CHAPTER 9 Flashcards
STUDY FOR EXAM (29 cards)
What are standards in the context of product development?
Characteristics of products and processes used as a basis for making decisions, defining expectations for sizing, fit, and quality of materials and performance.
Standards are essential in ensuring that products meet certain quality benchmarks.
What is the purpose of design specifications (design specs)?
A set of visual and written directions used to produce the first prototypes.
Design specs translate style ideas into actionable instructions for production.
What is a technical specification package (tech pack)?
A document that clearly defines expectations for the final product and methods used to achieve it.
Tech packs are crucial for guiding the production process.
What is the role of Commercial Product Lifecycle Management (PLMs) software?
Software packages developed for writing, storing, and transmitting standardized specifications.
PLMs improve efficiency in managing product specifications.
What types of applications can be integrated into Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)?
Applications needed to run a business including:
* Accounting
* Human resources
* Corporate governance
* Customer services
* Sales
* Distribution
* Procurement
* Design
ERPs provide a comprehensive solution for business operations.
What is the purpose of a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) application?
To handle vendor capacity, compliance, and logistics.
SRM applications facilitate better management of vendor relationships.
What does Computer Aided Design (CAD) software do?
Creates original design sketches, layouts of merchandising boards, color management, and illustrations for the tech pack.
CAD is essential for visualizing design concepts.
What is a bill of materials (BOM)?
A section of a design spec listing textiles, trims, labels, and packing materials with descriptions, sizes, and quantities.
BOM ensures all components are accounted for in the production process.
What are cutting instructions in a tech pack?
Instructions listing all pattern pieces needed to make one garment, including details about unusual cutting layouts.
Cutting instructions help ensure accuracy in garment production.
What is the purpose of a preliminary cost estimate (precost)?
To estimate costs based on materials and labor from past styles before a sample is made.
Precosts guide budgeting for new products.
What are grade rules?
A list of incremental changes to pattern measurements from one size to the next applied to a base pattern.
Grade rules are essential for creating a range of sizes.
What is grading in pattern making?
The process of creating a complete set of production patterns using grade rules to proportionally expand measurements.
Grading ensures patterns fit various sizes.
What is a body model (avatar) in design?
A digital representation of a three-dimensional body used for fitting and visualization.
Avatars aid in testing garment designs.
What does the term ‘lay’ refer to in garment production?
A stack of plies of fabric ready to be cut into parts for sewing garments.
Proper laying is critical for efficient cutting.
What is the manual method in pattern making?
A traditional method for making final or graded patterns by hand using tag board.
The manual method is often used for small-scale production.
What is a marker in the context of fabric cutting?
A large piece of paper onto which graded patterns are traced or printed to guide cutting.
Markers help optimize fabric usage.
What is pattern drafting?
A process for making patterns by taking measurements from a body and transferring them to a coordinate grid.
Pattern drafting is foundational for garment design.
What are full package vendors?
Manufacturers who provide pattern and sample making services, sourcing all materials and labor needed for production.
Full package vendors simplify the production process for companies.
What are special instructions in a tech pack?
Standards for non-sewing processes not done on the sewing floor, such as pleating or embroidery.
Special instructions ensure clarity for all aspects of production.
What are synthetic fibers?
Fibers spun from melted thermoplastic compounds distilled from petrochemicals.
Synthetic fibers are commonly used in various textiles.
What is a first sample in garment production?
A sample cut with the first patterns and made from sample fabric.
The first sample is essential for evaluating design and fit.
What is draping in pattern making?
A method of shaping fabric around a body form to create a garment prototype.
Draping allows designers to visualize how fabric interacts with body shapes.
What is the definition of production patterns?
A set of graded patterns ready for marker making.
Production patterns are critical for starting the manufacturing process.
What is a measurement chart?
A list with target finished garment measurements guiding the patternmaker to create a first pattern.
Measurement charts are vital for ensuring accurate sizing.
