Preface Acknowledgements Part I. Apparel Production Overview 1. The Global Scope of Apparel Production 2. Apparel Supply Chain 3. Brand Categories and Price Point Classifications for Mass-Produced Apparel 4. Apparel Product Categories Part II. Raw Material and Component Parts 5. Raw Materials 6. Color 7. Fabric Specifications 8. Thread Specifications 9. Support and Thermal Materials 10. Support and Shaping Devices 11. Trim and Surface Embellishments 12. Closures 13. Garment Labels Part III. Design Development and Product Specification 14. Product Design (Product Development) 15. Patternmaking Methods and Computer Technology 16. Patternmaking Tools 17. Sizing and Fit 18. Design Details 19. Garment Openings 20. Hem Finishes 21. ASTM and ISO Stitch Classifications 22. ASTM and ISO Seam Classifications 23. Apparel Production Product Costing 24. Product Specifications Part IV. Production and Quality Controls 25. Production and Sourcing 26. Manufacturers, Factory Layouts, and Production Systems for Assembly 27. Marker Making, Cutting, and Bundling 28. Finishing 29. Quality Assurance, Product Testing and Inspection 30. Packaging Resources Credits ASTM and ISO Index Index.