Faculty of Science and Engineering

Department of Materials

MATS21201
Garment Production Technology

Unit Handbook 2023-24

Please note: This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 23/24 and may be subject to change.
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Contents
1. Unit Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................3
2. Unit Aims................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Intended Learning Outcomes....................................................................................................................................3
4. Teaching and Learning Process..................................................................................................................................6
5. Unit Delivery..............................................................................................................................................................6
6. Student Participation.................................................................................................................................................7
7. Staff Contacts.............................................................................................................................................................8
8. Unit Assessment........................................................................................................................................................9
9. Assessment Briefs......................................................................................................................................................9
10. Assessment Criteria...............................................................................................................................................12
11. Late Submission and Mitigating Circumstances.....................................................................................................14
12. Recommended Reading.........................................................................................................................................14

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1. Unit Introduction

The Clothing Technology aspects of the Year 1 and 2 Garment Technology Units are designed to be closely linked
with a common theme continuing the development of student knowledge of garment construction, quality analysis,
and industry standard testing procedures. Building upon the Year 1 the students will utilise and implement their
acquired skills and knowledge to date. The Clothing Technology assignment includes a number of stages and will
provide students with a clear insight into commercial garment manufacturing.

In the second half of the unit, the student will be introduced and learn about the rationale for the testing of textile
materials. Furthermore, the student will be invited to gain a basic knowledge of a range of colour issues and
develop relevant problem-solving skills by understanding colour measurement and colour communication tools
relevant for the textile and fashion industry; gain an understanding of colour testing and quality assurance methods
relating to colour fastness and colour matching; provide a working knowledge of the performance and assessment
of textile materials.

2. Unit Aims

This handbook should be read in conjunction with the Department of Materials Undergraduate or Postgraduate
Programme Handbook which can be found on the Undergraduate/Postgraduate HYPERLINK
"https://online.manchester.ac.uk/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?
content_id=_601035_1&course_id=_13209_1" Virtual Common Room on Blackboard

The assignment introduces additional processes used in the manufacture of both light weight and heavy weight
clothing, of garment construction to produce samples for mass industrial production. Developing key commercial
skills required by analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of garment manufacturing techniques, seams and
stitch types from sample stage to full mass production. Students further the development of technical specifications
required of a of a sample garment, leading to producible, saleable and profitable garments. Both an analysis and
evaluation of the costing and economic elements of garment development and manufacture of wholesale
production will be undertaken.

3. Intended Learning Outcomes

1 Knowledge and A. Students will perform an analysis of textile testing results to enable
understanding scientific evaluation and enable the fitness for purpose of a variety
of materials.
B. Evaluate the properties and performance in textile fabrics and
materials in garment construction and select the most suitable for
the assembly and construction of a garment/s.
C. Apply accurate body measurements to garments using a set of
specified standards provided by the lecturer.
D. Differentiate specialised machinery, attachments and work aids.
Such as garment finishing techniques; vacuum press, steam,
pressure and temperature.
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2 Intellectual skills
E. Demonstrate knowledge textile materials, equipment and
mathematics required in clothing manufacture.
F. Interpret principles of garment design for; fit and appearance,
properties of materials, and cutting techniques involved in the
creation of a garment and mass production
G. Identify and calculate the technical and economic reasons for the
selection of particular materials, and processes of quality and cost.
H. Demonstrate an appreciation principles of drafting and pattern
manipulation, cutting room and related procedures.
I. Identify and select appropriate textile testing methods of garments
for specific purposes and end uses of a garment.
J. Identify laboratory testing equipment to assess properties of fabrics.
Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:
A1. Systematically describe, analyse and appraise the structure of global
fashion, textiles and related industries, with focus on the emerging
issues of markets, services, consumer expectations within the
macro-environment.
A2. Describe and explain the properties and structures of fibres, fabrics
and textile products and their related manufacturing processes;
A3. Confidently judge and interpret product performance characteristics
and behaviour through theoretical and scientific approaches, with
emphasis on garment.
A4. Critically analyse lifecycles of textiles products, and evaluate the
implications for sustainability and the environmental impact of
related manufacturing processes.
A8. Articulate the processes, procedures and practices of the global
fashion industry.
A9. Demonstrate an understanding of product requirements,
innovation, enterprise and cost issues in relation to textile and
garment production
A. Propose and select appropriate textile testing of garment for
specific purposes and end uses of a garment.
B. Ability to Evaluate lecture content and apply to practical projects
C. Illustrate original thinking in the Illustration of research and
evaluation of textile materials in their applications.
D. Apply problem solving and decision-making abilities skills using
appropriative qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to
interpret and analyse manufacturing problems, finding solutions to
solving garment engineering and wholesale production problems.
E. Demonstrate a systemic understanding of the development of a
garment through the accurate analysis of taught technologies
F. Continuing to improve commercial awareness by appraising the
theoretical aspects of new product development
Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:
B2. Synthesise, assess and evaluate information and data from
appropriate sources and use these to make informed, independent
judgments and decision making in relation to technical product
and/or business contexts.
B5. Communicate mathematical and technological information with
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3 Practical Skills
4 Transferable skills and
personal qualities
clarity, logic and accuracy.
A. Apply key commercial methods and technologies to be utilised in
sample and mass production of garments.
B. Implement and interpret the results of research studies
C. Construct garments with by determining of correct seam and stitch
types, pocket and zip types appropriate to the end use.
D. Evaluate appropriate sources of information to gain relevant
information on the manufacture of garment design, designed
samples and wholesale production in the fashion industry.
E. Compose a coherent technical specification pack for a sample
Garment
F. Appraise key commercial methods and technologies to be utilised in
sample and mass production.
G. Plan and implement strategic recommendations in the manufacture
of garments, production organisation and quality control.
H. Evaluate appropriate garment manufacturing systems safely, to
produce clothing products.
Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:
C1. Select, apply and evaluate appropriate numerical, statistical and
physical testing methods for complex and open-ended tasks.
C5. Plan, implement and interpret results of research or experimental
studies.
Transferable skills and personal qualities
A. Apply key commercial methods and technologies to be utilised in
sample and mass production of garments.
B. Implement and interpret the results of research studies
C. Construct garments with by determining of correct seam and stitch
types, pocket and zip types appropriate to the end use.
D. Evaluate appropriate sources of information to gain relevant
information on the manufacture of garment design, designed
samples and wholesale production in the fashion industry.
E. Compose a coherent technical specification pack for a sample
garment
F. Appraise key commercial methods and technologies to be utilised in
sample and mass production.
G. Plan and implement strategic recommendations in the manufacture
of garments, production organisation and quality control.
H. Evaluate appropriate garment manufacturing systems safely, to
produce clothing products.
Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:
D4. Effective engagement in problem solving, academic discussion and
presentation of arguments in a professional manner to both
specialist and non-specialist audiences.
D6. An ability to apply information technology, computation and
numerical techniques in a range of appropriate contexts.
D7. An understanding of factors that enhance group processes;
leadership, negotiation and team working, evaluating own
effectiveness with a team and modifying own behaviour as
appropriate.
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4. Teaching and Learning Process

This unit is delivered using a blended learning approach, which integrates technology and digital media with
traditional classroom activities. A variety of learning and teaching processes will be used including: lectures,
discussions, group activities and independent study. Blackboard will be used to present online study materials,
including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Blackboard will also be used for the
submission of assessments.

5. Unit Delivery

The following is an indicative list of lecture and seminar topics: these comprise the formal study on the unit; you are
expected to supplement these sessions with independent study and additional reading. Minor changes to the
delivery pattern may arise and you will be advised of such changes at the earliest opportunity. Location and timing
of sessions will be communicated at the start of the semester; any changes to this schedule, or details of additional
sessions, will be communicated through Blackboard.

S1 Staff Initials

1 Intro to the unit LT

Technical Pack Sealed Sample LT

2 Lay planning LT

3 Working Drawing & Measurement Specification LT

4 Garment Breakdown KB

5 Costing for Garment Samples KB

Formative Feedback Sessions for garment Tech course Work LT/KB

6 Assessment Week – no teaching

7 Fabric Testing LZ

8 Fabric Testing LZ

9 Fabric Testing LZ

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Formative Feedback Sessions: Fabric content

10 Colour Testing LZ

11 Colour Testing LZ

12 Colour Testing LZ

Formative Feedback Sessions: Colour & Fabric content

6. Student Participation

Student Activity

LECTURES: Each Lecture will consist of 3/4 recoded podcasts availble for you to listen to in 15/20 minute,
they will cover the lecure topic for week. The Lectures are student centred and students will have ample
opportunity throughout the unit to ask questions, seek guidance, etc., about the in-course assessments.

WEEKLY BLACKBOARD QUIZ FORMATIVE FEEDBACK LECTURE CONTENT :

To accompnay the lecture, each week students will be provided an online Formative Feedback Quiz, here
you will be able to assess your knowledge aquired from listening to the lecture podcasts.

 Students will be asked a range of question types for example: multiple choice, multiple answer.
These question types are marked automatically by Blackboard, the feedback will automatically be
received.
 The Quiz will enable students to consider recapping areas where they have not understood.

 The feedback provided in the Quiz will enable you to see how you are progressing.
WORKSHOP ACTIVITES:

The fisrt half of the unit each week there will be live workshop activities

 Students will informed in advance of each worskhop what activity is taking place, provided reading
materilas, instructions and videos to watch in advance
 Workshops sessions are intended to be interactive and students are encouraged to engage with
the learning process throughout.
 Students will have ample opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, etc, about the in-course
assessments
 The workshops make use of a variety of learning and teaching processes including: problem based
learning, projects and group work.

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FORMATIVE FEEDBACK

WEEK 1 Q & A Introduction to Unit assessment

WEEK 5 Q & A Formative Feedback Assignment

WEEK 8 Q & A Formative Feedback Assignment

WEEK 9 & 12 Q & A Formative Feedback Fabric testing Exam & Colour Testing Exam Revision

General assistance throughout the module includes:

 The provision of reading lists for each topic covered: where possible copies or links will be
available on the blackboard site for the unit.
 Podcasts for students to view and review technology procedures.
 An opportunity for students to speak to the unit tutors at the beginning, during and at the close of
taught sessions workshops, and aslo on etc.
 There will be 3 Discsuion boards for Fabric, Colour or Garment Tech subject areas, availble for you
to post your questions about each topic
 Formative feedback throughout the unit to help students gauge their progress and to check their
understanding.
 Blackboard will be used to present lecture poweepoints /recorded podcasts and supporting
material for the subject.
 The lectures will develop the theoretical subject knowledge, whilst the workshops will develop the
skills and evaluate the importance and application of techniques.
 Transferable aspects of communication, including group work and interpersonal skills, research
skills and writing skills will be utilised in this unit.
 These areas of learning will be assessed by both individual and group work activities. As in
employment most work is carried out by people working together in teams, special attention will
paid to the development and practice of students’ own individual skills in working with others.
 To pass the module, it is necessary to undertake individual coursework. Students that attend the
sessions will find the assessments reasonably straightforward: those who do not attend will find
them a little more difficult! Students will be effective in self- management in terms of time,
resources and planning, and encouraged to use individual initiative, be self- motivated and
enterprising.

7. Staff Contacts

Role on Unit Name E-mail

Unit Leader Lisa Taylor lisa.taylor@manchester.ac.uk
Lecturer Dr. Kristina kristina.brubacher@manchester.ac.uk
Brubacher

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Lecturer Lei Zeng Lei.Zeng-2@manchester.ac.uk
Technician Fiona Colton fiona.colton@manchester.ac.uk
Technician Adrian Handley adrian.g.handley@manchester.ac.uk
Technician Damindi Jones Damindi.jones@manchester.ac.uk
For general enquiries it is encouraged to use the Discussion Boards on each Blackboard Unit.

If using email to contact tutors, please focus your question on the particular point that you wish to be
clarified. As tutors receive emails from students from various units, please include your full name,
student number, programme, year of study and the name of the unit.

Staff will endeavour to respond to emails as quickly as possible, however, this will depend on particular
commitments, so do not always expect an immediate response. If you are having difficulties, it is in your
interests to contact a member of the unit staff at the earliest opportunity.

8. Unit Assessment

Assessment task Submission Length How and when will Weighting within
feedback be unit (if relevant)
provided
Coursework WEEK 9 Friday Equivalent to 2000 Summative Feedback 50%
24th November words - 15 working days
At 1.00 pm after submission via
Blackboard
Exam Taken in 2 hours Summative 50%
January Exam Feedback – After
Period exam board

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We urge students to be cautious when using a chatbot or AI tool within their learning. Chatbots and AI
tools can be useful, but there are a number of risks associated with using them. Please ensure that you
are aware of what is permissible use of AI for each assignment. You can utilise AI to generate ideas, key
themes, and plan your assessment but not to write your assessment. Do not use AI to generate text, or
partial text for use in your assessment unless the assignment brief explicitly states that this is permitted,
otherwise use will be deemed academic malpractice. This is academic malpractice because the words and
ideas generated are not your own and not an accurate reflection of your learning. Further to this, the
words and ideas generated by the chatbot or AI tool may make use of other, human authors' ideas
without referencing them, which is plagiarism. Where a chatbot or other form of AI has been used, make
sure you acknowledge that use. Information on how to cite can be found here: https://manchester-
uk.libanswers.com/teaching-and-learning/faq/264824 Some units, for example those on AI and
technology, permit the use of AI. However, they require you to sign a code of conduct which must be
adhered to. Make sure you understand and follow these codes. If you are unclear on what is permissible,
speak to the unit coordinator.

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9. Assessment Briefs

Unit Number and Title MATS 212101 Garment Production Technology

Start Date (week commencing) 25th September 2023
Deadline (date/time/place) 24th November 2023 at 1.00pm

Assignment Title Development of A Garment Sample Technical Pack

Purpose of this assessment:
The aim is students to develop a set of specifications around a garment sample, the completed specifications will be
used for a future ‘Manufacturing Technical Guide’ on how to on create the garment, used by manufactures.

Focus will be on a ‘Basic Style Garment’ that will be developed to an industry standard as a sealed sample. The guide will
aid garment suppliers of full volume mass produced garments. It will enable them to create consistency and replication
of standards across mass produced garments. At the same time allowing for the garments which are highly commercial
and competitive on costs/price with consistent quality.

Scenario
In weeks 1-5 students will complete a weekly garment tech workshop, completing an element of each type of
specification required in a Tech Pack. Students will attend sewing workshops, where they will assemble the garment.

Students will all complete the same garment, however you can relate your garment to a High Street Retailer/Brand’.

Conduct research of a high street fashion retailer (this retailer can be the same retailer you chose in your Fashion Product
Development Unit) on which to base their garment on. Therefore, students can consider target market, retail price,
quality, and fabric types the garment may be made from.

Required Student Outcomes

Students will stipulate expectations and standards in the specifications and technical guide and communicate these to
manufacturers with a set of specifications. The technical information such as stitch types will be gathered as the students
complete all workshops and sewing workshops, remember to make a note of the operations as you are sewing.

It is expected that all your manufactures/suppliers will refer to these standards when delivering bulk production orders
to the retail business or they will face penalties implemented by the retailer, which range from discounts or cancelations.

Assessment Task Breakdown

1 Introduction

2 Working Drawing

3 Layplan

4 Costing

5 Measurement/Size Spec

6 Garment Breakdown
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7 References

Sources of Information/Resource
ADVICE FOR STUDENTS Consider and conduct research on the following:

Plan your Specification & Technical Pack

Instructions to Students:

Your assignment should be written in English and be word-processed. You should include key points to be investigated,
references (using the Harvard referencing system) and examples where appropriate.

The following criteria must be met:

 The report must be word processed and in font size 12.
 A4 Technical Pack
 Use the Specification Templates Provided on Blackboard for Technical pack
 Written in the 3rd person

Remember clarity is key to improving time consuming development of sampling and garment design, conveying clear and
precise specifications to you supplier will enhance communication and speed to market of your designs.

 Keep your language strong and positive. Short, sharp bullet points.
 Present the facts; describe the garment operations and technical constructions.
 Polish your report. Read it aloud. Is it clear and succinct? Once it sounds good to you, have someone else who knows
nothing about the business read it and make suggestions for improvement.
 Your technical report/technical pack should focus on the communication aspect of sampling a design for a fashion
business.
 Please do understand that this is an exercise about critical thinking.

The assignment can be started from week 1 and specifications can be added to each week.

A specification examples can be found on blackboard in ‘Assessment Area’

Directed and independent learning will be promoted throughout the unit. The report should be presented professionally.

Please use visuals and diagrams and photographs where appropriate.

Organise the content of the Manufacturing Technical Guide for Garment Suppliers

 How will you present the guide? You can use specification templates provided and adapt them.
 Will you include photographs and CAD illustrations?
 What technical information will you include?
 What technical information do you deem as important?
 Will you include ISO # numbers?
 Will you meet the consumer requirements?

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For the chosen Retailer:

 Firstly, consider which retailer are you developing the basic garment sample for Example ASOS, New LOOK, NEXT
 Target market – What are consumers expectations- Who are you designing and developing the garments?
 Think about quality and consistency across your garments?
 Consider fabrics types the retailer uses?
 What are the recommended retail price points for this retailer? Does a higher price imply better construction
techniques, quality fabric, better fit and measurements for sizing?

Advice for Submitting Work

Note:
Students must submit a copy of the assignment (Follow instructions on Blackboard)
Students must submit an individual Garment Sample – (The sample will be submitted to 2A.031 – Sewing Labs. You must have
a receipt signed by the technician the receipt can be obtained from Fiona Colton in WEEK 9)

For all On-line submissions in Blackboard:

 All work should be submitted only as a PDF!!!

 Therefore convert your word doc or PowerPoints to a PDF. Blackboard does not support large word doc files!
 Ensure you press SUBMITT
 Ensure you have received a receipt as prove of submission from blackboard
 Follow instructions under ‘Assessment’ for Submission on Blackboard

10. Assessment Criteria

Each Student To submit an online PDF of: 80% 70% 60- 50- 40- 40- 30%-
69% 59% 49% 30% 20%

Introduction/Evaluation: Think about the evaluation of

your garment, methods and construction and the
relationship to quality and costs, speed of manufacture of
manufacture. How do these technical areas relate to your
retailer and consumer and existing styles ranges? Briefly
evaluate the target market, retail price, quality, and fabric
types.

REQUIRED: In the introduction/evaluation provide a brief

sentence to answer for the following Questions (No longer
than 3 lines/sentences each):

1. One brief example of how you would overcome a

quality issue
2. One example of how a tech pack can help in the
production of the garment and quality control
3. One example a suggestion to change construction
to the assembly of the garment, for example
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change of stitch or seam type
4. Referring to question 3 justify your choice for
changes to construction of the garment i.e. Cost,
speed, quality implications etc.

Weighted as 20% of overall.

Students will Demonstrate intended learning outcomes: 1 - Knowledge and understanding: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L 2 -

Intellectual skills: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I 3 - Practical Skills: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J 4 - Transferable skills and personal
qualities: A, B, C, D, E, F, G for ‘Example’:

Technical Pack Specification Templates (300 Words Limit

per spec) be precise you will not be awarded more marks if
you include more words:

 Costing
 Working Drawing
 Layplan
 Garment Breakdown
 Size/Measurement Specification

Ensure the following information is provided and clearly

labelled on all specification templates and illustrations of
the garment: ISO# Stitch and Seam classifications, design
features, measurements in centimetres. Weighted as 50%
of overall.

Students will Demonstrate intended learning outcomes: 1 - Knowledge and understanding: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L 2 -

Intellectual skills: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I 3 - Practical Skills: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J 4 - Transferable skills and personal
qualities: A, B, C, D, E, F, G for ‘Example:

Presentation and references. Clear and professionally

structured piece of work with appropriate referencing
where necessary showing good written communication.

Weighted as 20% of overall.

Students will Demonstrate intended learning outcomes: 1 - Knowledge and understanding: B, C, H, I, J, K, L 2 -

Intellectual skills: B, C, D, F. G, H. - Practical Skills: A, B, E, F, H 4 - Transferable skills and personal qualities: A, B, C, D, E,
F, G for ‘Example’:

Garment Sample – (The sample will be submitted to 2A.031

– Sewing Labs from WEEK 8) You must have a receipt
signed by the technician the receipt can be obtained from
the sewing lab) Correct manufacturing methods of
assembly, stitch and seam type are applied.

Weighted as 10% of overall.

Students will Demonstrate intended learning outcomes: 1 - Knowledge and understanding: B, C, H, I, J, K, L 2 -

Intellectual skills: B, C, D, F. G, H. 3 - Practical Skills: A, B, E, F, H 4 - Transferable skills and personal qualities: A, B, C,
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D, E, F, G for ‘Example’:

Summative - Areas of good practice

Summative - Areas for improvement

Mark achieved

11. Late Submission and Mitigating Circumstances

All coursework must include an online submission via Blackboard which allows for an automated audit of
submissions. When you are submitting your assessed work online e.g. via Blackboard, including Turnitin, in all cases
you should receive an electronic receipt e.g. an email. After submission, you must go back into Blackboard and
ensure that you have correctly submitted the work, that it is the correct version and that it has been submitted to
the correct area in the required format as detailed in the assessment brief/unit handbook. You cannot claim
mitigation for submitting incorrect versions of work and failure to upload your submission within the correct format
may mean your submission cannot be marked. If you do not receive an electronic receipt of your submission, your
work may not have been uploaded correctly and may be classed as a ‘non-submission’ or ‘late submission’.

Penalties will be applied for late submissions: the mark awarded will reduce by 10% of the maximum amount
available per 24 hours and the work would continue to attract further penalties for each 24 hours the work is late
until the assignment is submitted or no marks remain, the full policy is available at http://goo.gl/ywvLSE.

Units which require labs will be linked to attendance, therefore official School monitoring of student
engagement/attendance will occur. A student missing a laboratory, with no official mitigating circumstances will
not be rescheduled to another lab session but will be supplied with typical experimental data so that they may
complete the assignment. The mark for this assignment will be capped at 50% maximum. Students missing a lab
with accepted mitigating circumstances will be supplied with typical experimental data so that they may complete
the assignment. This submission will be marked in the normal way with no capping applied.

If you have any problems uploading work please contact elearning@manchester.ac.uk for any technical support or
call 0161 306 5544 IT support centre.

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For full details of the mitigating circumstances process, consult the Department of Materials
Undergraduate/Postgraduate Programme Handbook which can be found on the Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Virtual Common Room

Please do ensure that you discuss any mitigating circumstances with your personal tutor/academic adviser as soon
as possible in order to help support you.

12. Recommended Reading

The recommended reading for this unit can be found on the online unit reading list.

Date of current version 08 June 2023

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