[TC]² Bi-Weekly Technology Communicator
Pattern Development Seminar
October 9-11
Pattern Development is a comprehensive course guiding each participant through the basics of developing patterns and applying grade rules.
Introductory principles of fit, pattern development, and marker making are featured. Hands-on activities include flat pattern manipulations, fabric critique, and garment investigation.
The instructor, Elizabeth White, shares: “The course is designed for beginning patternmakers and others who need to understand basic patternmaking theory and techniques. Flat pattern and drafting exercises comprise the majority of seminar time.”
Grading for Fit Seminar – November 14-16. This 3-day course provides basic principles of fit and grading. Proper grading ensures good fit of a manufactured garment. Hands-on projects include deriving grade rules and manual grading of basic garments.
For complete course descriptions please go to: http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html.
To register, or for more information, click here.
Prospects for Conducting Business in Guatemala
Part 2
By Kim Anderson, [TC]²
In the last twenty years Guatemala’s textile and clothing industries have experienced major growth. Although opportunity abounds, the industries must overcome a number of formidable issues in order to become a dominant player in the international arena.
With more emphasis being placed on quick replenishment, one of Guatemala’s most competitive strengths is its close geographical location to the world’s largest consumer—the U.S. By air, Guatemala is within hours from three major U.S. cities. Flight time from Guatemala City to Miami is 2.5 hours. Los Angeles and New York take just 5 hours by air. These relatively short commutes make it possible for Guatemalan suppliers to meet with U.S. customers quickly and without an overnight stay. The transit time for air freight to Miami is one day and to New York and Los Angeles it is two days.
Guatemala has access to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans—allowing for quick and easy deliveries to North and South America, Japan and Europe. Cargoes to the U.S. take 3 days to reach Miami, 6-8 days to reach Los Angeles and 10 days to reach New York. These times are relatively short considering that transporting cargo from China and other Asian countries can take 45 days.
Guatemala is in the same time zone as the U.S., therefore suppliers can easily and quickly communicate with their customers.
SizeUSA Data Analyzed in UK Study
By Karen Davis, [TC]²
Researchers in the UK analyzed national sizing surveys SizeUSA and SizeUK in regard to obesity and its relationship to health issues in the population. Studies were made comparing the results from both countries, as well as conducting analysis by ethnicity.
To review a summary of the findings, click here. (pdf)
Member Profile - Juki America, Inc.
By Karen Davis, [TC]²
Juki America, Inc., headquartered in Doral, Florida, is a wholly own subsidiary of Juki Corporation of Japan. The company supplies Juki and Union Special sewing machines, genuine parts and related products through an exclusive network of distributors strategically located throughout the Western Hemisphere. Juki America has served the sewn products industry since it was established in 1976 in Saddle Brook, New Jersey.
Juki Corporation, the parent company of Juki America, has been a world leader in sewing machine technology for over half a century. The firm now supplies 150 nations with sewing equipment and apparel-related products, making up 53% of its overall revenue. The balance of the company’s business includes home sewing machines, electronics, and electronic assembly/testing equipment. Juki Corporation headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan, with subsidiaries located worldwide.
Juki's insight into the world of sewing machine manufacturing began with home machines in 1947, before progressing to basic industrial machines, electronic units and the automated sewing systems utilized today. The company’s dedication to the manufacture of the highest quality product awarded them the coveted Deming Prize for "Outstanding Achievement in Quality" in 1981. Throughout the years, Juki has continued to follow its manufacturing tradition of providing the customer with superior products through total quality control.
Juki America’s corporate philosophy is in line with that of Juki Corporation’s: “We Are Customer Satisfaction Professionals.” The organization constantly strives to advance its customer support systems for machine and parts sales, technical service and distribution. A distributor network provides sewn products manufacturers with outstanding customer service.
The Juki sewing machine line consists of virtually every type of machine needed for the production of apparel and heavy duty products. The latest product innovations have been released for tailored clothing; knits and activewear; jeans and denim; general sewing; and heavy duty sewing.
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MB-1377 Chainstitch Button Sewing Machine |
APW-895 Lockstitch Pocket Welding Machine |
For a complete listing of product offerings, contact Dorothy Fullam at 305-594-0059 or visit Juki’s website at www.juki.com.
23rd IAF World Apparel Convention to be Held in Taipei: October 24 – 26, 2007
Zeist, The Netherlands - The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) takes pleasure in hosting the 23rd IAF World Apparel Convention in Taipei (October 24~26, 2007). This year, the convention will focus on the theme of “Asia: An Emerging Consumer Market from Global Production Base.” There are four sessions to be presented under the theme, including Trade Liberalization vs. Barriers, Asia Market: Risks & Opportunities, Capacity Growth vs. Profitability, and Technological Development and it’s Application to Production and Marketing.
The intent of this forum is to provide the apparel chain with an inside look at what is happening in Asia, and particularly how the rapid growth of Asian markets are affecting current global trade policy of the apparel industry. These areas are becoming more and more critical in sourcing decisions.
TTF will also be hosting an exclusive and unprecedented IAF Designer Award 2007 on October 25th. For the first time in history, this event will take place in the form of a Fashion Runway Show in front of the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
For further details concerning the IAF World Apparel Convention, including the agenda, visit the special convention website: www.iaf2007.com.tw or the IAF website: www.iafnet.com.
For more information please contact Nadia van Staden, vanstaden@iafnet.com International Apparel Federation, P.O.Box 428, 3700 AK Zeist, The Netherlands Tel +31 30 232 0908, Fax +31 30 232 0919
Important Dates
October
2 |
[TC]² Board of Directors Meeting, Cary, NC |
7-9 |
Apparel Executive Forum, Key Biscayne, FL. For details visit www.apparelmag.com. |
9-11 |
Pattern Development Seminar at [TC]². For more details, click here. |
16 |
Sewability: Sewing Quality Improvement. Seminar at [TC]². For more details, click here. |
16-18 |
Pattern Making with Telestia Workshop, for more information click here.(PDF) |
18-19 |
Ergonomics: Create a Program. Seminar at [TC]². For more details, click here. |
24-26 |
23rd IAF World Apparel Convention, Taipei, Taiwan. For information, go to www.iaf2007.com.tw. |
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