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Apparel Merchandising Introduction Bextex Ltd. was incorporated in Bangladesh as a Public Limited Company with limited liability on 8 March 1994 and commenced commercial operation in 1995 and also went into the public issue of shares and debentures in the same year. The shares of the Company are listed in the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges of Bangladesh. Bextex Ltd. is the most modern composite mill in the region. Bextex Ltd. has an installed capacity of 288 high-speed air- jet looms in its weaving section and a high-tech dyeing and finishing section with a capacity of 100,000 yards of finished fabric per day. This company is located at the Beximco Industrial Park. Bextex Ltd. has a state of the art composite knit fabric production mill, which serves the growing needs of high- quality knit garments exporters in Bangladesh. The project was set up as a state of the art knit fabric knitting, dyeing and finishing facility. During the year the Company produced and sold high quality of knit fabrics and bringing forth all the latest in hard and soft technologies in knitting, dyeing and finishing of knit fabric. Bextex Ltd. also has a cotton and polyester blended yarn- spinning mill, with 122,000 spindles is one of the largest spinning mills of the country. The mill was set up to feed the country's export oriented industries. Bextex Ltd. produces specialized finishes of denim cloth for export in finished as well as cloth only form. Beximco Corporate Profile Since independence Bangladesh has come a long way, and the Beximco Group of Companies is honoured to have had a role in

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Apparel Merchandising

Introduction

Bextex Ltd. was incorporated in Bangladesh as a Public Limited Company with limited liability on 8 March 1994 and commenced commercial operation in 1995 and also went into the public issue of shares and debentures in the same year. The shares of the Company are listed in the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges of Bangladesh. Bextex Ltd. is the most modern composite mill in the region. Bextex Ltd. has an installed capacity of 288 high-speed air-jet looms in its weaving section and a high-tech dyeing and finishing section with a capacity of 100,000 yards of finished fabric per day. This company is located at the Beximco Industrial Park. 

Bextex Ltd. has a state of the art composite knit fabric production mill, which serves the growing needs of high-quality knit garments exporters in Bangladesh. The project was set up as a state of the art knit fabric knitting, dyeing and finishing facility. During the year the Company produced and sold high quality of knit fabrics and bringing forth all the latest in hard and soft technologies in knitting, dyeing and finishing of knit fabric. 

Bextex Ltd. also has a cotton and polyester blended yarn-spinning mill, with 122,000 spindles is one of the largest spinning mills of the country. The mill was set up to feed the country's export oriented industries. 

Bextex Ltd. produces specialized finishes of denim cloth for export in finished as well as cloth only form. 

Beximco Corporate Profile

Since independence Bangladesh has come a long way, and the Beximco Group of Companies is honoured to have had a role in the development of its parent nation. The Group has worked with a simple philosophy; identify an important need and then do everything possible to successfully satiate that need, in a manner which best facilitates the well being of the nation. As a result Beximco has focussed on those industries which give Bangladesh a competitive advantage in the global market place in many cases creating the industries for the first time in the region. Throughout its four and a half decade journey the Group has been one of the leading innovators in the country.Presently Beximco Group comprises twenty one companies of which five are listed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange employing over 35,000 personnel and is the largest private sector industrial conglomerate in the nation. . In the course of its growth, it has created industrial and management capabilities that will serve the country for generations to come. It was the first local conglomerate to embrace an international corporate structure which is the foundation of its success. BEXIMCO's industrial businesses include jute, textiles, basic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics. BEXIMCO's non-industrial undertakings are focused on real estate and construction, engineering, media, information technology, trading and financial services.

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It is the creation and expansion of businesses critical to Bangladesh 's development, businesses, which are developed and run by Bangladeshis, businesses that develop technologies and practices specific to the needs of the country, which is the defining characteristic of the BEXIMCO story.

MissionEach of our activities must benefit and add value to the common wealth of our society. We firmly believe that, in the final analysis we are accountable to each of the constituents with whom we interact; namely: our employees, our customers, our business associates, our fellow citizens and our shareholders.

VisionTo build a true marketing led enterprise with motivated workforce, innovation visson and more value added product portfolio, customer satisfaction and understanding of global market.

To be one of best leading composite mill in Bangladesh.

Gain market leadership in high value added apparel in USA and Europe.

Use “Innovative and Speed” as prime drivers, rather than cotton and cheap labour.

General information of Beximco Textile LTd.

COMPANY NAME Beximco Textile Limited

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: 17 Dhanmondi R/A, Road No. 2Dhaka -1205, Bangladesh Phone: 880-2-8611891-5, 8618220-7          9677701-5, 7701165

OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTER: Beximco Industrial Park , SaraboKashimpur, Gazipur , Bangladesh .

FACTORY: Sarabo, Kashimpur, GazipurDATE OF INCORPORATION:  30 May, 1984COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION:  1990BUSINESS LINE: Manufacturing and Marketing of Yarn,

Woven, knit and Denim Fabrics.

LISTING STATUS:  Public Listed Company.STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING: Dhaka and Chittagong .

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IN BDT:  3,000 Million TakaPAID UP CAPITAL IN BDT:  1,882.50 Million TakaNUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS:  37,929NUMBER OF LOOMS woven INSTALLED:

293

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NUMBER OF Spindles INSTALLED:  122000NUMBER OF Denim LOOMS INSTALLED:

56

NUMBER OF Circular knit Machine INSTALLED: 

30

PRODUCTION CAPACITY:  28 Million Linear MetersNUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:  5,181

Factory Equipment: Different types of weaving, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, finishing and generator machines are supplied from Germany,Italy,Japan,Taiwan,U.K,USA, Singapore etc.

Production Capacity: 1 lac yards/ day (Woven dyeing) 12 tons/ day (Knit dyeing)

Certification and Award:ISO 9001:2000 CertificateOEKKO-TEX Certified.

Web site: www.beximco.org

Products of Beximco Textile

Yarn Products

Count - Ranging from 6 – 120Fiber - Cotton ( super – combed, combed, carded)CVC - 60% cotton, 40% polyesterTC - 65% polyester-35% cotton; 100% polyester both regular and sewing thread Lyocell, Tencel, Modal, Rayon, Viscose etc.

Fabric Products  

Solid DyedPoplinsTwillsDobbiesOxfordsSeersuckersCanvasRibstops in 100% Combed CottonCVC and CVS/TCStretchSatten

Yarn DyedGinghamsStripesFil-a-fils/End-on-endsChambraysSeersuckersPinpointOxfordsDobbiesPlaids in 100% Combed CottonCVC and CVS/TCStretchSatten

FinishingWrinkle FreeEasy CarePeach

Dobby DesignsHerringbonesBedford Cords/CotelesWaffles and various structures in 100%

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ChintzPaper TouchTeflon CoatedWater RepellentWater ResistanceRubberized

Combed CottonCVC and CVS/TC

Yarn CountRanging from 7 to 120

 Knit Products

Jersey : In 100% Combed Cotton, CVC, CVS/TC, and Lycra mixPolo Pique : In 100% Combed Cotton, CVC and CVS/TCBack Pique : In 100% Combed Cotton, CVC and CVS/TCHerringbone : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCPopcorn : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCBubble Knit : In 100% Combed Cotton, CVC and CVS/TCCrepe : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCEngineering Stripe : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCFeeder Stripe : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCAuto Stripe : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCRib : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TCJacquard : In 100% Combed Cotton and CVS/TC

Denim Products

Chambray : In classic indigo colours ranging from 4oz to 5.5oz/Yd2Denim (blue) : In classic indigo colours ranging from 4oz to 15oz/ Yd2Denim (black) : In sulfur black colour ranging from 4oz to 15oz/ Yd2Coloured Denim : In a variety of colours - both in sulfur & reactive dyes(warp dyed)Overdyed Denim : In a variety of colours on indigo blue & sulfur blackBull Denim : In a variety of reactive colours ranging from 10oz to 13oz/ Yd2 (piece dyedStretch Denim : In classic indigo colours ranging from 4.5 oz to 13.75 oz/Yd2

Special Yarn Products  

Plied Yarn, Fancy Yarn, Slub Yarn (7's to 20's), Stretch both Lycra (10's to 40's) and Spandex and other Core Spun, Multi count, Multi Twist etc.

Production  

Bextex Ltd. is a fully vertical unit from Yarn Spinning to Apparel Manufacturing, Printing, Washing and Packaging.Yarn Spinning * PrintingFabric Weaving * EmbroideringProcessing and Finishing * WashingApparel Manufacturing * Packaging

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Beximco Partners with Major Retailers & International Brands

Springfield VAN Heusen Calvin Klein

DKNY Zara J.C. Penny

Next IZOD Arizona

H & M Geoffory Beene St. Johns Bay

Mother Care Arrow J. Ferrar

Bershka Kenneth Cole Reaction Decree

ESPIRIT CHAPS LevisCUSTOMERS OF BEXIMCO INDUSTRIAL PARKBuyer Name of beximco industrial park:

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American Division BuyerCATOBELKFREDMAYERIT'S FASHIONMOTHERS WORKLASENZAMERVYNSLEVIE'SMEXICOBE ALLSEurope Division BuyerWEOKADIPIMKIEORSAYKIABINKDPROTEXPROMODBERNARDICentrale D'achats ZanierKAPPAHL

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Merchandising practiced in Beximco Industrial park

In Beximco Industrial Park merchandising are practiced in a very good and disciplined way. There are a lot of merchandisers in Beximco Industrial Park. All the merchandiser’s works as a team and in every team there are one team leader who controls the entire team. the process of merchandising in Beximco Industrial Park are like this-------

At first the top management of the Beximco Industrial Park fix an order after a negotiation with buyer. Then the top management hand over the order to the merchandising team leaders. After that the team leader distribute the orders to their team members. After that the team members start their activities. The merchandisers identify their activities. they separate the

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different working regarding to the ordered product. In an order there may have some print, embroidery or other things. There are several sections in Beximco Industrial park to produce a complete product like as-printing section, embroidery section, cutting section, swing section, knitting section, woven section, sample section, spinning section, wiving section, finishing section, and so on. To get an approval por the final production the Merchandisers had to make several kinds of samples like as fitsample, salesman sample,pp sample, shipment sample etc. Than the merchandisers put order to fit sample to the sample center. The sample people cut the fabrics, if there are any print or embroidery in the ordered product then the sample people sent the fabric in printing section for print or embroidery and the embroidery and print section complete the print and embroidery and send the fabric to sample people.The prints are available in the product order are send to the buyer in some small pitch of fabrics after making print in the fabric pitches.Embroideries also sed for buyers approval. Sample people prepare the sample and the merchandiser sends the fit sample to the buyers approval. If the fit sample get the buyers approval than buyers asked the merchandisers to send the pre production sample (pp) . the merchandisers than send the pp sample for buyer approval . If the buyer approve the pp sample than the merchandisers start the bulk production. Bulk production is done in a systematic manner. For bulk production the people s of fabric marketing supply the fabric to the production factory. The merchandisers than make booking for the trims and accessories and other things relating to the production of ordered product. The fabric are cut in the cutting section of the production factory. If there are any print in the garment than the fabric are send to the printing section and if there are any embroidery in the fabric than the fabric are send in the embroidery section. After completing print and embroidery the swing section start the swing of the garments after completing the swing the garments are send to the finishing section. From finishing section the complete garments are packed and made ready to send the product to the ultimate buyers. Usually the products are send to the buyer by ship but sometime if the producers cannot produce the goods in due time than the products are send to the buyer by Air. Like this way merchandising are practiced in Beximco Industrial Park.Some time when the order accedes the production capacity of beximco than the merchandisers produce their products in subcontract factories.

Merchandising:

Garment merchandising is an intricate and detail oriented job. If it can be done properly can be very rewarding. On the country, if it is done with lack of knowledge, insufficient skill and thoroughness, it can be destructive.In ESSES Fashions Ltd. very skilled and experienced personnel run the merchandising section. After receiving an order, the merchandiser with the help of pattern master calculates the total consumption of fabric. Then according to the cost detail sheet and the price mentioned by the buyer costing is done. After the price is negotiated with the buyer order is placed to the suppliers of raw material and accessories.The manufacturing factory as per the requirement suppliers the fabric and a ledger is maintained regularly to assess the production status. The accessories such as label, button, zipper, sewing thread, packing materials are collected from outside [sometime mentioned by the buyer] through back-to-back L/Cs. The merchandising department also looks for the sources for procuring yarns to produce fabric.Merchandising section monitors the production status regularly and ensures timely delivery of the shipment.Garments merchandising is job to buy raw materials and accessories, producing garments, maintaining required quality level and exporting the garments within schedule time.

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Merchandiser: Merchandising means buying, producing and selling some goods, products or services for local or international market. A person who is related with these activities is known as merchandiser

Merchandising a win time

This presentation is to stress the area’s that has to be improved in the merchandising department at our office. We need to work on a system to manage our time and make sure that quality garments are delivered on time to all our customers. We should be more professional on our follow-up, so our customers will have faith and confidence on us, and place more order with WINTIME. Work of the Garment Merchandiser:

Procuring of Order.Procuring of Raw Material.Production of Garments.Shipments of Garments.Receiving of payment for Garments.

A Merchandiser should:

Always work SMART, than hard.Good knowledge on English Language in both written & spoken.Be very good Time Manager.Take satisfaction on their work and not on their position.Be effective team players.Know the email writing techniques.Know the world map & all sea and air route.Know all Fibers (Natural, Animal, Mineral, Synthetic Fiber)Know all type of woven and knit fabric.Know all Sea & Air Freight Forwarder.Know all Feeder and Mother Vessel schedule.Keep update records of Container changes (20feet, 40 feet, 40 feet High Cube, 45feet High Cube)Keep records of all good printing & Embroidery factories.Keep records of all factories of Hanger, Labels, Laces, Elastic, Poly, and Cartons etc….Keep records of all Spring Mills, Dyeing Factories with their machine & production capacity.Acquire good knowledge on Consumption and Costing.Keep commitment with Buyer and Supplier.Make a habit of replying all mills without waiting any time.Always show positive attitude to resolve all problems.Be sincere to your duties.Be responsible.Always check all booking of fabrics and accessories before and after sending.

The activities of merchandisers:

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To perform any work in efficient way needs planning and to do planning needs some deduction and to find out the deduction needs analysis. Garments business is a complicated business and it is a one man show work rather a team work. Different teams, different organization, different institutions, different agencies, different shipping and air lines are involve to complete one garments for shipment. If anywhere any person not performing his duties with sincerity than the whole effort may be in futile. To execute any order without much difficulties all buyers are giving purchase contract for each and every order with all details. Before going to analysis the purchase contract let us see what all are the mills, industries, agents, people etc are directly or indirectly involve in garments business.

Cotton farmer and harvesters, industries of artificial, mineral and animal fibers.Agents involve in marketing the fibers.Carrying agents of air and see (shipping lines and air lines)Spinning Mills and IndustriesFabric knitting factoriesFabric dying and finishing industriesIndustries producing dyes and chemicalsLab- testing organization (ITS, MTL, SGS etc)Accessories Manufacture (all labels, zipper, buttons, all tags, laces, elastics, draw- strings)Packing material manufactureSwing and embroidery thread manufactureGarment manufactureWashing plant, printing factories, Embroidery factoriesLocal and International carrying agents of garmentsFreight forwarding and stuffing agents.

A good and efficient merchandiser must know all the above organization and their working procedure and must build up a good relationship for his merchandising carrier.

The rise of the 72 Sub-Saharan and Caribbean countries after TDA 2000 with quota free and duty free access to the US Market.

Gradually easing and lifting quota and emergence of China as mightier RMG manufacture and exporter to benefit form the quota free business environments

Ever increasing cost of production In Bangladesh due to constant rise of prices of utility and other services, etc

The fact that majority of the RMG manufactories of the country still remain less efficient and poorly managed

Recession in the USAThe catastrophic effect of September the 11th attack on the world economy.

Job responsibilities of Merchandising Team:

Development and costing Reviewing the development packs RCVD from buyer.Put the developments into work with product development team.Clarify all necessary info with buyer as much as possible.

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Follow up on the delivered sample deadline.Work out the initial costing (all costing must be checked by merchandising manager)Price negotiates on with buyer.Follow up with buyer reg. The feedback of the sample and costing

Order confirmationQuoting the delivery dates to buyer after checking factory’s capacity situation.Checking all the details in the order sheet once received form buyer.Communicate with buyer reg. Any discrepancy in the order sheet.Passing the correct order sheet to all concerned dept i.e. planning, production, commercial etc.

SamplingUpdating production development tem reg. Different sample requirement of buyer at various stage (sales man, fit , size set, pp sample etc)Coordinating all fabric + trims which are required for sampling purpose.Coordinating print, embroidery, wash for sampling.Checking all the technical aspects of samples before releasing to customer.Checking all the aesthetic aspects of samples before releasing to customerChecking the quantity requirement of each sample.Checking the necessary paper work of reach sample.Follow up the buyer reg. Each sample comments.

Bulk fabric Work out the consumption for each new style from CAD.Provide fabric booking to fabric department with correct quantity and all necessary information.Follow up on the lab dips/ strike off submission and chase approval comments.Follow up on the fabric delivery against critical path Follow up on all fabric approval related issues.Prioritizing the fabric delivery schedule based on the garment delivery dates.Bulk trimPreparing the cost sheet/ check list for individual trims required for a style.Chasing the trim details from the buyer.Submitting required trims to buyer for approval.Provide booking for individual trims to the approved source.Chasing the P/I from the most ensure on time delivery.Monitoring the B/B L/C or TT payment status.Sourcing all trims form the most commercially viable source.Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery.Liaise with store in order to ensure all trims RCVD in correct quantity and quality.

Establishment Chasing the correct artwork for all print/embroidery from buyer.Developing the design in the best possible method Provide capacity booking to print /embroidery plant in advance.Submitting print/embroidery strike off for buyer’s approvalPassing approved copy of the strike off to the print/embroidery plant.Negotiating the price with the subcontractors.Monitoring the panels sent and receive dates to ensure smooth production flow

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Communicate with supplier for general issues.

Filing & correspondenceMaintaining style file for all running orders Maintain the development file.General correspondence with buyer and suppliers.Critical correspondence with buyer and suppliers Weekly updates for buyer, such as audit schedule, production status etc.

MeetingMeeting with foreign buyers and suppliers.Meeting with local buyers and suppliers.Internal meeting with production, planning, quality, commercial and HRD.

Merchandising: chronological processes:Salesman samples, Counter samples, Approval samples, Photo samples, Pre-production samples, Production samples, Shipping samples.

Swatch and Trims, Trims related affairs, Communication in international business.

Sample: Reference garment corresponds to >The artwork (styling) done by designer and developer. > Particular purchase order.> Any revision to the style works.> Conform with any specific requirement>Etc.Sourcing of sampling:First pattern:

Salesman Samples

Counter Samples

Approval samples

Photo samples

Production samples

Shipping samples

Pre-production samples

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The first physical version of any garment as per artwork done by designer and developer.

Human mind → Sketch→ Paper Pattern → SamplePurpose : See the design work and test the fitting.Status : Nothing specificMaterial : AvailablePrice : Not confirmedQuantity : One for customer and one for merchandiserDelivery : As early as possible

Second pattern: Usually designer or developer always asks for some changes to the first pattern. Second pattern is made as per comments.

Counter sample: Where first pattern is made on designers artwork, counter sample is to make not on designer’s artwork, has to follow another sample given by the merchandiser.Purpose : See the workmanship test the factory skillStatus : Nothing specificMaterial : AvailablePrice : Not confirmedQuantity : One for customer and one for merchandiserDelivery : As per request

Salesman sample: Sample is made when price is confirmed and orders are on speculation, usually in L size in all color combinations of expected order. Buyer held a meeting with its customers and records their response on order quantity per color, size etc and finally place order to their vendor Purpose : Sales meeting by retailers market appraisal demandStatus : Final stage of the order confirmationMaterial : Actual Price : ConfirmedQuantity : There is minimum quantity per color combinationDelivery : Very important to meet the delivery date

Photo sample: Samples are made with actual color and material to be worn by the models on the event of shooting for catalog.

Approval sample: In any discrete period of time, whenever it required any revision in the sample, a new sample is made (some times mock-up is workable too) as per new specification. It is sent to buyer for his approval of the conformity that the revision is done correctly.

Pre-production sample: When material for bulk production arrived, factory makes a sample with the actual material and send to buyer.Production sample: It is a reference to the buyer that the bulk is being produced as per specifications Buyer wants to be assured that correct material is sourced and line workmanship conformed to the quality level.

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Shipping sample: A sample is kept from every pre shipping inspection to be referred, if required, after the order had been delivered. Usually for any disputes (e.g. claim) shipping samples is important. Swatch: Swatch is a presentation of all the material is (Fabric and Accessories) used for any specific style order. Usually small piece of fabric and each piece of accessories are attached in board paper in a systematic manner. Swatch is very important for production line to make the correct construction of a garment and QC department ensures it. Concerned merchandiser should confirm approve the swatch.Trims: Trims cover all the items used in the garment expects the basic fabric. There are hundreds of items used to manufacture the garments. Proper selection of trims and its quality are very important for styling; otherwise the garment may be rejected or returned by the customer.Following is a part of list that covers some names of the trims:

1. Zipper/Fastener:Teeth : Nylon, Vislon, MetalColor : Tape color, Teeth colorSize : #3, #5, #8 etcLength : As per requirement 18 cm, 72 cm,End : Close end (C/E), Open end (O/E)Slider : One way, reversible

2. Sewing thread:Shade, color fastness etc.Tensile strength, Elasticity, Shrinkage, Moisture Regain, abrasion, Resistance etc. 30s, 60s, 20s/2, 40s/9 etc.3. Labels : Main, Size, Care, Content, price, patch etc.4. Button : Horn, Metal etc. 5. Elastic : Cotton, Polyester etc. 6. Eyelet : Antique Matching etc.7. Velcro : Hook & Pile8. String/Cord : Cotton, Polyester etc.9. Tags : Price tag, Hand tag10. Sticker : Hook & Pile11. Polybag : Chemical mixture, Thickness ( micron/mm: 1mm =1000 micron)

Elasticity, Transparent, LDPE ( Low Density Poly Ethlene) PP ( Poly Propylene)12. Blister bag: (0.5) loaded capacity is higher than polybag13. Carton 3ply, 5ply, Size (L,W,H)14. Gum tape15. Scotch tape16. Tag Pin 17. Plastic clip18. Hanger

Merchandiser activities start from collecting order to place the order. Meanwhile he has to do lot of work. These are given below step by step:Sketch

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At first buyer send a sketch like this:

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Shipping Carton Sketch Here merchandiser follow shipping carton mark which is also has to given by buyer l

Details of Fabric and its construction OF BEXIMCO TEXTILE:

POPLIN (SOLID DYED,YARN DYED & PRINTED):

COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% CTN POPLIN, PEACH 32X32 / 130X70100% CTN POPLIN,NON PEACH 32X32 / 130X70100% CTN POPLIN, PIGMENT DYED 32X21 / 140X7098%CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH POPLIN 32X32+40D / 133X72100% CTN POPLIN, PEACH 32X21 / 140X70100% CTN POPLIN,NON PEACH 32X21 / 140X70100% CTN POPLIN, PIGMENT DYED 32X21 / 140X70100% CTN POPLIN, PEACH 32X16 / 120X66

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100% CTN POPLIN,NON PEACH 32X16 / 120X66100% CTN POPLIN, PIGMENT DYED 32X16 / 120X66100% CTN POPLIN, PEACH 40X40 / 133X72100% CTN POPLIN,NON PEACH 40X40 / 133X72100% CTN POPLIN, PIGMENT DYED 40X40 / 133X7298% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH POPLIN 40X40+40D / 133X72100% CTN Y/D POPLIN 40X40 / 110X70 100% CTN Y/D POPLIN 40X40 / 120X70100% CTN Y/D POPLIN 40X40 / 1208X80100% CTN Y/D POPLIN 40X40 / 133X72100% CTN Y/D POPLIN 50X50 / 144X76100% CTN Y/D POPLIN 50X50 / 133X76100% CTN POPLIN, PEACH 50X50 / 140X80100% CTN POPLIN,NON PEACH 50X50 / 140X80100% CTN POPLIN, PIGMENT DYED 50X50 / 140X8098% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH POPLIN 50X50+40D / 144X88100% CTN POPLIN 60X60 / 90X8898% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH POPLIN 60X60+40D / 170X76CVC / T/C: COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTIONCVC POPLIN 45X45 / 100X70CVC POPLIN 45X45 / 110X76CVC Y/D POPLIN 45X45 / 110X70T/C (65/35) 45X45 / 110X76T/C (65/35) 45X45 / 133X72T/C (65/35) 45X45 / 96X72T/C (65/35) 45X45 / 88X94T/C Y/D FABRIC 45X45 / 110X70T/C Y/D FABRIC 45X45 / 110X76T/C Y/D FABRIC 45X45 / 120X70

composition CONSTRUSTIONCTN / NYLON TWILL 70DX21S / 144X86CTN / NYLON TWILL 70DX21S / 150X84CTN / NYLON TWILL 70DX32S / 140X100CTN / NYLON TWILL 210DX10S / 110X50CTN / NYLON TWILL 32X140D / 106X64CTN / NYLON TWILL 32X100D / 133X86composition CONSTRUSTION100% CTN CANVAS 16+16X12+12 / 108X58100% CTN CANVAS 16+16X 16+16 / 108X58100% CTN CANVAS 20+20X7 / 116X42100% CTN CANVAS 32/2X16 / 96X46100% CTN CANVAS 21/2X10 / 70X42

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100% CTN CANVAS 10X10 / 70X42100% CTN CANVAS 21+21X10 / 118X35100% CTN CANVAS 21+21X16+16/ 133X6498% CTN 2%SPANDEX STRETCH CANVAS 32X32+40D/ 160X6098% CTN 2%SPANDEX STRETCH CANVAS 21+21X16+16+70D / 144X6498% CTN 2%SPANDEX STRETCH CANVAS 12+12X16+16+70D / 100X5098% CTN 2%SPANDEX STRETCH CANVAS 20X16+70D / 117X60COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% CTN TWILL 20X20 / 108X58100% CTN TWILL 32X32 / 130X70100% CTN TWILL 21X16 / 128X60100% CTN TWILL 16X12 / 96X48100% CTN TWILL 16X12 / 108X56100% CTN TWILL 10X10 / 70X40100% CTN TWILL 7X7 / 70X42100% CTN BROKEN TWILL 32/2X12 / 86X86100% CTN BROKEN TWILL, PEACHED 32/2X12 / 86X86100% CTN BROKEN TWILL 16X16 / 90X86100% CTN BROKEN TWILL 16X12 / 90X102100% CTN TWILL,3/1 32/2X32/2 / 120X54100% CTN TWILL,3/1 21X7 / 135X46BABY TWILL, 100% CTN 40X40 / 175X98BABY TWILL, 100% CTN 60/2X60/2 / 150X78SLUB TWILL 16X16SB+12 / 80X64SLUB TWILL 12+8SBX12+8SB / 82X5698% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 10X10+70D / 94X9298% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 10X21/2+70D/ 90X40

98% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL20X16+70D / 94X92

98% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 32X32+40D / 150X9298% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 16X16+70D / 118X4298% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 16X16+70D/ 95X4598% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 21X16+70D / 114X4698% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 20X16+70D / 128X4598% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 32/2X10 +70D / 120X5098% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 32X32 + 40D/ 185X7698% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 32X32+40D/ 156X6098% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH TWILL 32X16+70D / 162X48 LINEN, LINEN/CTN & LINEN/VISCOSE:COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% LINEN 6X6 / 41X35100% LINEN 7X7 / 37X32100% LINEN 12X12 / 48X46100% LINEN 13X13 / 54X54100% LINEN 14X14 / 54X54100% LINEN 14X14 / 47X42100% LINEN 20X20 / 48X46

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100% LINEN 21X21 / 53X54LINEN / CTN (55/45) 10X10 / 44X38LINEN / CTN (55/45) 11X11 / 51X47LINEN / CTN (55/45) 11X11 / 64X50LINEN / CTN (55/45) 20X20 / 60X58LINEN / VISCOSE (55/45) 10X10 / 44X38LINEN / VISCOSE (55/45) 10X10 / 44X36100% RAMIE 11X11/ 44X54100% RAMIE 21X17 / 53X54100% RAMIE 21X21 / 60X60100% RAMIE 21X21 /58X58RAMIE / CTN (55/45) 11X11 / 51X47 DENIM: All kind of regular, slub, ring slub, cross slub, color and herringbone denim we do from 4.5 oz to 14.45 oz are given below composition:

# 100% CTN DENIM#98% CTN 2% SPANDEX DENIM# CTN/POLY DENIM# RAMIE /CTN/POLY DENIM# RAMIE /CTN DENIM# CTN /POLY / SPANDEX DENIM# BROKEN DENIM# RAMIE /CTN /POLY /SPANDEX DENIM

CORDUROY:COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% CTN CORDUROY, 6W 12X16 / 64X128100% CTN CORDUROY, 8W 12X16 / 64X128100% CTN CORDUROY, 11W 12X16 / 64X128100% CTN CORDUROY, 14W 16X16 / 72X128100% CTN CORDUROY, 16W 16X20 /44X134100% CTN CORDUROY, 18W 21X21 / 51X134100% CTN CORDUROY, 21W 40X40 / 77X177100% CTN CORDUROY, 21W 42/2X32 / 58X15098% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH CORD, 8W

12X16+70D/ 40X140

98% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH CORD, 11W

12X16+70D 40X140

98% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH CORD, 14W

12X16+70D / 51X140

98% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH CORD, 16W

16X16+70D / 51X134

98% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH CORD, 21W

16X20+70D / 44X134

T/C CORDUROY, 14W 16X21+300D / 74X114T/C CORDUROY, 14W 16X21+300D / 86X111

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All the corduroys are done in reactive dyed, sulfur dyed , pigment dyed and also with printed item.

VELVET: COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% CTN VELVET 42/2+42/2X40 / 85X96100% CTN VELVET 42/2+60/2X40 / 86X108100% CTN VELVET 42/2+42/2X32 / 82X86100% CTN VELVET 42/2+60/2X32 / 64X88100% CTN VELVET 42/2+60/2X32 / 96X10298% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH VELVET

42/2+60/2X32+40D / 126X88

FLANNEL:COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% CTN FLANNEL 20X10 / 40X42100% CTN Y/D FLANNEL 21X10 / 48X42100% CTN Y/D FLANNEL 21X21 / 64X54100% CTN Y/D FLANNEL 32X32 / 100X70

SATEEN:COMPOSITION CONSTRUSTION100% CTN SATEEN 60X60 / 195X110100% CTN SATEEN 40X40 / 142X80100% CTN SATEEN 40X40 / 160X80100% CTN SATEEN 32X32 / 190X8098% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH SATIN 32X16+70D / 190X6098% CTN 2% SPANDEX STRETCH SATIN 32X32+40D / 190X80

OTHERS:cOMPOSITION CONSTRUSTIONy/D OXFORD 40+40X21/ 100X50Y/D OXFORD 60X32 / 146X66Y/D CTN STRETCH CREPE 32X32+70D/ 80X68Y/D CTN STRETCH CREPE 32X32+70D/ 70X70Y/D CHAMBRAY 21X21 / 64X54Y/D CHAMBRAY 40X40 / 120X70Y/D CHAMBRAY 50X50 / 144X76TAFFETA 190 TTAFFETA 210 T

Fabric Consumption The quantity of fabrics, which is required to produce a garment, is called consumption.

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There are two systems for making consumption. They areMaking or marker planning system.Mathematical system.

1. Marker planning system:Through this system exact fabric consumption can get. In this system, if in the measurement sheet have six sizes like XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL so following six pieces of six sizes can be sorted out from size range. Grading to the above garment as per measurement sheet can make thereafter paper pattern. Having made the paper pattern it should have to lay each parts of the paper pattern on a marker paper of similar fabric width. After making the paper pattern on a marker paper of similar fabric width. After making the paper pattern if we measure marker paper to length wise, we will find an aggregate consumption of six pieces garment. As such we will find a consumption of one dozen garments from the above system calculations.

2. Mathematical system:As in most cases buyer need instant price quotation so we have to approach this mathematical system for consumption. This system is a system of rough estimation. Consumption of a sample garment on a consumption as per measurement sheet is calculated mathematically by measuring the one length and width of each pieces of garments.

Fabric consumption (Basic T-shirt, Trouser) and Thread consumption:It is very important for calculating the fabric consumption because the booking of fabrics is dependent on consumption. Mentioned that the accuracy of fabric and thread consumption can reduce the excess fabric which helps to reduce cost of fabric.

Consumption formulas:

No

Consumption type

Formula

01 Fabric consumption for Basic T-Shirt

Formula in Centimeter:Fabric consumption =

Formula in Inch:Fabric consumption =

No Consumption type Formula

02Fabric consumption for Basic Trouser

Formula in Inch:

Fabric length =

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Fabric width = Thai×4Total Fabric consumption =

Fabric consumption for Basic T-shirt Calculation – 01:

Formula in Centimeter:

Suppose one of T-shirt’s Body length (72+4) cm, Slib length (23+2) cm, Chest length (Dia) (53+2) cm and G.S.M 180. Determine the fabric consumption for the basic T-Shirt.

Solution: Here, Body Length = 76 cm

Sleeve Length = 25 cmChest Length = 55×2=110 cm (For both side)

Figure: A basic Trouser add his measurement

We get,

Fabric consumption =

=

=

=

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= 0.19998 kg

The amount of fabric is just for 1 piece. Generally 12 pieces are counted with one.Fabric consumption for 1 Dozen = 12×0.19998 kgs

= 2.399 kgs

Fabric consumption for 1 Dozen 2 kgs and 399 gms.

Calculation – 02: Formula in Inch:

Here, Body Length = (28+ 1) inchSleeve Length = (9+1) inchChest Length = (21+1) inch =22 inch×2

= 44 inchG.S.M = 180

According to formula,

Fabric consumption =

=

= = 0.199920 kgs

The amount of fabric is just for 1 piece. Generally 12 pieces are counted with one.Fabric consumption for 1 Dozen = 12×0.199920kgs

= 2.391 kgs

Fabric consumption for 1 Dozen 2 kgs and 391 gms.

Fabric consumption for Basic Trouser: Calculation: Formula in Inch:

Suppose one of Trouser’s Front rise (12.5+1) inch, Back rise (15.5+1) inch, Thai (Dia) (12+0.5) inch, In-seam (27+1) inch and G.S.M 180. Determine the fabric consumption for the basic Trouser.

Solution: Here, Front rise = (12.5+1) inch,

Back rise = (15.5+1) inchThai (Dia) = (12+0.5) inchIn-seam = (26.5+1) inchG.S.M = 180

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Figure: A basic Trouser add his measurement

According to formula--

Fabric length =

=

= = = 42.50 inch

Fabric width = Thai×4= 12.50×4= 50 inch

Total Fabric consumption = kg

= = 0.246774 kg

The amount of fabric is just for 1 piece. Generally 12 pieces are counted with one.Fabric consumption for 1 Dozen = 12×0.246774kgs

= 2.961 kgs

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Fabric consumption for 1 Dozen 2 kgs and 961 gms.

Thread Consumption for garments sewing:

Figure: A Double Needle and 1/8 Distance sewing.

Sewing Tread Consumption Chart (For Per Inch Basis)No Sewing machine type Consumption amount (Inch)01 S/N Lock Stitch 302 D/N Lock Stitch 603 4 thread Over Lock 2204 3 thread Over Lock 1405 F/ L S/N chain stitch 806 F/L D/N 1/8 Distance 1407 F/L D/N 1/4 Distance 1808 F/L B/N Zigzag 1/4 Distance 3009 F/L D/N Zigzag 1/8 Distance 2010 3 thread O/L Blancet stitch 2011 3 thread O/L Litus 2012 Kansai S/N chain stitch 1213 Pecoding Double Thread 2414 Bartack 1 cm 1215 Bartack 1.5(Distance) cm 1816 BTN Hole ¾ knife 3017 B/A 4 eye BTN (BTN=Button) 10N#B: Stitch Per Inch = 11-12(According to buyer requirement. 1 m = 100cm 1 inch= 2.54 cm 1 m = 39.37 inch 1cm= 10mm1 yard (Gauge) = 36 inch

Pricing:Duration the fixation of woven / knit FOB price following notes are to be followed carefully:Cost of fabric / Dz. Garment.

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Cost of accessories / Trimming per dozen garments.CMS cost of manufacturing.Cost of transportation from factory to seaport or airport.Clearing and forwarding cost.Overhead cost.Commission if any.

Costing of Garments:

Quoting of PriceNegotiation of Price with Buyer and Confirmation of Order.

Obtain Cost Approval from Competent authority before opening any BB L/C: show all the expenses and saving from the L/C.

Planning of receiving Master L/C and opening of BB L/C: see the shipment schedule and production lead time and ask for master L/C accordingly, find out the priority of items and arrange BB L/C accordingly

Preparation of Time & Action Calendar: Consider all the events of garments business and make time & action Calendar.

Planning of Yarn Procurement (if having shipping mill): Cotton, Natural, Synthetic, Animal, Mineral, Combed/ Origin and count and denier of the yarn.

Planning and Spinning: (Various yarn- count, left twist/right twist (S Twist/ Z Twist)Planning of Knitting: Dia, Gauge, Daily requirement, eglantine.

Planning of Dyeing: Fabric requirement, dyeing type dyeing capacity, quality parameter, requirement of special chemicals, lab test requirement of buyer.

Planning of Brushing & Allover Printing:(if fleece and allover printed gmts)Planning of Printing: Type of printing, daily requirement, printing capacity, lab test requirement. Restriction on use of chemical etc…

Planning of Embroidery:

Number of stitches on embroidery, Colors embroidery thread specification, Appliqué and attachment details..

Planning of Sampling:

Proto sampleGFECounter sample, Fit sample, Size Set sample, Pre-production sample,

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Lab-test Sample, Shipment sample, Photo sample, Salesman sample etc…etc

Planning of Cutting:

See the packing ratio, Consider requirement of printing and embroidery,Consider washing shrinkage / dimensional stability, Consider color combination….

Planning of Sewing:

Consider the packing ratio, Size & color ratio for packing, Find out the requirement of production pre day to effect shipment on scheduled date.

Planning of Washing:

Consider the type of washing, Garments wastage in washing, Final GSM of fabric after wash.

Planning of Finishing:

Consider the size color ratio, Allocation of iron, Inspection people and folding personal as per packing requirement.

Planning of Inspection: Know the inspection requirement of Buyer and plan all inspection accordingly one after another, know their AQL.Planning of for Lab- Testing:

Know what all the lab- test fabric& garments in the undergo.Planning of Shipment and TransportationReport on performance Evaluation of Merchandiser in Handling the OrderFinal Costing to evaluation the earning with all details of expensesComments on Buyer attitude in handling the orders Costing for inquires – we must make sure that we give a price to a customer within 48 Hours after receipt of all details.Pre-costing on orders – this could be your final costing on an order, once it’s confirmed.Post-costing – this is very important, to see whether the order is profitable or not.

(All this will be in the system time to come, until then please do all costing in Excel).

T&A (Time & Action Calendar):

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T&A events should be filled and followed for each order, this is very important. Every week the Merchandising Manger should have a T&A meeting with his team.If you see an event sliding as per your T&A, then you should scream and let everyone know, since every day counts and finally it will affect the delivery. (This will be discussed in detail)

Fabric & Trim Booking Charts:

All fabric and trims booking & requirement charts should be done in Excel. By doing this you will be much faster and if you will not have to worry much about revisions, since the programmed will do the calculations for you when you enter the relevant information.Should be very neat and kept as simple as possible.A Merchandiser should be able to handle this by himself; the manager will get involved in this only when there is a problem.Always work on a cut-date, this is your deadline to get the material in, not the delivery date. (This will be discussed in detail)

Sample Follow-up:

The sample flow of a order should be followed by the merchandiser and he is totally responsible for it.Once again, you should stick to the T&A to make sure the samples are approved on the given time frame.On this a merchant has to be proactive, eg. If you see your 2nd fit is sliding, then you have to be ready with all the material you need to do the PP, so you can turn it around fast to save time.All sample comments has to be read by the merchant and should be discussed with the sample room in-charge before passing a copy.On this you have to work as a team, than passing the ball, since you know the order better than the sample room. (This should be discussed further)

Shipment Follow-up and Recording:

Shipment should be followed up till it reaches the customer, one have to make sure the documents are dispatched and payments are released to the vendors.It’s always better if one keep a recording of all shipment size/color wise with all detail, so it will be easy for reference.Shipment date on the T&A should be at least a week before the customers date, so you know that the order is safe.

** Will discuss this more…

Once a order is placed:

The merchandising manger should sign off the final costing and the T&A within 3 days. Then the Merchandiser will start to work on the order, he will book all fabric and trims and get going on the samples. On a average he will have around 30-35 days to have his fabric / trims in-house and to get the PP approved to start cutting. Then he will plan on his pilot run

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and PP meeting for the style and go for production. Always make sure that the factory gets 35-40 days production time base on the capacity they offer merchandiser.

Section wise Quality Control:

To ensure the Quality of the product, Quality control personnel have to control quality in different section/department in clothing industry, which are directly or indirectly with production.

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Controlling areas are as follows: STORE: Inventory.Fabrics & others materials inspection.Material testing. Swatch board making.Cleanliness.Reporting.

SAMPLE:

Quality control personnel must check samples before sending it to the buyer.

Important points to be checked: whether the samples are as per buyer’s specifications or not, such as, Style, Deception, Sketch, Measurement Sheet, Photograph etc. and workmanship has to be checked with reference sample or related documents provided by the buyer. Report to be submitted to the Merchandiser as well as to the superior. CUTTING SECTION:

A) Pattern Marker: Pattern & marker must be checked by the quality Control personnel check points are as follows.

1) Measurement2) Gradation3) Allowances4) Pattern parts missing5) Mixed parts6) Pattern Shape7) Direction of pattern in the marker8) Pattern alignment with respect to the grain line9) Poor line marketing10) Marker too wide than fabric width11) Notches & Drill marks omitted12) Mismatch checks & strips13) Overlapping14) Too thick liner or double line marking15) Invisible line marking

B) Spreading: During spreading following points to be checked:

Fabric relaxation Incorrect tension of pliesWrong direction of pliesUnacceptable damages foundMismatching of checks and stripsNarrow fabricShaded fabric

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Misalignment of plies.

C) Cutting: During cutting following points should be checked:

1) Inaccurate cutting2) Notches- Misplaced, too deep, angled, omitted or wrong type 3) Drill marks wrong drills, omitted angled4) Knife cut- Garment parts damaged by careless use of knife5) Frayed edges, scorched or fused edges caused by a faulty knife6) Slits opened inaccurately or omitted.

D) Others: 1) Bundling with bundle card2) Numbering3) Cut panel checking4) Wrong size in the bundle5) Fused parts checking 6) Cleanliness7) Proper raking/ storing8) Proper issuing9) Proper test cutting then bulk cutting10) Reporting

SEWING SECTION:Quality control systems for sewing section: there are some systems are in practice in the swing floor are as follows.

Traditional systemsJC penny systemsTraffic light systemSPC. B) In line checking criteria: During construction of garments the processes/ components must be checked in the line as follows:

As per- production meeting some critical process to be checked specially in the swing line.Each & every process must be checked Auditing/ MonitoringCleanliness (in the line & workplace)Reporting

C) End-line checking criteria: After Completion of the Garment in the swing line, it has to be checked further at the end of the line: Inspection will check all process of a garment; sample may be picked Randomly or 100%.Reporting.

D) Others:

StoringTransportation section-to section or section to section

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Proper machineMaintenanceProper attachments etcCleanliness (floor/ inline, workplace)

E) Points to be considered: points to be considered during controlling quality in the swing line are as follows:

In line inspection should be performed at the workplaceInspection ratio in the line depends on the system being implemented in the lineAs per JC Penney system, one inspection for 30 operations. Finishing Section: This is the final section to make the product saleable condition & the finishing processes should be controlled to achieve the quality target.For wash garments 100% check is required after receiving the garments from the washing plant. Defective garments should be checking’s are as follows:

Iron / pressFoldingTagging / stickingPacking

Audit: Audit can be performed in the swing floor as will as in the finishing section or whatever required.

Function of Lab Section

Test carried out and reporting Bulk fabric hanger approval and distributing to merchandiser and factory Lab dip approval and comments forward to factoryColor standard provide to factory for lab dipping or yarn dipping

Machine list in lab sectionM/C name Brand name Origin Wascator James H. Heal & co.Ltd EnglandAccudry James H. Heal & co.Ltd England Washtec-P Roaches International Ltd EnglandCarbolite Roaches International Ltd EnglandCrock meter SDL International Ltd USAGSM cutter SDL International Ltd USA Over lock M/C JUKI JapanWater deionizer ELGA EnglandUltra Test Mecmesin England Light box VeriVide England

Name of the test list: Araf apparels lab can do the below Physical and & color fastness test for M&S.Physical testi) Stability washes

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ii) Measurement of spiralityiii) Stability washes for wide trimsiv) Stability washes for narrow trimsv) Durability washes for Garmentsvi) Weight per square metervii) Wascator label washesviii) Iron abilityix) Security attachment to garments –test to failurex) Security attachment to poppers –test to failurexi) Assessment of non iron fabricxii) Assessment of non iron garments and products

Color fastness test.i) C/F to washingii) C/F to wateriii) C/F to Rubbingiv) C/F to perspirationv) C/F oxidative bleach damagevi) C/F to hydrolysis of reactive dyesvii) Salt water corrosion resistanceManagement:

QA Allocation should be customer wise, so they take over a order at a early stage and work together with the merchant for sometime at pre-production stage.Should have a production meeting every week, so matters on all running production and problems could be discussed in open.It’s a must that merchandisers visit their factories.Merchandiser should attend PP meetings.Close co-ordination with the samples room.Weekly holiday and punctuality.Information System.

Export ProcedureSeller and buyer conclude a sales contract , with method of payment usually by letter of credit (documentary credit).Buyer applies to his bank, usually in Buyer’s country, for letter of credit in favir of seller (beneficiary).Issuing bank requests another bank, usually a correspondent bank in seller’s country, to advise and usually to confirm the credit.Advising bank, usually in seller’s country forwards letter of credit to seller informing about the terms and conditions of credit.If credits terms and conditions confirmed to sales contract, seller prepares goods and documentation, and arranges delivery of goods to carrier.Seller presents documents evidencing the shipment and draft (Bill of Exchange) to paying, accepting or negotiating bank named in the credit (the advising bank usually), or any bank willing to negotiate under the terms of credit.Bank examines the documents and draft for compliance with credit terms. If complied with, Bank will pay, accep or negotiate.Bank, if other than the issuing bank, sends the documents and drafts to the issuing bank.

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Bank examines the documents and draft for compliance with credit terms. If complied with, Seller’s draft is honored.Documents release to buyer after payment or on other terms agreed between the bank and Buyer.Buyer surrenders bill of lading to carrier (in case of ocean freight) in exchange for the goods or the delivery order. Buyer (1) Contract of Sale Seller (Importer) (Exporter) (5) Delivery of Goods (2) (8) (6) Documents (4) Letter of Request Documents & Presented Credit Deliveredto provide Claim forcredit payment

Importer’s Bank (7) Documents Presented to Issuing Bank (Issuing Bank) (9)Payment Correspondent (3 Credit Sent to Correspondent Bank [Figure- Letter of Credit procedure]

Sequence of Final Inspection of Garments: Packing list verify / compare with PO sheetDetermine lot sizeSelect inspection severity level & sampling planInspection preparationCarton checkingCarton selectionPacking & packaging checkSample selection (sample picking)Sample (Garments) checkingMeasurement checking Records of defects /defectives / non conformancesTabulation & evaluate resultsDefective sample draw for referenceCarton fill up Sticker & signatureReporting.

Terminology:

International Commercial Terms International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in 1936 and since then have been updated in 1953,1967,1976,1980,1990 and 2000.The basic purpose of Incoterms is to clarify how functions, costs and risks are split between the buyer and seller in connection with the delivery of the goods as required by the sales contract. Delivery, risks and costs known as critical points. INCOTERMS classified into four groups. These are-

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International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)

GROUP TERMS STANDS FOR       E EXW Ex Works                F FCA Free Carrier  FAS Free alongside Ship  FOB Freight On Board              C CFR Cost and freight   CIF Cost Insurance and Freight  CPT Carriage Paid to  CIP Carriage and Insurance paid to              D DAF Delivered at frontier  DES Delivered Ex Ship  DEQ Delivered Ex Quay  DDU Delivered Duty Unpaid  DDP Delivered Duty Paid

Senior Project program send us to the expected destiny of practical life. The completion of project work at BEXTEX LIMITED we have got the enough knowledge about apparel merchandising in Bangladesh. Thus it is a great experience, we think we apply this technical and business knowledge in our future service life.

During our senior project program we had tried to our best to done our duty. It is completely a new experience in our life. Although we had some barrier during project, but lastly we recover it and which will be very effective in our service life. During our project period we realized that practical experience is valuable for service life.

Conclusion