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Jute
Jute

Jute is a natural fiber derived from the bark of plants belonging mainly to the Corchorus genus. Unlike many modern …

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Garment Costing concept
Garment Costing concept

Costing of garment factory is a systematic calculation process of cost required to make a garment from raw material to …

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Digital tools and software systems for Planning
Digital tools and software systems for Planning

Modern garment manufacturing is highly dependent on digital tools and software systems to manage complexity, reduce lead times and increase …

4 min read
Planning after Order Confirmation
Planning after Order Confirmation

After an order is confirmed, the responsibility shifts from merchandising to planning, production and execution. At this stage price and …

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Garment Production Planning (GPP)
Garment Production Planning (GPP)

Garment Production Planning (GPP) is the process of converting customer orders into finished garments. It ensures that the right materials, …

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Top PMTS Software for SMV calculation
Top PMTS Software for SMV calculation

Predetermined Motion Time Systems (PMTS) are an essential part of today’s garment manufacturing environment. They help industrial engineers accurately determine …

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Needle‑Punched Nonwoven Production
Needle‑Punched Nonwoven Production

Needle-punched nonwoven production is a mechanical bonding process, in which fibers are entangled by repeatedly punching them with barbed needles. …

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Spunlace (Hydroentangled) Nonwoven Production
Spunlace (Hydroentangled) Nonwoven Production

Spunlace nonwoven production—also known as hydroentanglement—sounds technical, but the idea is pretty straightforward once you break it down. Instead of …

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Meltblown Nonwoven Fabric Production
Meltblown Nonwoven Fabric Production

Meltblown nonwoven fabric manufacture is a specialized production process for ultra-fine fibre webs with excellent barrier and filtration properties. Meltblown …

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Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric Production
Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric Production

Spunbond nonwoven fabric production is a continuous manufacturing process to produce strong, lightweight and cost‑effective nonwoven materials. Spunbond fabric differs …

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Chemicals Used in Wet Wash
Chemicals Used in Wet Wash

Chemicals play a crucial role in the wet washing of denim and garments. They enable manufacturers to achieve desired aesthetic …

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Softener Wash (Wet Wash)
Softener Wash (Wet Wash)

Softener washing is a final finishing process used in garment wet processing to improve hand feel, flexibility, drape, smoothness and …

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Pigment Wash (Binder-Assisted Tone-On-Tone)
Pigment Wash (Binder-Assisted Tone-On-Tone)

Pigment wash is more of a surface effect than a true dyeing process . The pigment doesn’t chemically bond with …

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Bleach Wash (Hypochlorite Wash)-Wet wash
Bleach Wash (Hypochlorite Wash)-Wet wash

Bleach washing is a wet chemical oxidation process using sodium hypochlorite solution applied to garments for removal of colour from …

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PP Spray (Potassium Permanganate Spray)
PP Spray (Potassium Permanganate Spray)

PP Spray is a localized denim finishing technique in which potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) solution is sprayed onto selected areas of …

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Stone wash (wet Wash)
Stone wash (wet Wash)

Stone wash is a textile finishing method in which garments are washed together with abrasive stone, traditionally pumice stones—to create …

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Acid Wash (wet wash)
Acid Wash (wet wash)

Acid washing is a high-impact denim finishing technique that creates strong contrast, irregular fading, and a cloudy or marbled appearance. …

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Enzyme Wash (Wet Wash)
Enzyme Wash (Wet Wash)

Enzyme wash is basically a controlled bio‑polishing step where cellulase enzymes are used on denim garments. Sounds technical—but the idea …

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Decorative Woven Fabric Derivatives (Common Fabrics)
Decorative Woven Fabric Derivatives (Common Fabrics)

Decorative woven derivatives are fabrics produced by the use of special weave effects, yarn manipulation or surface treatments to enhance …

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Woven Twill Weave Derivatives (Common Fabrics)
Woven Twill Weave Derivatives (Common Fabrics)

Twill weave derivatives are fabrics that are made from the twill weave structure. Twill weave is distinguished by diagonal ribs …

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