BBFD101 Introduction to Textile & Apparel Industry Syllabus — AKTU 2024-25

Syllabus

6 units · 40 lecture hours · weightage in %

Unit1

Unit 1: OVERVIEW OF THE TEXTILES INDUSTRY

4 hrs

Overview of global and Indian textile industry. Nature, size, structure and trade of various sectors of the industry. Evolution and Growth. Employment prospects

Unit2

Unit 2: MAJOR SEGMENTS OFTHETEXTILEINDUSTRY

8 hrs

Organizedtextilesector. Decentralized sector. Handloom and power loom sector. Cotton and man-made filament yarn industry. Woolen textile industry. Sericulture. Other fibers

Unit3

Unit 3: APPARELINDUSTRY IN INDIA

8 hrs

Overview of global and Indian apparel industry. History and its development in recent years. Size and nature of the industry. Regional features and structure of the industry. Small and medium scale enterprises- design studios, boutiques, organized sector.

Unit4

Unit 4: FASHION INDUSTRY

8 hrs

Fashion overview. Fashion trade. Nature and sectoral overview of the fashion industry. Fashion retailing- retail stores, department stores, boutiques, chain stores, discount stores, factory outlets, e-tailing etc. Role of professionals in the fashion industry

Unit5

Unit 5: TRADEINAPPARELANDTEXTILES

4 hrs

Opportunities and Challenges. Export and Import. Indian apparel export and important product category .Domestic market and domestic brands. Export Promotion Councils of India.

Unit6

Unit 6: SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

8 hrs

Trade promotion services (AEPC, CMAI, PEXCIL, etc.). Government and Non-Government. Testing laboratories. Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation, Silk Board, KVIC, CCIC, NIFT, IIT, NID, etc. Textile research associations- NITRA, BTRA, CIRCOT. Teaching- Learning

Practical Work

Methodology
•Lecture-Based Teaching (Use PowerPoint presentations, videos, and real-life industry case studies.)
•Virtual factory tours: Show videos of textile mills, garment factories, and dyeing units.
•Fabric swatch analysis: Provide different fabric samples for hands-on experience.
•Live Demonstrations: Show how fibers are spun into yarn and woven into fabric.
•Group Discussions & Debates: Topics like fast fashion vs. sustainable fashion.
•Brainstorming Sessions: Emerging trends in textiles.
•Case Studies: Study brands like Zara, H&M, and Patagonia
Suggested Assignments
Assignment 1: Collection of current news regarding textiles and apparel industry- a report. Assignment 2: Comparative study of major players of textiles and apparel industry- a document. Assignment 3: Schemes and initiatives taken by any research organization- a report. Assignment 4: Role of garment fairs in generating business- a report.
Suggested Visits
1Garment fairs organized by AEPC (held twice at New Delhi) Trade fairs Fashion shows
2Retail stores
3Textile research association
4Production units – textile and apparel

Course Objectives6 points

To provide a comprehensive overview of the textile, apparel and fashionindustry
To understand the evolution and growth of the textile and apparelindustry
To understand the importance of the textile and apparel industry and itssegments
To evaluate the employment prospects in the textile and apparelindustry
To understand the global trade in theindustry
To understand and appreciate the role of various supportive institutions and organizations in the development of theindustry

Course Outcomes (COs)8 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

CO1Explain the evolution and milestones of the textile and apparel industry, including major technological advancements.
CO2Identify Various Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics Used in Apparel Manufacturing 1
CO3Describe the processes of fiber production, yarn spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing. 2
CO4Analyze the Structure and Functioning of the Apparel Supply Chain 3
CO5Assess the impact of sustainability, eco-friendly materials, and ethical labor practices in textile and apparel production. 4
CO6Identify potential career paths, emerging trends, and business opportunities in textiles and fashion. 5 EvaluationPattern Sr.no Details of the Evalution
CO1InternalContinuousAssessmentintheformofPractical, Viva-voce, Assignments, Attendance (CT+AT+TAQ) 30%
CO2End SemesterExamination 70%

Text Books & References23 books

Text Book

Bheda, R.,ManagingProductivityintheTextileIndustry,CBSPublisherand Distributers, new Delhi,2003.
Fringes, G. S., Fashion from Concept to Consumer, Prentice Hall, 9th Edition, 2007.

Reference Books

Annual Report, Ministry ofTextiles
ApparelOnline
Clothesline
Compendium of Textiles Statistics, Textile Commissioner, Govt. ofIndia.
Dickerson, K., Textile and Apparel in the Global Economy, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ,1995.
ExpressTextile
Han, H. and the Staff of Vault, Vault Career Guide to the Fashion Industry: Step into a fashionable career with insider advice, 2nd Edition, Vault Inc., USA, 2003. Indian TextileJournal
Jarnow, J. A., Guerreiro, M. &Judelle, B., Inside the Fashion Business,John
Wiley, USA,1981.
Koshi, D. O., Garment Exports- Winning Strategies tradeMagazines
TextileView
Trade Reports, (Textile Committee, AEPC,CMAI)