.
 In other word, the materials which has direct influence
on garments aesthetic or functional properties and must
be consumed during the production process is called
clothing materials.
 Such as fabric, button, zipper etc.
 A sewing machine can not be called as a clothing
materials because it does not consumed during the
production process.
Importance of Clothing Materials

 As it has direct influenced on garments aesthetic as

well as functional properties so it is most important for
the garments.
 The quality of garments depends on the quality of
clothing materials.
 The physical and mechanical properties of garments
depends on the clothing materials used.
 Sometimes value can be added with the garments by
using some clothing materials.
 The wearibility of garments depends on clothing
materials used.
Types of Clothing Materials

Clothing Materials

Sub materials

Main Materials
(Fabric for garments, yarn for
Accessories
sweater, lather)
Trims
On the basis of Visibility

Mainly clothing materials are two types-

 Visible clothing materials such as button, zipper.

 Invisible clothing materials such as interlining, collar
stay etc.
Trims or Trimmings

Trims are functional materials which are mandatory

for making a garments other than fabric. Such as
sewing thread, button, zipper etc. Sometimes trims
can be used as a decorative materials.

Accessories

Accessories are the materials which are not

mandatory for making a garments but use for
decorative purpose or value adding purpose. Such as
poly bag, carton, hangtag etc.
Difference between Trims & Accessories:

Trims Accessories

It can be attached with the It can not be attached with

garments directly. the garments directly.
It can be used as a functional It is decorative item for the
item of the garments. garments.
It may be visible or invisible. It must be visible.

It can be used as a mandatory It is non mandatory part and

part of the garments. used for value adding
purpose.
Most of the case it can be It is used for the finishing
used as a sewing item purpose.
List of Trims
1. Sewing thread 15. Draw/ String cord
2. Label 16. Logo print
3. Button 17. Swivel hook
4. Zipper 18. Eyelet
5. Interlining 19. Collar stay
6. Lining 20. Buckle
7. Hook & loop fastener 21. Weaving belt
(Velcro ) 22. Seam sealing tape
8. Padding 23. Cable (steel wire)
9. Elastic 24. Adjuster
10.Down 25. Rivet
11.Piping Cord
12.Shoulder Pad
13.Stopper
14.Twill Tape
List of Accessories
1. Poly bag
2. Elastic bag 16. Defect indicator
3. Mini poly bag 17. Tissue paper
4. Master cartoon 18. Back board
5. Inner cartoon 19. Neck board
6. Size clip 20. Numbering sticker
7. P. P. band 21. Hanger
8. Tag pin 22. Size sticker
9. Brass pin 23. Cartoon pad
10. Collar stand 24. Both side tape
11. Safety pin 25. Clip
12. Gum tape 26. Cartoon sticker
13. Arrow sticker 27. Plastic clip
14. Scotch tape 28. Size tag
15. Barcode
Factors consider for choosing clothing materials-

 Style of the garments: Style of the garments affect the

materials. For example, if you want to make a skirt that flows
and drapes smoothly, you should choose well draping fabric
such as silk. If you want the same skirt stiffer and thicker then
cotton or linen is suitable.
 Use of garments: Use of the garments also affect the
materials. For disposable medical garments organic cotton is
suitable. On the other hand, for long lasting window curtain
synthetic materials are suitable. Cotton feels comfort and
specially suitable for the neonant dress. Footballer and
cricketer use synthetic materials jersey for less absorbent.
 Maintenance of Garments: The maintenance of a
garment is also essential. If the piece is something that needs to
be washed or ironed often, it is wise to go for a fabric that can
take a lot of washing and is easy to press
 Doctor working on Hospital wears apron.
> DO IT Which function fulfill the apron?

a) Protection

b) Identification

c) Protection and Identification both

d) Protection, Decoration and Identification all

 In broad sense which one is appropriate
> DO IT in case of Window Curtain from
following ?

a) Garments

b) Clothing

c) Apparel

d) Both
 Which one is invisible clothing materials
> DO IT from the following?

a) Sewing thread

b) Elastic

c) Zipper

d) Button
 > Quick Check True or False

Needle for sewing machine can be considered as a

False clothing materials .

False Trims must be visible in garments.

True Mainly accessories used for the finishing purpose.

False Generally shirt is a disposable garments.