Minimization of the defects per hundred units (DHU %)
Minimization of the defects per hundred units (DHU %) - Due to spotting and mending in the garment industry
Abstract
In the apparel industry the quality is the main factor. In quality there is mainly focus on DHU %. DHU % means the Defects per Hundred Units. The project is related to defects due to spotting and mending. These problems are occurred in garment process line due to sewing and also due to fabric during fabric manufacturing as well as fabric processing. In this project the work is done for the improvement in quality by minimizing DHU% due to sewing. First we collected the data on particular style of garment for defects found, analyzed it for causes and remedial action. Then we took corrective action to remove the faults and collected the data again.
From this work compared the DHU % before and after the trials.
1. INTRODUCTION
Defects
Defects are all those non-conformances that are not acceptable by end customer.
The non-conformances may be improper shape of garment, broken button or other trims, holes in fabric, skip stitch, broken seam etc. The defects causing non-conformances are Abrasion marks, double pick, oil stain, hole, bow, skew, crease, dye stain, slubs, calendar line, contamination, etc.
The non-conformances may be improper shape of garment, broken button or other trims, holes in fabric, skip stitch, broken seam etc. The defects causing non-conformances are Abrasion marks, double pick, oil stain, hole, bow, skew, crease, dye stain, slubs, calendar line, contamination, etc.
About the Authors:
Mayur Manohar Nile and Ashwini Pandurang Mali are associated with the Centre for Textile Functions, MPSTME, NMIMS, Shirpur
