1 Scope
This standard specifies the common terms, definitions or descriptions used in garment, apparel and accessories industry.
This standard is applicable to the design, production, technology, teaching, trade and the relevant fields of garments, apparel and accessories.
2 General
2.1
Apparel and accessories
Apparel
The generic term of goods used for decorating and protecting human body, including garment, hat, scarve, tie, glove and socks, etc.
2.2
Apparel; garments; clothes
Garments
The products put on human body for protection and decoration, they are also known as clothes.
2.3
Fashion
New pop garment accepted by most people at a certain time in certain area.
2.4
Ready-to-wear
The garments manufactured according to stated dimension in mass production mode.
2.5
Tailor made
The garments made by cutting according to the measured body dimensions of individuals.
2.6
Chinese costume
Chinese traditional style garments, such as Qipao and long gown.
2.7
Western costume
Western style garments.
Contents of GB/T 15557-2008
Foreword I
1 Scope 1
2 General 1
3 Finished Garments 4
4 Garment Positions and Parts 10
5 Costume Design 26
6 Tailoring Drawing of Garment 28
7 Apparel Technology Operation 42
8 Defects in Finished Garment 60
9 Special Instruments 67
