Production Planning

• Tech Packs: Prepare technical packs (tech packs) that include all garment specifications, measurements, fabric details, and construction guidelines.
• Costing: Calculate production costs, including materials, labor, overheads, and logistics.
• Scheduling: Develop a production schedule to meet delivery deadlines.

Fabric Inspection and Cutting

• Fabric Inspection: Check fabric for defects and ensure it meets quality standards.
• Spreading: Lay out the fabric in layers on a cutting table.
• Cutting: Use cutting machines or manually cut the fabric according to patterns. This can be done using automated machines, laser cutting, or manual methods.
• Sorting and Numbering: Sort and number cut pieces to keep track of the garment components.

Sewing and Assembly

• Sewing: Stitch the cut pieces together following the tech pack instructions. This includes joining parts like sleeves, collars, and pockets.
• Assembly: Assemble the garment by attaching various components.
• Specialized Stitching: Apply any specialized stitching or embroidery as required by the design.

Quality Control

• In-Line Inspection: Inspect garments during the sewing process to catch defects early.
• End-Line Inspection: Perform final quality checks on completed garments to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Defect Rectification: Identify and fix any defects found during inspections.

Finishing

• Trimming: Remove loose threads and excess fabric.
• Pressing/Ironing: Press garments to remove wrinkles and give them a polished look.
• Labeling: Attach care labels, brand labels, and size tags.
• Packaging: Fold and pack garments according to customer or company standards. This may include adding packaging materials like tissue paper, poly bags, or boxes.

Storage and Distribution

• Warehousing: Store finished garments in a warehouse if needed before shipping.
• Logistics: Arrange for the transportation of garments to retailers, distributors, or directly to customers.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of stock levels and manage inventory.

Post-Production

• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from customers to improve future products.
• Analysis: Analyze production efficiency, quality issues, and market trends to make informed decisions for future production runs.