WBCHSE HS Vocational Apparel case studies
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The WBCHSE Higher Secondary Vocational Examination in Apparel is a Class XII vocational qualification offered under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. It is designed for students who want a school-level credential that leads directly into garment industry work, self-employment in tailoring and boutique trades, or further study in apparel, fashion design and textile technology. The WBCHSE HS Vocational Apparel case studies are 5 cases and about 3,528 words.
1Cotton Poplin Lot With Excessive Shrinkage and Low GSM
A school-uniform supplier receives 1,200 m of 100% cotton poplin specified at 120 GSM and a maximum 2% shrinkage. Incoming tests on a 50 cm × 50 cm swatch, washed at 60°C and tumble-dried, show warp shrinkage 6.2% and weft shrinkage 3.1%; GSM measures 108.
823 words, about 4 min2Trouser Grading Failure at Size 38
A trouser block is graded from waist 28 in to 38 in in six sizes (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). The pattern maker uses a constant 1 cm increment at the half-waist and 1.2 cm at the half-hip; the rise is not graded.
698 words, about 3 min3Knit Hem Puckering and Skipped Stitches on Lockstitch
On a lockstitch line sewing 95% cotton / 5% elastane single jersey, operators report skipped stitches, seam puckering and needle holes along the hem. Machine settings are: needle size 14 regular point, polyester core thread 40/2, stitch density 14 stitches per inch, tension dial 4, high presser-foot pressure.
663 words, about 3 min4AQL Final Inspection With Critical Metal Findings
A factory offers 5,000 cotton shirts for final inspection under ISO 2859-1, general inspection level II, AQL 2.5 for major defects, AQL 4.0 for minor defects, and zero acceptance for critical defects. The sample size code for the lot is L, giving 200 pieces.
620 words, about 3 min5Kurti Export Enquiry: Costing, Price Negotiation and Safety Audit
A small unit in Kolkata receives an enquiry for 500 kurtis. The estimator uses: fabric 2.4 m at ₹150/m; lining 0.4 m at ₹80/m; trims ₹30; direct labour ₹110; overhead 15% of prime cost; rejection 4%; profit 20% on cost; GST 5%.
724 words, about 4 min