This book provides an overview of commercially mass-produced garments, the working structure and standard operating practices of the garment industry, along with design and technological interventions and innovative concepts in garment manufacturing. The coverage spans the fundamentals of garment manufacturing, traditional manufacturing practices and surface embellishment techniques while also introducing advanced technologies such as automation and robotics, 3D body scanning, digital printing and CAD/CAM technologies. It also covers evaluation techniques, quality control and garment costing.

Key features:

• Helps readers understand the working environment, organizational structure, styles, design processes, precise garment fit and surface ornamentation techniques of the ready-to-wear garment industry
• Provides a comprehensive package covering both design and technical aspects of the garment-making process
• Covers raw material selection, garment designing, manufacturing, finishing and packaging of garments in bulk quantities
• Supplements technical and design inputs with case studies, relevant examples and market surveys
• Reviews best work practices for enhanced productivity and efficiency in the garment industry.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in fashion and apparel engineering and technology, as well as textile design.

Yamini Jhanji Dhir belongs to Ludhiana, Punjab however she has been residing in Bhiwani, Haryana for past decade or so fulfilling her academic and work commitments. Dr. Dhir had meritorious academic record with B. Tech & M. Tech in Textile Technology with honors. She did her PhD from IIT, Delhi in 2015 and since then had been ardently involved in research and development activities. Dr. Dhir has a rich academic experience of nearly two decades serving as assistant professor till October 2023 and thereafter as Associate Professor. Currently, she is serving as Associate Professor in Department of Textile Technology at The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences, Bhiwani. She has been instrumental in developing and taking undergraduate and post graduate courses related to textiles, fashion, garments and accessories. Dr. Dhir is conferred with several institutional administrative responsibilities related to admission process, innovation council etc. Dr. Dhir obtained grant from AICTE for conducting AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme and International Conference in 2020 and has successfully organized and coordinated both the events in the institute She has several conference publications, book chapters and research publication in journals of national and international repute to her credit. Her areas of interest include smart textiles, fashion accessories, sportswear and comfort characteristics of textiles. She has authored a book entitled “ Fashion Accessories- A Complete Guide to Raw Materials, Construction Methods & Styles. She is the recipient of best paper award in some national and international conferences and has also served as key note speaker, session chair and resource person in several academic events. Dr. Dhir chaired a session on Sustainable & Circular Fashion in FTC Conference at IIT Delhi. Also, she has organized several workshops, faculty development, orientation and refresher programs along with social awareness campaigns.