Children’s Sleepwear Price & Quality Evaluation Presentation Niki Larson & Morgan Cheetah

Garments From: Macy’s Brand: Carter’s Size: 6 Price: $34 From: Target Brand: Universal Size: Small Price: $15 From: Walmart Brand: JB Apparel Size: Small Price: $8

Criteria General Appearance Fiber Finish/Design Application Fabric Stitch Quality Style Length Size Tension Label Information Neatness Uniformity Country of Origin Seam Quality Care Type Price Hem type Brand Stitches used Uniformity

Why did we choose this criteria? Criteria Continued Garment Edge Finishes Findings Flammability Aesthetic/Functional Features Fit/Comfort Why did we choose this criteria?

Evaluation Criteria Macy’s Target Walmart General Appearance High Price  Moderate Price  Low Price  Finish/Design Application  Top: Woven  Bottoms: Printed  Top: Printed  Style  2 piece, long sleeves & pants  2 piece, short sleeve & shorts  Size  6  Small  Small

Evaluation Label Information High Price Moderate Price Low Price COO Cambodia  China  Care  Turn garment inside out. Machine wash cold with like colors. Use non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry medium. Warm iron if needed. Do not iron decoration.  Turn inside out. Machine wash cold/gentle with like colors. Blech when needed. Tumble dry low. Do not iron.  Machine wash warm with like colors. Turn inside out. Only use non-chlorine bleach. Low iron on reverse side. Do not dry clean.  Price  $34  $15  $8  Brand  Carter’s  Universal Studios  JB Apparel  RN#  35623  87652  119303 

Evaluation Fiber High Price Moderate Price Low Price 100% Cotton 100% Polyester Fabric Cotton Polyester

Evaluation Stitch Quality High Price Moderate Price Low Price Length 12 SPI  16 SPI  13 SPI  Tension   Balanced  Balanced  Mostly Balanced   Neatness    High  High  Moderate  Uniformity  Moderate

Evaluation Seam Quality High Price Moderate Price Low Price Type Plain seam  Hem Type  Folded  Stitches Used  301 lockstitch; 406 bottom cover stitch; 514 four thread overedge seam stitch;   605 cover stitch;607 cover stitch;406 bottom cover stitch  605 cover stitch; 401chainstitch;406 bottom cover stitch  Uniformity   High  High  Moderate 

Seams & Stitches: High-Price

Seams & Stitches: Mid-Price

Seams & Stitches: Low-Price

Evaluation Garment Edge Finishes High Price Moderate Price Low Price   Folded hem  Folded hem, Banded hem  Findings  Elastic waist  Trim  Plastic Buttons  Flammability  Not flame resistant  Flame resistant   Flame resistant 

Evaluation Aesthetic/Functional Features High Price Moderate Price Low Price    Dyed, Printed, and Embroidered  Printed  Closures  None  Fit/Ease of Alteration  Snug fit/skinny  Relaxed fit/loose  Relaxed fit/loose

Sustainability High-Price Sleep Set Manufacturer: Carter’s Retailer: Macy’s Mid-Priced Sleep Set Manufacturer: American Marketing Enterprises, Inc. Retailer: Target Low-Priced Manufacturer: JV Apparel Corp. Retailer: Walmart

Best Garment Carter’s Sleep Set from Macy’s Met all criteria Higher durability Best stitch and seam quality Aesthetic features Usually on sale at local department stores Highly recommended (good reputation)

Main Differences Seam and Stitch quality General construction Fit

Hidden Criteria Seam and Stitch Type Sustainability of Manufacturers

Recommendations Train sales staff Flammability standards Fit and comfort Care Brand reputation/customer reviews Knowledge of garment construction

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