The Factory Uncovered CPPD

These highly successful bespoke CPPD classes are currently being run for River Island, George at ASDA, All Saints and ASOS.com.

CPPD is an on-going and continual process of both personal and professional growth that improves the capability of an individual to realise their full potential. Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) delivers CPPD training for industry professionals seeking deep rich learning in a live factory environment to ensure full understanding of the complete garment life cycle is achieved. Workshops include Garment Technology, Buying and Merchandising as well as bespoke tailor made courses to suit your company’s specific needs.

As FEL is a totally ethically and sustainable run factory which is both SMETA and Fast Forward approved the aim of these short courses is to pass on how factories undertake malpractices and for buyers, merchandisers and garment technologists to be empowered with information ready to spot factories operating incorrectly. This is a must attend workshop.

The courses can be 4 hours long and prices are on an hourly rate for a maximum of 10 participants. Please get in touch for an initial consultation and then we recommend that you come and visit us, review our working environment, read our feedback forms and then select your CPPD workshop.

Testimonials 

“It was great to have a refresh of factory knowledge after 2 years of not being in a factory. 3D pattern making was fascinating. Really informative. Will recommend!” Dave, Head of Buying All Saints

“I have learnt how much of a focus lean production needs to be and how the costings of a product is achieved. All information was useful and definitely a good insight to have as I progress in my career.” Connor, Assistant merchandiser George at Asda

“I have learnt about the production process, implications of the late approvals, pattern cutting – 3D fits were really interesting. Really informative and friendly!” Alicia, SBAA River Island

“I found this extremely insightful and learnt many new aspects of the design to manufacturing trade. I would definitely recommend other colleagues to do this.” Lucy, Merchandising Advocate George at Asda

“I have gained lots of practical information on manufacturing and the factory environment which I can now take into my role in Design. Jenny is a wealth of knowledge and information and it was fascinating to soak that up. I feel more prepared now to go into production and I know what to look for.” Hannah – Design Assistant – Classics M&S

“I have learnt what you can do is whatever you decide to do in life! The training available looks fantastic. The opportunities are amazing. This course was inspirational. I learnt so much. Best course ever!” Lisa – Buyers Admin Assistant – M&S

Course Location: The Factory, Unit 14, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ.

Course Date and Time: These are bespoke

This insightful half day workshop provides an opportunity to review first-hand the manufacturing process in a UK factory based in North London. Starting with the Garment Life Cycle the workshop examines the impact quality issues have on pre-production and production in a factory and how this effects lead times.

The following areas will be discussed:

  • How does a factory operate from fabric delivery to final garment delivery?
  • Effect on fitting sessions.
  • Open costings.
  • Production efficiencies – use of Galaxius
  • What is puckering and can it be ironed out?
  • How are AQLs conducted in a Factory Environment?
  • Factory’s Cheats QC process – demonstration
  • In work checks – how to do them from a factory perspective so a GT has instant respect
  • Use of industrial sewing machines – understand the bite of the machine
  • Common problems in a factory that affects a retailer – fabric faults and fabric cutting, sewing, cabbage, layplans
  • AOB – specific questions and queries

Course Location: The Factory, Unit 14, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ.

Course Date and Time: These are bespoke

This insightful half day workshop will provide you with the opportunity to see the garment life cycle in a SMETA approved factory. Discover the effect quality assurance can have on the critical path and how quality assurance can impact on lead times.

The following areas will be discussed:

  • The Garment Life Cycle
  • What affects margin for a retailer – why do factories put up their prices?
  • Review of cutting dockets to understand fabric consumptions which affects cost pice
  • How can a UK factory compete with overseas production? Working example and explanations
  • Why do PO’s have a specific number per size yet factories over or under deliver?
  • Use of industrial machines – understanding the technical implications of a factory on a garment delivery
  • Why are deliveries late and when is it a manufacturing fault to legitimately pass on late payment fines?
  • Greater in-depth detailed view of Galaxius
  • Layplans and fabric consumptions – cutting explained from a ratio perspective to gain economies of scale in cost price negotiation
  • Garment deconstruction to assess standard minutes and costings – working examples

Course Location: The Factory, Unit 14, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ.

Course Date and Time: These are bespoke

This insightful half day workshop will provide you with the opportunity to see the garment life cycle in a SMETA approved factory. Discover the effect quality assurance can have on the critical path and how quality assurance can impact on lead times.

The following areas will be discussed:

  • The Design Life Cycle
  • What affects margin for a retailer – why do Factories put up their prices?
  • What is an open costing?
  • How do factories use standard minutes?
  • Working with fabric stock held in factories
  • Choosing the correct components for the garment
  • Understanding fabric consumption and the effects of cabbage
  • Use of industrial machines – understanding the technical implications of a factory on a garment delivery
  • Why are deliveries late?!
  • Overview of Galaxius

Course Location: The Factory, Unit 14, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ.

Course Date and Time: These are bespoke

The aim of this insightful workshop is to achieve optimum fit, style and quality of manufacture in the most time effective process. To provide evaluative learning on patterns, fit and sealing process and to improve the effective communication process between buying teams and garment technology having due regard for pattern cutting parameters.

Examples of topics covered include:

  • Restricted movement in woven garments
  • Full garment fitting session
  • Review of patterns
  • Evaluation of reasons of poor fit –
    • Why is garment lifting at front waist of hem?
    • Why garment is pull at armhole dart formation at armhole?
    • Why is there dragging at bust point?
  • Compare the different fabric dresses – How does fabrication affect fit?
  • Practical Pattern making session
  • What happens as sizes are graded
  • Solutions to potential issues in fitting sessions