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Author:
Dr. Subrata Das
Book Price:
$60               Rs.1595


  
Quality Characterisation of apparel
 
In quality characterization of Apparel Dr Subrata Das very painstakingly listed down the performance standards required by different kinds of garments with variety of fabric types, their test standards with corresponding ASTM/AATCC test reference numbers. Accessories nowadays play very important role in any garment and quality and performance standards for accessories are thus equally important. Dr. Das again very painstakingly listed down the performance standards required by different kinds of accessories, their test standards with corresponding ASTM/AATCC test reference numbers. This would be handy guide and help to set independent benchmarks not only for manufacturers but also for importers who are not necessarily guided by brands and retailers and for the domestic brands and retailers. Case studies in another important chapter where actual cases around the globe were analysed and discussed in brief why certain problems aroused.
Contents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1  Introduction 1
1.1  Importance of quality characterisation 1
1.2  Current scenario               2
1.3  Essential elements of quality characterisation 3
1.4  Role of regulatory and specially test in quality Characterization 5
1.5  Customer satisfaction related to quality 6
   References 6
2  Quality Protocols and performance standards of apparels and related accessories 8
2.1  Introduction 8
2.2  Protocols for apparel testing 9
2.3  Various Performance standards of fabrics used in apparel 13
2.4  Various performance standards in apparel 46
   References 91
3  Fibres and fabrics used in home textiles 93
3.1  General requirements 93
3.2  Flammability requirement of apparel for export 95
3.3  performance in colour fastness of apparel 96
3.4  Characterisation of apparel durability 98
3.5  Performance and functional properties of apparel 98
   References 101
4  Importance of flammability, care label and fiber content of apparel 103
4.1  Essential standards and regulations 103
4.2  Flammability 103
4.3  Care labelling of garments 108
4.4  Fibre products identification 120
   References 123
5  Safety issues for different accessories in children garment 125
5.1  Importance of safety issues        125
5.2  Small parts- choking hazards 126
5.3  Metal fasteners 126
5.4  Zipper fasteners 128
5.5  Dungaree clips (hasps) and sliders 129
5.6  D-rings 130
5.7  Functional and non- functional drawstrings, cords/ties 131
5.8  Toggles 133
5.9  Fixed bows 135
5.10  Buttons 135
5.11  Pom-poms and fringe 136
5.12  Decorative trims and embellishments 136
5.13  Bead 137
5.14  Sequins 137
5.15  Jewel 138
5.16  Heat Transfer diamante (rhinstone) and stud guideline 139
   References 139
6  Case studies of safety review in children garment 140
6.1  Introduction       140
6.2  Safety review 140
6.3  Evaluation of restricted substances and hazardous components testing for children’s products 156
6.4  General wearing apparel flammability requirements 159
6.5  Children’s sleepwear/loungewear flammability requirements 159
   References 159
7  Product recall in children garment 161
7.1  Reason of product recall 161
7.2  Case studies on product recall 161
7.3  Necessity of recall 172
   References     172
8  Role of different stakeholders in the quality of apparel 175
8.1  Introduction             175
8.2  Role of a retailer 176
8.3  Role of a buying agent 177
8.4  Role of factory 177
8.5  Role of third party laboratory 178
8.6  Concluding remarks 178
   References            179
 
   
 
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