Raw Material Calculations Fabric Requirements

Basic calculation

Fabric Requirements Types of Fabric Quantity of Fabric Delivery Time

Fabric Calculation For Woven Fabric in meters For Knitted Fabrics in Kgs Reasons--- End of the day fabric is used in length for woven and knitted garments Knitted fabric is traded in Kgs while woven fabric is trade in meters Best is that fabric for knitted and woven garments should be calculated in meters Fabric consumption for knitted is also calculated in meters and then it is converted into weight

Fabric Calculation Most important step in costing and production Needs lots of skill and concentration There are many ways to do it

Fabric Calculation Methods

Fabric consumption for Garments Four Ways Make exact sample Marking on fabric with the help of patterns With the help of simple arithmetic By taking help from GGT or any graphic machines

By Making Samples Cares to taken Be careful in selecting the sample to be copied Make sample in the same fabric and in the same size Treat sample exactly as per the treatment of original sample Make more than one sample Check specs again and again

With the help of calculations Need to know the area of the garment

Garment Area Calculation Length *Width = area From area we can calculate weight and total length of a fabric required

Calculation Parameters Learn how to measure garment Use of measuring tape is quite sensitive Make garment relax There should be no tension In a standard atmosphere Noting down measurements carefully

Size ratio matters a lot Fabric width needs to be taken into consideration

Multiplication and calculate area and weight with the help of GSM

Practical Examples

Accessories Calculations You cannot complete garment with out accessories

Types of Accessories Related to garment stitching Packing accessories

Basic needs for calculations Complete information about : Quality Types Quantity Sources Prices Approved and unimproved sources Units Packing

How to calculate? From garment From garment specs

Garment related accessories Stitching thread Buttons Zips Tapes Strings Cords Fusing

Embroidery thread Stickers

Packing Related Labels Tags Tickets Poly bags Tissue papers Instructions labels Blister bags Cartons Carton covering sheets Hangers Any more Pins/clips

Steps in calculations List down the items Calculate consumption ---- most difficult job--- needs very high level skill and care Have to cater many more thing, like units, packing etc Time involved and time available Garment prices and cost of inputs Payment terms Approvals required

Final Sheets Prepare a final sheet of requirements Get it edited by colleagues Check twice before sending it to purchase or commercial department

Margins in Calculations Normally low prices items are over ordered Breakage elements is kept in calculation Wrong counting is considered, particularly in labels Items used in general are ordered more than quantity required, like, tag pins

Checking in Store Before final order, purchase department checks from store If available in store then calculations should be revised

Purchasing and storing Things are purchased and stored separately for every order Store keeps the issuing and receiving record Store ensures that goods have been reached well in time

Major Function of PPC To calculate To arrange To issue when required

Final verdict Delivery of shipment On time With stipulated budget Of required quantity Depends on PPC department