Textiles - Mass Production

Synopsis

Demonstrates the latest industrial techniques from around the world that are used in textile manufacturing. Covers the methods and processes of the commercial mass production of textiles including digital pattern laying and the more traditional pattern laying by hand, as well as the cutting and marking up of the material and how it is assembled. Shows how the CAD/CAM combination is used for quality control. Also discusses is the globalisation of the textile industry with factory visits in Cambodia and the Far East. Case studies include production of baseball hats, sky-diving suits, airline seat covers, quilted covers, sweatshirts and jersey wear.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2004

Year of production

2004

Subjects

Crafts; Further education material

Keywords

manufacturing industries; pattern cutting; textile industries

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£49.00 (DVD), £20.00 (1 Year Digital Licence), £49.00 (3 Year Digital Licence)

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

26 minutes

Year

2006

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£44.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

26 minutes

Year

2006

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

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