Functions of Finishing Section in Garments

Functions of Finishing Section in Garments

Purnendu Nath
Senior Merchandiser
Nagal Garment Industries Ltd
Virar East (Maharashtra), India
E-mail: nath.purnendu@gmail.com

Finishing Section in Garments:

The finishing section is the last stage of packed garments that are ready for sale. Therefore, it is one of the most important stages in the whole garment manufacturing process. In the garment industry finishing section is involved with garment washing, checking, final inspection, pressing, packing, etc. A proper finishing process can improve the quality of garments and make on-time order shipment. Now, I would like to discuss the garments finishing process step by step.

Major Functions of Finishing Section in Garments:

There are 4 major Functions of garments finish as follows-

1. Washing
2. Checking
3. Pressing
4. Packing.

1. Garment Washing:

Let me elaborate on the same. once garments out from the sewing machine first step we take generally is washing. To wash bulk garment, we follow the buyer’s comments, we wash the garments as per Buyer requirement like if they want a Normal wash, then we do the same using only water. If the Buyer needs soft hand feel or chemical wash on a garment then we use chemicals during washing.

2. Garments Checking:

After washing, 2nd function is checking. Once garments come from the washing department to the checking department, a team starts to check the garments, whether the stitching is properly done or if there are any spots on the garment. If they find any spot ,they remove it using chemicals and if there is a major stitching problem, they return back it to the sewing department to rectify the same.

3. Garments Pressing:

Now the 3rd function is pressing (Ironing) once garment comes to pressing department pressmen start pressing following required measurements and Buyer comments. If Buyer needs hard press, flat or light steam press accordingly pressing done by pressmen.

4. Garments Packing:

The last function is packing. Before starting packing QA team checks the measurements of the garment, whether it’s OK or not, so that they can be sure the garment will pass during the final inspection. After measurements, required accessories like tags, alarms, or stickers are used during individual packing. When packing is done, those packed garments are to be packaged in a carton as per Buyer instructions and it’s ready for final inspection to dispatch.

These are all very important segments because the looks and presentation of garments depend on all.