prototyping in the wearing apparel industry
The main principles of prototyping for the manufacturing of wearing apparel and made-up textiles: sizes, body measurements, specification, and behaviour of fabrics after cutting.
Digital prototypers transform paper pattern into digital form using special computer software. They operate and monitor machines which make different products related to clothing.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
4 competences3D body scanning technologies
The principles and usage of technologies for 3D body scanning used to capture the size and shape of the human body.
digital
CAD for garment manufacturing
Softwares of computer aided design for garment manufacturing which allow create 2 or 3 dimensional drawings.
digital
marker making
Marker diagram of a precise arrangement of pattern pieces for a specific style and the sizes to be cut from a single spread. Markers can be made by manually tracing master patterns onto the fabric or paper or by manipulating and plotting computerised pattern images. Process of determining the most efficient layout of pattern pieces for a specified style, fabric and distribution of sizes.
standard sizing systems for clothing
Standard sizing systems for clothing developed by different countries. Differences among the systems and standards of different countries, the development of the systems according to the evolution of the shape of the human body and their usage in the clothing industry.
Cross-sector
1 competencedigitization
The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format. It creates a digital representation of the object without making in-kind changes to it.
digital
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesanalyse scanned data of the body
Analyse 3D scanned data for the development of prototypes, of avatars, for the creation of size charts, the garment pattern modification, alteration and manipulation, and for testing fit.
digital
create patterns for garments
Create patterns for garments using pattern making softwares or by hand from sketches provided by fashion designers or product requirements. Create patterns for different sizes, styles, and components of the garments.
draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares
Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel using softwares. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.
digital
operate garment manufacturing machines
Operate and monitor machines which make miscellaneous wearing apparel articles. Operate and monitor machines that fold cloth into measured length, and measure size of pieces.
use 3D scanners for clothing
Use different 3D body scanners and softwares to capture the shape and size of the human body in order to produce 3D body model for the creation of avatars and mannequins.
digital
- Scope note
- It can be used for e-commerce purpose, e-tailoring and bespoke tailoriing.
use pattern-cutting softwares
Use pattern-cutting softwares in order to create templates for the manufacturing of wearing apparel, made-up textile articles, and textile products. Set adequate patterns in softwares for replicability of products taking into account sizes and shapes.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencescoordinate manufacturing production activities
Coordinate manufacturing activities based on production strategies, policies and plans. Study details of the planning such as expected quality of the products, quantities, cost, and labour required to foresee any action needed. Adjust processes and resources to minimise costs.
grade patterns for wearing apparel
Grading patterns by performing processes of resizing initial patterns in order to create nest of patterns to fit various body types and sizes.
prepare production prototypes
Prepare early models or prototypes in order to test concepts and replicability possibilities. Create prototypes to assess for pre-production tests.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesapparel manufacturing technology
Traditional and advanced apparel manufacturing technologies. Technologies including processes, machinery, etc. in order to compile and design pattern requirements, contribute to product costing and finalise assembly sequence and quality assurance criteria.
properties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceanalyse clothing 3d prototypes
Analyse the prototype in order to adjust the pattern of clothing elements on the 3D avatar.
digital
Sector-specific
2 competencesdesign 2D pattern for footwear 3D visualisation
Prepare the 2D pattern, identify the positioning of elements and possibility of type and properties of footwear choice, for visualisation on the 3D avatar as well as the rendering technologies to obtain a realistic garment.
manage briefs for clothing manufacturing
Manage briefs from clients for the manufacturing of wearing apparel. Collect customers' demands and prepare them into specifications for the production.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.