What is a garment?
A garment is a piece of cloth made of textile material(s) and it is stitched by means of a sewing machine. 'Garment' is the most common term used to name our clothes. The clothing item we wear to cover our body is known as a garment.Other terms used interchangeably for 'garment' are apparel, attire, dress, uniform, and clothes. Clothing items like t-shirts, shirts, pants, jackets, boxer pants, and ladies' blouses are garments.
A fabric sheet is a cloth but not a garment. The garment is defined as an article of clothing by thefreedictionary.com/garment.
Garments are classified based on many criteria. In this fashion era, garments are the most essential component of the fashion industry.
Images of two basic garments are shown below (1) T-shirt and (2) Shirt.
1. T-Shirt
2. A formal shirt
Notes on garments:
In this post, I have covered a few things about garments.
Factories and plants that make garments in bulk are known garment manufacturers. Garments are also made in a tailoring shop (custom-made garments).
The global garment industry is huge. The garment industry is globalized – developed countries source garments from different parts of the world, mainly from Asian countries.
A large garment supply chain works to build the global garment industry. The readymade garment industry is the main source of economic development for many countries and provides jobs to millions of people.
Related Article: Garment manufacturing process flow.
Related Article: Garment manufacturing process flow.
Different materials used in making a garment
Textile fabrics (woven or knits) are the fabric raw material for making a garment item. Other than fabric trims and accessories are used to make a garment. For example, the materials used for making a trouser are shown below.
- Fabrics
- Lining (for pocketing fabric)
- Fusible interlining
- Sewing threads
- Zippers
- Buttons
- Hook & Bar
- Labels
- Price tags
- Packaging materials
Conclusion:
I am associated with the garment industry after my graduation in textile technology. Later, I did a postgraduation in garment manufacturing technology. Garment technology is a large area of study. Now, I am associated with the garment industry. Most of the time, I use the term ‘garment’ instead of other names like apparel. Though there are some differences between an apparel and a garment.There are millions of businesses that build on the garment in every corner of the world.