Sequence of Operations in Garment Manufacturing
A garment passes through several connected departments before it becomes a packed product. The exact route depends on garment type, fabric, construction and factory setup, but a controlled production sequence helps prevent missing components, unnecessary movement and shipment delays.
1. Pre-production preparation
Order review, sample approval, fabric and trims confirmation, pattern preparation, consumption planning and production planning are completed before bulk execution.
2. Fabric inspection and spreading
Fabric is inspected against the approved quality requirements. After relaxation where required, fabric is spread according to the marker and cutting plan.
3. Cutting and numbering
Marker placement, cutting, bundling and numbering help maintain panel accuracy and size identity. Cut panels are checked before they move to sewing.
4. Sewing and in-line quality
Components are assembled according to the operation bulletin. In-line inspection identifies defects early so they can be corrected before the garment reaches finishing.
5. Finishing and packing
Garments may pass through thread trimming, pressing, measurement audit, final inspection, folding, tagging and packing according to buyer requirements.
FAQs
Does every garment follow the same sequence? No. Special processes such as washing, printing or embroidery can change the route.
Why is numbering important? It helps maintain panel and bundle identity.
Where should quality checks happen? At critical process stages, not only at final inspection.
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