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What is Apparel Merchandising | Process of Apparel Merchandising

Merchandising seems like a modern term in our day-to-day life, but it is convenient since ancient times. There are various types of merchandising like Technology Merchandising, Grocery Merchandising, E-commerce Merchandising, Toy Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Digital Merchandising, Product Merchandising, Apparel Merchandising, etc. But Apparel Merchandising is the most important term in the world of Merchandising. In[…]

Dimensional Changes of Fabric After Home Laundering (AATCC 135)

Object This procedure describes the process for determination of dimensional changes of fabrics when subjected to home laundering process. Definitions Dimensional Change: Percentage change in length and width of fabric specimen when subjected to specified conditions. Growth:  Dimensional change result in increase in length and width of specimen. Shrinkage:  Dimensional change result in decrease length[…]

Tear Properties of Fabrics (ISO 13937-2)

In this article, we will see how to determine the tear properties of fabric in ISO 13937 part-02 method. Definitions Gauge Length Distance between the two effective clamping points (grips) of a testing device is known as gauge length. Equipments Test Specimen From each sample two sets of test specimens shall be cut, one set[…]

Tearing Strength of Textile Fabrics

We prefer formal woven pants for official purposes, but most of us like to wear Jeans or Chinos for casual purposes. These dresses should look ok also should have the best quality. One of the most required qualities is its tearing strength. Different brands have different tearing strength requirements based on the fabric weight. In[…]

Thread Sizes: Ticket Number of Sewing Thread

Identification of thread size, called ticket number, is undergoing a transition. Different kinds of yarns had different numbering designations. On January 1, 1980, the Thread Institute adopted a standardized ticket numbering system based on the Tex system of numbering yarn. The system is to be used on a voluntary basis by its member manufacturers, converters,[…]

Fabric Shrinkage Test

When we give a knitted T-Shirt for laundry or wash, we can discover that the T-Shirt has become smaller than its original size after laundry or washing. This happens due to Fabric Shrinkage. It is a process in which fabric dimension becomes smaller than its original size. It happens either lengthwise or width wise or[…]

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