Computer technology plays an important role throughout the apparel manufacturing process. It is used for design and pattern making through CAD software like Lectra and Optitex. 3D prototyping allows for virtual sampling to get buyer feedback faster. CAM systems control cutting and spreading machines. CIM integrates information between production, sampling, accounting and other departments. Overall, computerization reduces time and errors, improves quality, and increases flexibility, innovation and information sharing across the industry.

1. Use of Computer in Apparel
Industry
Course Teacher
Mohammad Ashraful Alam

2. Introduction
The textile and apparel industry comprises a complex
network of interrelated sectors that produce fibers,
spin yarns, fabricate cloth, and dye/finish/print and
manufacture apparel. Computer technology is one of the
most important tools contributing to the significant
advancement of this industry, contributing from design
making to the delivery of the end product.

3. Applications of Computer in
Apparel Manufacturing
Modern
Computer
Technologies
Designing
3D Prototyping
Spreading
Cutting
Industrial Engineering
Selling

4. Available computer
technologies
Examples of computer systems used in the textile and apparel
industry include:
Computer Aided Administration (CAA) – computers are used for
marketing, sales order processing and stock control.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) – computers are used for
developing designs, pattern making, pattern grading, marker
production and lay planning.
Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) – computers are used for
store design, lay planning and cutting, sewing and pressing.
Computer Integrated Manufacture (CIM) – a system that uses
computers at every stage of planning, design and manufacture.
Electronic Point-of-Sale (EPOS) – a computerised system that
speeds up sales transactions and monitors stock levels.

5. Computer in Designing…..
Basic sketch using
design software
CAD for Pattern
as well as marker

6. Lets take a close look of CAD
and CAM
CAD ( Computer Aided Design):
-to aid the product design from conceptualization to
documentation
- creation
- modification
-analysis
-optimization
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing):
-planning
-manufacturing
- control

7. Looks like
• ArchitecturalEngineering
• CivilEngineering

8. Continue…….
CAD software used in Apparel Industry
 Lectra
 Optitex
 Gerber
 Tukatech
 CLO

9. CAD for Apparel industry
• Plotting
• Spreading
• Cutting
• Sewing/Assembling
• Surface ornamentation

10. Optitex
• 1. O/DEV
• APPLICATION:
• For 2D design and 3D visualization modules in a single
platform to create, tailor and digitize patterns.
• 2. O/PRO
• APPLICATION: Contains tools for product
development such as marker making, cut plan and automatic
nesting.
• 3. O/SEL
• APPLICATION: Used in solutions for sales and
marketing, such as using 3D images for viewing and buying
collections.
• The current module is the OPTITEX Digital
Collection, an online app to view full 3D collections.

11. Gerber Technology
OMEGA CP 6.0
• Design and production software. It is used to take
design ideas through to high-quality output using cut-
vinyl or digital imaging.
• EDGE FXTM
• Thermal Printer for printing designs.
ART-Path &Auto-Curve
• Used in flatbed cutting system

12. Lectra and Diamino
•Used in cutting
patterns for
clothing.
•Grading
•Used for marker
making

13. More…
• By using technology in Apparel Industry we can
perform many other important things:
– LASER scanning
– 3D body scanning
– 3D body simulation
– Image processing
All these things help to make our product much
better.
 These things will be clear in the next segment.

14. 3D body scanning
technology
• Leaser Scanning
• White light scanning
• Image processing scanning
• Milimeter-wave rader
• Digital tape measurment

15. Laser scanning
• Leaser to project on to human body one or more thin &
sharp stripes simultaneously
• Light sensor acquires the scans & by applying simple
geometrical rules the surface of human is measured
• The leaser scanner unit which is composed of the leaser
,the optical system & light sensor is moved across the
human body is digitize to surface

16. In Which machine
CAD CAM is Used?
• Plotter Machine
• Automatic Fabric Spreading
Machine
• Computerized Multi-PlyFabric
Cutting Machines
• Computerized single- PlyFabric
Cutting Machines
• Yin Cad Photo Digitizer EN v.X9

17. 3D Prototyping in Sampling……
 Conventional sampling method has been shifted towards a
change and now-a-days 3D Prototyping is used in
sampling section using 3D CAD software.
 3D CAD is the communication bridge between the buyer
& the designer as buyer is allowed to give immediate
feedback.
 Apparel industry is benefited as less time is required for
sampling approval.
 No need of Color sample and Size set sample in terms of
3D prototyping.

18. CAM for Spreading and Cutting
Section
Fullyautomatic Cutting Machine:
Therearealot of advantages of this machine to make
fabric lay. Because,this spreading machine is operated by
controlling with the help of micro processor androbot.

19. Continue…..
Computerized Methods Of Fabric Cutting
 Computer controlled knife cutting
 Cutting by Laser beam
 Cutting by Water jet
 Cutting by Plasma torch

20. Computer in Industrial
Engineering Department…..
•Used for recording day to day reports.
•Used in Unit Production system.
•Used for workplace Layout Designs.
•Used for different calculations.

21. Computer in Selling
 Electronic Point-of-Sale (EPOS) – a computerized
system that monitors warehouse and retail stock
levels.
 Retailing shops in worlds most recognized fashion
cities use 3D body Scanning for attracting consumers
towards new fashion products and giving immediate
feedback to the manufacturing industries either to go
for the bulk production or not for that style.

22. CIM (Computer Integrated
Manufacturing)
 A system that uses computers at every stage of
planning, design and manufacture.
 Transferring information between various sections
of the industry such as between Production floor,
Sampling section, Accounting, Human Resource
department, Merchandising department or so on.

23. Benefits of Computerized
Technologies…..
• Reduction of processing time.
• Reduction of manpower required.
• Increase flexibility.
• Increase Product Quality.
• Maintaining Buyer Lead time.
• Innovating newer design.
• Rapid Information Transfer.
• Increase Buyer Morale.

24. Thank You for Your Kind
Attention…
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