Trims and Accessories in Garment making

To fulfill the design objectives we need a different kind of materials. Fabrics are the main material, which used for garment manufacturing. We need other materials also, which make the garments aesthetic, functional and commercially required. Usually other than fabrics these material used for making garments are called trims and accessories.

Accessories

The materials, which are used to make a garment attractive for sale and packing, other than fabrics and trims, are called Accessories.

How to calculate Trim cost of a garment

Most trims, including Buttons, Labels, Zippers, and Velcro tape, are calculated based on their unit price. It’s a direct and simple calculation. However, calculating the cost of threads required to produce a garment is a fairly complex process, and for this purpose, companies are computing their sewing thread requirements using both scientific and non-scientific methods. Also, it is common to see a significant number of threads cones (used and new) left over in the organization’s stores after the production.  Although this is better than ordering less quantity than the required quantity of threads, it is an additional cost to the organization. Also, some sewing thread manufacturers, been taken the responsibility of calculating the number of threads required by the garment manufacturing companies. In this case, the excess yarn is not supplied and if there is too much supply it is taken back by the yarn supplier. Apparel Manufacturing Company does not buy too many threads. However, the manufacturing company may have to rely on an external party to calculate its yarn requirements and pay an additional service fee. Therefore, the methodology I present here is with a scientific, and practical, basis. The methodology of counting can be further enhanced by regular supervision and evaluation by the relevant Merchandiser of the organization, and can be minimized the ordering of additional threads.

Reference

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