A2 SPECIFICATION WORD VERSION WITH WEBLINKS AND OTHER REFERENCES

http://textilenerd.wordpress.com/

http://textiles4u.wikispaces.com/ great blog for gcse and a2 revision

http://stphilsaleveltextilesdept.blogspot.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/editorial/starting_a_fashion_label/192926

http://www.textileschool.com/School.aspx

http://www.textileschool.com/School/SiteMap.aspx

Glossary of terms http://www.fabriclink.com/Dictionaries/PerformanceGlossary.cfm#P

http://www.textileglossary.com/sitemap/

http://www.csiro.au/science/Textiles.html austrainian

http://textilemania.textilefabric.com/ amazing site, you need to scroll down each section to benefit the amazing imigaes

http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/search.pl?term1=textiles&limit=0&subject=All

http://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/textile-processes.html

http://www.textileinnovation.co.uk/pages/links.htm

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3.3.1 A2 Section A: Materials and ComponentsFibre Classification and Generic NamesClassification of fibres from both traditional and non-traditional sources for identification of and an understanding of the products developed from these fibres

Remember the importance of amorphous and crystalline regions within a fibre and the effect on its properties of strength, absorbency, warmth, crease recovery, extensibility, ability to take up dye stuff more easily.

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Great website http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/fibres%20and%20yarns.htmhttp://www.fabriclink.com/University/Char.cfmhttp://ulita.leeds.ac.uk/wiki/mediawiki-1.10.1/index.php/Fibres_Module

Natural fibres plantgeneric termsCellulose (vegetable); bast, leaf and seed fibreshttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/stalkfibres.htm (flax, ramie, hemp and jute (bast))http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/leaffibres.htm (sisal)http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/seedfibres.htm (cotton)http://www.irishlinen.co.uk/whatislinen/http://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html

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great videohttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/cotton-fabric/4436.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/forteachers/linen/made/what_is_flax.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/forteachers/linen/made/how_is_linen_made_from_flax.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/forteachers/linen/made/how_is_linen_made_from_flax.shtml#

Natural fibres animalgeneric terms

Protein (animal); wool, silk (cultivated and wild varieties)http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/wool%20fibres.htm http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/hair%20fibres.htm http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/silk%20fibres.htm http://www.hainsworth.co.uk/http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ethical-wool-production/9027.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/extracting-spider-silk/8457.htmlhttp://www.csiro.au/solutions/Sportswool.htmlhttp://www.csiro.au/multimedia/pf14j.html

–– luxury hair fibres, including cashmere, mohair, angora, llama, Vicuna

–– Mineral; asbestos.

Man-made fibres Regenerated fibresNatural polymers – Regenerated cellulosic; viscose, modal, lyocell, cupro, acetate and triacetate, rubber, alginate

Remember Lyocell (branded Tencel) is regenerated cellulose

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http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/regenfibres.htmhttp://www.modal.at/index.php?id=1&L=1NEW!!! http://www.lenzing-fr.at/index.php?id=40&L=1http://www.fibersource.com/F-TUTOR/acetate.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/triacetate.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/lyocell.htm (brand name Tencel)

Man-made fibres Synthetic fibresSynthetic polymers; elastomeric, fluorofibres, polyamides, polyacrylic (acrylics), polyesters, Chlorofibres(polyvinyl), polyolefines (polyethylene, polypropylene) Aramid fibreshttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/synthetic.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/prods.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/q-guide.htmhttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/manmadefibres.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/techpag.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/spandex.htm (American term is spandex, in UK it is known as elastomeric or elastane)http://www.torayfluorofibers.com/APPLICATIONS/SpecialtyApplications/tabid/83/Default.aspxhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/acrylic.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/polyester.htmhttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/nylon.htm polyamide is the correct term for nylon and product should be labelled as such.http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/olefin.htm polyolefineshttp://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/aramid.htm aramidhttp://www.pvcinformation.org/ polyvinyl website about env dangershttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-use-of-nylon-in-parachutes/2164.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/forteachers/linen/natural/lycra_and_linen.shtml

Inorganic, including glass, carbon, metallic, ceramics read textiles innovationhttp://www.lurex.com/http://www.carrington.uk.com/

Shape and formation of fibres – An understanding of the different cross-sectional and linear formation that fibres can occur in both natural form and those that can be engineered during synthetic and man-made fibre productionhttp://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Bicomponent-Fibre-Extrusion.htmlhttp://www.judesmiraclecloth.com/howitworks.phphttp://www.suzpa.com/lang-en/content/8-merino-properties-avantages-cyclists-clotheshttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 1

Commercial Names of Fibres and Fabrics (inc technical developments, smart and modern - not on A2 spec but need to know)A knowledge of commercial names of fibres and fabrics used in sales and marketing and the recognition of brand familiarity and fibre and fabric promotion.http://www.tactel.com/http://www.tencel.at/index.php?id=38&L=1http://www.stomatex.com/http://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Satellite/homehttp://www2.dupont.com/Teflon_Fabric_Protector/en_US/index.htmlhttp://www.outlast.com/index.php?id=95&L=0http://www.lycra.com/g_en/home.aspxhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/technical-textiles/6260.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/fire-proof-clothing/6057.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/extreme-weather-clothing/914.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/high-tech-clothing-takes-to-the-catwalk/9166.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/retroreflective-material-in-road-safety/8259.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/antibacterial-socks-to-stop-smells/1468.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-use-of-reflective-materials-for-safety/1624.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/preventing-household-fires-flame-retardants/2468.htmlREAD T@TCE P102, 213 — 229, 232 — 233 note that some of the references are smart or modern and not commercial names.

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Technical Terms Related to YarnsTex, denier systems for numbering yarns

http://ulita.leeds.ac.uk/wiki/mediawiki-1.10.1/index.php/Yarn_Manufacture_Modulehttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 3 yarns

Fabric Construction Methodshttp://www.fabrics-manufacturers.com/fabric-weaves.html http://ulita.leeds.ac.uk/wiki/mediawiki-1.10.1/index.php/Weaving_ModuleKnowledge of Industrial and hand methods of fabric construction methods

Understanding of a wide range of woven structures, including basic and fancy weaves, twill and satin variations, brocades, jacquards, three yarn system woven fabrics, double cloth and pique fabricshttp://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/weaving.htmlhttp://www.textileglossary.com/terms/double-cloth.htmlhttp://www.scott-fyfe.com/en/products/spacer/spacer.htmhttp://www.teonline.com/articles/2008/10/types-of-fabric-weaves.htmlhttp://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/fabric-construction.htmlhttp://www.textile-blog.com/textile-blog-trends-innovation/2009/10/18/5-harness-satin-weave.htmlhttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 4 weaves

Special woven effects: yarn dyed stripes, plaids, tartans, madras, checks and crepe

Knowledge of global cultural woven traditions; including the Ashanti strip weaving, the Back strap looms used in South America, Ikat weaving in Indonesiahttp://www.kentecloth.net/category/ashanti-kente-cloth/http://kente.midwesttradegroup.com/history.htmlhttp://educationandmore.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/backstrap-weaving-looms/http://backstrapweaving.wordpress.com/

Understanding of a range of knitted structures – weft knit; plain, single jersey, double jersey, pique, rib knits, jacquard knits, warp knit, locknit, atlas, Raschel lace and net structures

Hand and machine knitted methods, panel knitting, fully fashioned panels, whole garment knittinghttp://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/industrial-knitting-process.htmlhttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/fabric.htmhttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/fabric1.htmhttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/fabric2.htmhttp://www.miniknittingstuff.com/fabric3.htm

http://www.wool.com/Knitting_Knitting_Knitting-Machine-Types.htmhttp://www.textileglossary.com/terms/pique-knit.htmlhttp://www.wool.com/Knitting_Knitting_Common-Wool-Knitted-Structures.htmhttp://textileglossary.com/terms/jacquard-knit.htmlhttp://britanniaknitwear.com/seamless-knitwear.phphttp://www.wool.com/Knitting_Knitting_Knitting-Machine-Types.htmhttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 5 knits

Non-woven methods of fabric manufacture – felted, bonded (adhesive or heat), needled. Methods of bonded manufacture, lamination, stitch bondedhttp://www.vilene.com/content/e131/e319/index_eng.htmlhttp://www.fossmfg.com/products_capabilities.cfmhttp://www.britishfelt.co.uk/home-1-0.html

http://www.scott-fyfe.com/en/products/stitch.htm

Methods of creating open work fabric – leno, lace, net, crotchet, macraméhttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 6 other fabric

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construction; yarn based fabric

Braid and narrow fabrics

Influence of new technology, micro fibres, breathable membrane systems. – also see commercial fibre and fabrics

http://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Satellite/homehttp://www.gore-tex.co.uk/remote/Satellite/content/technologieshttp://www.textileinnovation.co.uk/pages/links.htmhttp://www.thecleanestline.com/2008/05/green-neoprene.html#more

READ T@TCE P230 — 232, 234 — 243Working Propertieshttp://www.fabriclink.com/University/Char.cfmhttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 2 textile propertiesProperties of fibres, yarns and fabricsAn understanding of how properties of different fibres, yarns and fabrics can affect their use in a wide range of commercial applicationsGreat website http://www.miniknittingstuff.com/yarns.htmAn awareness of new performance codes in relation to the selection of materials for a range of end uses

Identify, test and compare the relative properties of fabricsKnowledge of commercial testing to meet British Standards (BSI fabric testing)

Consumer advice in relation to the performance of different fabrics

Evaluate the use of materials testing as set out in British Standardshttp://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/product-testing-quality-testinghttp://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/product-testing-quality-testinghttp://www.intertek.com/textiles/testing/http://www.tfl.com/pdfs/others/testmethodscolourfastness.pdfhttp://www.fabriclink.com/University/BurnTest.cfmhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/controlling-variables-standardised-testing/259.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/testing-toys-for-safety/9660.html

Manipulating and Combining Materials

Yarn creationUnderstanding of yarn types; folded/plied, cabled, core, fancy, colour effects, structure effects (slub, bourette, boucle, chenille), lustre effects, texturing and textured yarns

Categories of yarns – novelties, specialised, performance.http://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 3 yarns

The importance of mixtures, blends and laminates to include the development of new technologies

Understand the need to blend fibres or produce mixture fabrics or laminates to create aesthetic effects, performance fabrics, improved care and maintenance

The impact of new developments, including smart and reactive materials such as phase changing materials, phosphorescent materials, microencapsulated fibres and fabrics3.3.2 A2 Section B: Design and Market

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InfluencesDevelopment of Technologies and Design

The effects of major developments in textiles technologyREAD T@TCE P118-133Developments in the production of fibre, yarns, fabric, product manufacture, finish, colour application and decoration, production systems, computer control and increased automation

New technological developments in textiles product design

The work of past and present textile designersAs related to textile and fashion products in particular, but also to include design movements and the inherent influences on product design, including trends, street culture, music and the media, world events. To have an understanding of the developments of fashion in clothing, accessories and furnishings. To appreciate the influence and contribution of leading fashion and textile designers.http://www.vam.ac.uk/index.htmlhttp://www.fashion-era.com/http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/role-of-costume-in-film-explored/6515.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/swinging-sixties-fashion/3722.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/designer-fashion-at-high-street-prices/9298.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/creating-a-fashion-story/919.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/punk-fashion-designed-to-shock/9284.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/fashion-from-drawing-to-catwalk/9299.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/henri-matisse-his-influence-on-fashion-designer-sir-paul-smith/9978.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/fashion-in-the-1950s/3671.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/dressed-for-battle-burberry-and-war/7617.htmlDesign in Practice

Product life cycleAn understanding of life cycle analysis – concepts of product introduction, growth, maturity, decline and replacement, product disposal – relating to the life cycle of a product – impact of recycling and environmental issueshttp://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/cuttingedge/index2.html great site for marketing, productionhttp://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/cuttingedge/lifeCycle/02.htm

http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/cuttingedge/lifeCycle/10.htm

Fashion cyclesSales and marketing cycles for product groups including – fad, classic, standard.http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/cuttingedge/lifeCycle/03.htm

Industry development cycles from colour, fibre trends and predictions to products at the point of sale, eg Influence of trends from fashion, cultural and media sources.Importance and purpose of trade fairs, http://www.premierevision.com/ http://www.purelondon.com/purelondon/website/Default.aspx?refer=1&id=mainLnk1influence of trends and changes in lifestyle on textile products, lifestyle analysisUnderstanding target markets, analysing existing products

The marketing functionMarketing and branding of new fibres and other textile products http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/cuttingedge/lifeCycle/05.htmThe importance of labelling, packaging and corporate identification

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The advertising and promotion of textile products using a wide range of media and the use of new technologyThe purpose of marketing mix of product, place, promotion, price – use of visual merchandising – different retail markets and points of sale http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/cuttingedge/lifeCycle/09.htmREAD T@TCE P266 — 276, 279 — 291Role of new technology in marketing and sales of textiles productsDevelopments in virtual reality and product simulation http://www.optitex.com/2009_MCPCNew technology marketing and product promotion – e commerceAn awareness of multi-national textile companies and the concept of global marketingMeeting customer requirements/profitability through identifying socio-economic groups and demographic trends, niche marketing

The role of professionals within the textiles industryThe role of buyer, merchandiser, fabric and garment technologist, visual merchandiserhttp://www.skillfast-uk.org/http://www.skillset.org/fashion_and_textiles/http://www.skillset.org/fashion_and_textiles/careers/http://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/The role of the designerhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/editorial/starting_a_fashion_label/192926The professional interfaces between client/designer, designer/manufacturer, manufacturer/retailer, manufacturer/user

An awareness of constraints placed upon designers including environmental issues Social, political, ethical influenceshttp://www.patagonia.com/eu/enGB/patagonia.go?assetid=37492http://www.patagonia.com/eu/enGB/footprint/index.jsp click on product, then select digging deeper, finally click on quality for our timehttp://www.patagonia.com/eu/enGB/patagonia.go?assetid=2076&ln=28http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/nov/21/monsoon-child-labour-india?intcmp=239http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/re-working-your-wardrobe/9545.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/fair-trade-fashion-on-the-high-street/9548.html

Selection of materials and components appropriate to specific market requirements

Working to client specifications, designing within Budgets

Product classificationTextile product groups – garment product groups including menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, workwear, sportswear, accessories, foundationwear, leisurewear, formal dress, suitability of products for identified market• Furnishing textiles for domestic and public places• Industrial textiles• performance textiles – protective textiles

Retail point of sales – High street independent department stores and boutiques, multiple retailers, multiple department stores, chains, mail order, web sites, interactive mediaDesign in the Human Context

Health and SafetyIssues of health and safety in relation to industrial, commercial and trading practices – health and safety of users of textile products – COSHH

COSHH - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg136.pdf

risk assessment

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http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf -

http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/index.htm

http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/

http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/guidance.htm

http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/information.htm

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/iacl103.pdf

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/tis1.htm _ read thoroughlyBSI standards for product testinghttp://www.bsigroup.com/en/ProductServices/http://www.satra.co.uk/portal/ video of footwear testinghttp://www.satra.co.uk/portal/about_video_playback.php?file=about/s20.flv&width=250&height=118http://www.satra.co.uk/portal/about_video_playback.php?file=about/p47.flv&width=256&height=122http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/testing-different-materials-gore-tex-and-tweed/2163.htmlhttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 2 textile properties

Impact of technological developmentBalance between gain and loss for the individual and the community in terms of ethical, social, environmental and economic considerations.

Environmental concernsUse of natural resources, organic production, materials utilisation, conservation, waste disposal/ management, pollution, recycling, Green technology, environmental problems, planned obsolescenceREAD T@TCE P293 — 3053.3.3 A2 Section C: Processes and ManufactureIndustrial and Commercial Practice

Appreciation and understanding of the use of CAM for fabric printing, knitting and weaving, pattern drafting and grading, robotic control for garment constructionUse of ICT in manufacturing data control (EDI)EDP (Electronic Data Processing)EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)CAA (Computer Aided Administration) stock controlCAD (Computer Aided Design) design of fabrics, products, colourways, product modelling, patternconstruction http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/computer-graphics-of-the-future/5759.html

CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) understanding and application of fabric manufacture, lay planning, size grading, controlled cutting, controlled decoration, controlled construction, controlled pressingPPC (Production Planning and Control) networkingFuture implications – CIM (Computer IntegratedManufacture)CNC MACHINING T@TCE P169, 197 — 200, 326READ T@TCE P39 — 40, 312 — 314, 343 — 358Global ProductionGlobal production – offshore production – imports and exports, branded – contracted goodsManufacturers – Sub-contractors, wholesalers, CMT(Cut, make and trim) operations

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Product MaintenanceCare and maintenance of products HLCChttp://www.care-labelling.co.uk/International labelling, symbols, descriptionshttp://www.ginetex.net/ginetex/http://www.care-labelling.co.uk/othersymbolsyoumaysee.htmlUnderstanding of temperature requirements for different fibres

Testing for colour fastness http://www.hainsworth.co.uk/textile-innovation-centre/textile-testinghttp://www.textile-quality-control.com/colour_fastness.htmhttp://www.verivide.com/start/en/products/colour-fastness-cabinetshttp://www.digieye.co.uk/digigrade.htmlhttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 2 textile properties

http://www.satra.co.uk/spotlight/article_view.php?id=129http://www.satra.co.uk/portal/ video of footwear testing

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Health and SafetyRisk assessment, Health and Safety issues related to production. Role of the HSE and Health and Safety legal requirementsREAD T@TCE P44 — 46http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htmhttp://www.satra.co.uk/supplychain/Rivo software http://www.rivosoftware.com/

Health and safety software and support.

Product ManufacturingFibre, yarn and fabric manufactureKnowledge of the processes used to manufacture fibres and yarns – use of texturing processes including false -twist, knit de knit, air jet – production of stretch yarns, bulked yarns, formation of fancy yarns including chenille

Fabric manufactureDyeing: Preparation of fabric (desizing, scouring, bleaching), batch dyeing processes (jig, winch, jet dyeing methods), continuous dyeing, semicontinuous, resist methodshttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 7 dyeing and printinghttp://www.wool.com/Design-and-Market_Retailer-Toolkit_Merino-wool-production-process.htmDye affinity to different fibres, including direct, reactive, vat, disperse, acid

Grey or greige goods, the dyeing of fibres (stock and top), yarns (skeins), fabric (piece goods), garments –

Dyeing in response to consumer demand, dyeing in relation to seasonal trends

Printing methods: direct, discharge, transfer, resist, hand (block, stencils), roller, rotary/flat bed screenprinting, digital printinghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/screen-printing/916.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/fashion/how_tos http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/fashion/fleet_bigwood_repeat_patterns/119552http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/fashion/how_toshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/fashion/how_toshttp://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 7 dyeing and printing

Finishing: Intermediate processes including fixation, washing, drying and heat settingMechanical finishing – including raising, calendering, embossing, pleating, shrinking, beetling, stone and sand washing, laser cutting

Chemical finishing – including water repellency, laminating, stain resistance, flame resistance, antistatic, mothproofing, anti-pilling, rot proofing, antifelting, hygienic (sanitised)Coating and laminationNew developments in finishes, including smart and reactive finishes, reflective finishes, photochromicdyes,http://textilemania.textilefabric.com/projectors/projector.html click on unit 8 fabric finishes

Product manufactureProduction systems and distribution – organisation of manufacturing companies

Understanding of Unit production, quantity production; understanding of bespoke productionREAD T@TCE P28 — 32, 202 — 203

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The Eton System http://www.eton.se

Eton manufacturers and creators of the Unit Production System.

Global Supply Services http://www.global-supply-services.com/

Just in time – information on supply chain management.

Fastreact.com http://www.fastreact.com/

Information regarding fast reaction production planning.

Production Organisation Systems: synchronised, section, progressive bundle, UPS (Unit production system), to include line and team working, QRM teamshttp://wikitextbook.co.uk/index.php/Just_in_Timehttp://www.textileschool.com/School/Apparel/ApparelManufacturing/Bundling.aspxProduction Planning and Control: line balancing, factory load, warehouse – packing and dispatchhttp://www.littoralis.info/iom/secure/assets/iom_iom20040201.436037_40505355d523.pdf

READ T@TCE P147 — 149, 50, 312Response to market demands (QRM)

In-depth production planning to include inputs, processes, outputs, loops and feedbackhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/systemscontrol/workingwithsystemsrev1.shtml

Understanding of the processesSystems and Control

Quality control systemsControl of quality throughout the manufacturing process – quality built into design – inspection checks for qualityQuality assurance, conformance and nonconformance. TQM control systems. Quality control data systems for garment/product manufacture

Awareness of quality and finish in the manufacture of own productsREAD T@TCE P14 — 15, 40 — 44, 103 — 105, 111Read T@TCE P169 — 174, 309 — 311, 314 — 324, 329 — 333, 341 — 342http://www.qualityinspection.org/four-simple-steps-for-starting-to-do-quality-control/http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_9000_essentialshttp://www.satra.co.uk/supplychain/http://www.sgtgroup.net/pages/index.aspxhttp://www.ellisdev.co.uk/garment.htmhttp://www.ellisdev.co.uk/quality.htmlhttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-quality-control.htm

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-quality-assurance.htm

http://www.asq.org/

http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/quality-assurance-quality-control/overview/overview.html

http://www.textileschool.com/School/Apparel/ApparelManufacturing/FabricInspection.aspx

http://www.wool.com/Design-and-Market_Merino-wool-testing.htm

http://www.everglorygroup.com/docs/quality_control.asp

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