Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

by Grace I. Kunz (Author), Ruth E. Glock (Author)

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Product Description
Our goal for the 4th edition Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis remains the same as it was for the first edition: to provide a broad conceptual and somewhat theoretical perspective of apparel manufacturing that will serve as a foundation for future apparel professionals. We have consulted professionals, industry trade associations, visited factories in national and international locations, and participated in numerous apparel related conferences and workshops to supplement academic research and personal observations.

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Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis is designed to provide a conceptual framework of the manufacturing process for future apparel professionals. It helps students understand the complex decision making involved in marketing, merchandising, and producing apparel to meet the needs of the target customer. Our intent, is to provide a global, integrated perspective so that readers will understand the interrelationships among processes and decisions.

The content is divided into five parts that focus on the factors that determine the cost, price, quality, performance, and value of garments.

• Part I presents a broad perspective of the organization of the apparel business, the roles of marketing and merchandising, and the complexities of operating in a worldwide market.
• Part II provides a comprehensive discussion of apparel development processes including development of product standards and specifications. Specific roles of design and technical design are enhanced with new sections on establishing garment fit and finishing.
• Part III focuses on apparel management with emphasis on quality, cost, materials, product development, and production sourcing.
• Part IV examines production processes considering engineering, production planning and management, and human resources that underlay preproduction, sewing, equipment, and finishing operations.
• Part V focuses on management, issues and decisions related to support materials, closures, and trims.
• Appendices enable readers to relate sewn product decisions to three basic apparel products including t-shirts, men's dress slacks, and dress shirts.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4th edition (July 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131119826
• ISBN-13: 978-0131119826
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #290,951 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ultra Informative, June 6, 2008

By	Jessica (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This was the required textbook for my Apparel Manufacturing class. My teacher ran her own manufacturing company several years ago and told our class that no book she has read even came close to providing the wealth of knowledge available in this book. Seam finishes are explained in terms necessary to complete spec packs, including seam diagrams and stitch numbers used as standards in the industry world-wide. If you plan on putting a technical section in your portfolio or plan to work in the manufacturing side of the industry or plan on being a pattern maker, I recommend this book more than any other. It is rare that I enjoy a textbook so much, but I have read it through and referenced it constantly since the class. Worth every penny.

5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah! A book that teaches!, May 11, 2009

By	M. Moylan "Odie" (Santa Fe, NM) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you can only afford one book for your budding fashion career it should be this one. It covers so much it's imperative to your fashion library.