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  2. Clothing industry - Wikipedia

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    Clothing factory in Montreal, Quebec, 1941. Clothing industry or garment industry summarizes the types of trade and industry along the production and value chain of clothing and garments, starting with the textile industry (producers of cotton, wool, fur, and synthetic fibre), embellishment using embroidery, via the fashion industry to apparel retailers up to trade with second-hand clothes and ...

  3. Cut and sew - Wikipedia

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    In the apparel manufacturing industry, "cut and sew" refers to cutting and sewing garments from purchased fabric, as distinct from knitting fabric and then cutting and sewing that knit fabric into garments. [3] In a way, this manufacturing process is a more efficient way of making clothing as opposed to weaving, sewing, crocheting and knitting ...

  4. Textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    Textile manufacturing or textile engineering is a major industry. It is largely based on the conversion of fibre into yarn , then yarn into fabric. These are then dyed or printed, fabricated into cloth which is then converted into useful goods such as clothing , household items, upholstery and various industrial products.

  5. Textile industry - Wikipedia

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    Within the textile industry, more than 8000 different chemicals may be used in the manufacturing process, many of which are toxic or nonbiodegradable. [53] Some textile factory workers handle dangerous chemicals every day, leading to increased occupational risk of hearing disorders , dermatitis , and ophthalmological symptoms when not using ...

  6. Textile printing - Wikipedia

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    Digital textile printing is often referred to as direct-to-garment printing (DTG printing), or digital garment printing. It is a process of printing on textiles and garments using specialized or modified inkjet technology. Inkjet printing on fabric is also possible with an inkjet printer by using fabric sheets with a removable paper backing.

  7. Label - Wikipedia

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    USDA Organic milk cap label A bunch of bananas with a label A label with faux embossing A label made with embossing tape Shirt with labels. A label (as distinct from signage) is a piece of paper, plastic film, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a container or product, on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item.

  8. Quality control - Wikipedia

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    Quality control (QC) is a process by which entities review the quality of all factors involved in production. ISO 9000 defines quality control as "a part of quality management focused on fulfilling quality requirements". [1] This approach places emphasis on three aspects (enshrined in standards such as ISO 9001): [2] [3]

  9. Pattern (sewing) - Wikipedia

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    Three patterns for pants (2022) Pattern making is taught on a scale of 1:4, to conserve paper. Storage of patterns Fitting a nettle/canvas-fabric on a dress form. In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto woven or knitted fabrics before being cut out and assembled.