This document discusses the finishing and packaging process for apparel manufacturing. It describes 11 functions in the finishing section including thread trimming, checking garments, button attaching, stain removal, repair work, ironing, folding, tagging, and packing garments. It outlines 5 types of packing in the finishing section such as stand up, flat, hanger, semi stand up, and half fold packing. Finally, it lists 4 types of carton packing including solid color solid pack, solid color assorted size pack, assorted color solid size pack, and assorted color assorted size pack.
INRODUCTION
After completing theentire manufacturing task ,
apparel is to be pack. In finishing section, packing is
the last steps before storing. Various type of
packing are down and it depends on the type of
apparel . After packing, it placed in carton as per
instruction. After cartooning, carton is store
section. Then carton is delivered from the store for
export.
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FUNCTIONS IN FINISGINGSECTION
1)Thread Trimming
In stitching department thread trails and thread chains are not
trimmed neatly. Uncut threads and thread tails in garments are
trimmed in the finishing department by helpers. Uncut and loose
threads on garments are considered defects.
2) Checking garments
All garments are checked at the finishing stage for visuals
and measurement. Finishing checkers check the complete
garment inside and out. Checking is done for garment
detailing, such as care labeling, and trims.
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3)Button attach andButting holing
Products those have trimming like button, snap button,
eyelets are attached in finishing section.
4)Removing stains
Stains and spots are found on garments. Spots are removed using a
hand spot gun or by using a stain removing machine prior to
pressing. Dust and stains can be removed by machine washing. So,
many times finishing department wash garments inside
department.
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5)Repair work andmending
Defective garments may need to repair for stitching and fabric
defects. All repair activities are done in finishing department itself
instead of sending defective garments to stitching department.
6)Ironing garments
Garments are ironed using a steam iron. This is done to
remove creases in the garment. For knitted garments
measurements are set by steam press. Vacuum pressing
tables are used for garment pressing.
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7) Folding andtagging
Pressed garments are folded in a specified dimension. Tags, such
as price tags and hang tags are attached to the garment by means
of a kimble gun or threads.
8)Packing garments
Finally, properly folded garments are packed into poly bags as per
customer requirements. Individual poly bags are then packed into
bigger cartons.
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9) Preparation ofpacking list
The packing in-charge prepares a packing list for the
shipment. After packing is completed for an order, the
finishing department informs the concerned merchant.
10) Internal shipment audits
Quality department perform internal shipment audit in the
finishing department. This audit is done prior to final
inspection.
11) Documentation and reporting
Like other departments, finishing department maintain
production records for pressing, and packing.
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Types of packingin finishing section
1)Stand up pack : shirt(90 angle)
2)Flat pack
3)Hanger pack : Blaze ,coats, pants etc
4)Semi stand up pack : Shirt
5)Half fold pack : Pant