Different Methods of Knitted Garments Manufacturing Process

Different methods of knitted garments manufacturing processes are considering their advantages and disadvantages.

There are 4 types of knitted garment manufacturing methods.

1.      fully cut and sewn method

2.      stitched shaped cut method

3.      fully fashion method

4.      integral  method

Method	Method in brief	Advantages	Disadvantages	Applications
Fully cut and sewn method	All required garment pieces are cut from the fabrics and sewn together to complete the garment.	Higher production rate Fabric are on low cost than other methods ease speed knitting of fabric	Labor intensive Higher fabric waste Higher WIP Longer lead time not widely use for wool	T shirt Vest Underwear
Stitch shape cut method	Components of garments are knitted individually as rectangle poses according to size and cutting or trimming for side shaping, neck holes and arm holes.	Less labor intensive	Higher fabric waste currently this method is not using	vest T shirt
Fully fashion method	Components of the garments are shaped on the knitting m/c at the selvedges by progressive narrowing.	Little or no cutting wastage Not liable to fry because edges of the garment pieces are sealed. Production is effective	Low volume of production (Because time consuming wastage of time by increasing one decreasing of needle)	Sweater Cardigan Tights Stocking lingerie
Integral method	Garments are produce as one peice.sometimes end and the beginning of the garments must be joined together.	Labor cost is low Low wastage Faster time to market by eliminating the need for sewing any components	Different items in shape and size cannot make.	Socks Hose Gloves Woolen cap pantyhose