Fabric Consumption

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Introduction
Garment prices are mainly based on the fabric consumption. Hence we must pay more attention
to find out the fabric consumption more accurately or closely. It needs sound knowledge and
good practical experience to find out the fabric consumption. Let us analyse here how to make
this calculation.
As the knitted fabrics are knitted by the circular knitting machines, the fabrics will be in tubular
form only. Here we are going to see the garments which are made in 100% Cotton fabrics in
tubular form.
To work on the prices exactly, we must have full measurements of the garment. But
compulsorily, we must have the measurements of Chest, Body Length and Sleeve Length.

Varialble Functions
1. Fabric Consumption
2. Fabric Cost
3. Accessories Cost
4. Print/Embroidery/Washing Charge
5. C.M.
6. Freight (C & F)
7. Payment mode (at sight deferred payment 60days or 90 days or 120 days, TT, Sales
Contract)

Consumption of fabric
1. Consumption (Kg/ Doz) =
(L + S.L. + AL-01)
100

( C + AL-02)
100

GSM
1000

212+Wastage%

L (Length)

= HPS (High Point Shoulder

= CBL (Central Back length)
= BL (Body Length)

S.L
AL

= Sleeve Length
= Allowance

Allowance-01:This is actually sewing allowance in length wise of a garment.

For T-Shirt,
Bottom Hem
Shoulder Join
Sleeve Hem
Sleeve Join
Sub Total
In Hand
Grand Total

= 2.5-3 Cm
= 1.5 Cm
= 2.5- 3 Cm
= 1.5 cm
= 9 cm
= 1 cm
=10 cm

Per Cut and Sewn allowance = 2 cm

Note: Pocket, Half moon, double layer bottom hem, and double layer sleeve s/b calculated
onlengthwise.
2. Chest Allowance: This is sewing allowance in width wise of garment
a.Side Seam = Chest + 3cm
b.Tube Seam= Chest + 0 cm
c.Per cut and sewn allowance= 2 cm2.
Consumption (Kg/ Doz)= Length in Meter X Width In M X GSM in Kg X 2 X 12 +
WastagePercentage
3. Neck Rib # 1x1/1x1 elastane rib circular
Neck Rib Consumption:
Height (Length) = Rib height or rib width or rib depth
Total Height= Rib Height X 2 + Allowance
Width = Neck opening or neck width x 2 + 2 cm (Round)
= Neck opening or neck width x 2 + 5 cm (V-shape)
Picture 01

A=Body Length= 70 cm
B=Sleeve length=25 cm
C ==1/2Chest =55 cm
Picture 02
A= Body length 1=15 cm
B=Body Length 2= 15 cm
C= Body Length 3=40 cm
D= Chest=55 cm
A1= Sleeve length1=10 cm
B1= Sleeve Length2=5 cm
C1=Sleeve length3=10 cm
Example:-Calculate the consumption/doz on the basis of 180 GSM, S/J and neck rib gsm 230
For picture 01:
Consumption (Kg/ Doz) =
( 70 + 25 + 10)
100

( 55 + 3)
100
= 2.76 kg/ doz

180
1000

2 12 + 5 %

180
1000

2 12 + 5 %

For picture 02:

Consumption (Kg/ Doz For color A) =
( 15 + 10 + 8)
100

( 55 + 3 )
100
= 0.86 kg/ doz

Consumption (Kg/ Doz For color B) =

( 15 + 5 + 4)
100

( 55 + 3 )
100
= 0.63 kg/ doz

180
1000

2 12 + 5 %

Consumption (Kg/ Doz For color C) =

( 40 + 10 + 5)
100

( 55 + 3 )
100
= 1.44 kg/ doz

180
1000

2 12 + 5 %

Total consumption: 0.86+0.63+1.44 = 2.93 kg/ doz

Neck Rib Consumption:
Width = Neck width x 2 + 2 cm (Round)
= 19X2+2 = 40 cm
Total Height= Rib Height X 2 + Allowance= 2X2 +2=6 cm
= Length in Meter X Width In M X GSM in Kg X 12 + Wastage
2. Consumption (Kg/ Doz) = .06 X .4X.230X12+18%
=.07 kg/ Doz
Note:
Following point s/b considered during marketing cost:
1.Fleece dia is not available.
2.Y/D stripe wastage is huge
Math 02
Question: Fabric Length 100yds width 58 inch (Open) GSM 230, what is fabric weight?
Ans:Fabric weight in Kg = Length (Meter) X Width (Meter) X GSM in Kg
= l x w x GSM= (100 Yds X36 X 2.54)/100 X (58 X 2.54)/100X 230/1000
W (Kg) = 91.44 x 1.4732 x .230
= 30.99 kg
2.Question: Fabric weight 50 kg, Fabric width 40 inch (tube) GSM 180. What is fabric length in
meter?
Ans:Fabric weight in Kg = Length (Meter) X Width (Meter) X GSM in KgW (Kg) = l x w x
GSM
50 = l x (40x 2.54x 2)/ 100 X 180/1000
L

= 136.70 meter
= 136.70 x 1.0937 yds [ 1 meter = 1.0937 yds]
= 149.50 yds

3.Question: Fabric price 2.25 USD/ yds, Width 45 inch open, GSM 200,Consumption 3.20 kg /
doz, what is the garment fabric cost for per doz garments?
Ans: W (kg)

= L (M) X w (M) X GSM (kg)

= L (M) X (45X2.54)/100 X 200/1000

= (3.20 X100X 1000) / (45X 2.54 X 200)

= 13.99 (M)
L (M)
= 13.99 X 1.0937 yds
= 15.30 yds
= Length X Unit price/ yds
= 13.99 (M)
Fabric cost (Per doz gmt)
= 15.30 x 2.25
= 34.56 USD / Doz
Piping or Binding or Back Tape:
Cons: Length in M x width in M x GSM in Kg x 12 + allowance (18%)
Length: Neck width x 2 + 2 (R shape)
Width: If width is 1 cm or any unit Pls multiply by 4
Wastage:
Distribution:
1. Sewing wastage = 3%
2. Cutting and Finishing=2%
3. Print Wastage=2-3%
4. Emb. Wastage=2-3%
5. Garment Wash wastage=5% above (Depends on wash type)
Wash types and their wastage

Garment Normal Wash=2-3%

Garment Enzyme Wash=3-5%

Garment Stone Wash= 5-10%

Garment Pigment dyeing & wash=10-20%

Note: Wastage is variable depending on factory to factory.

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