Research Women's Shirt Production
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to manufacture women's shirts for fit and performance testing by the U.S Army. Patterns were received from the Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard by way of US Army Natick and arrived in the form of ozalids and computer files. Two shirt styles were to be produced, 1 with Air Force styling and Air Force Collar, 2 with Navy styling, Air Force collar, and Coast Guard pocket. Due to multiple inconsistency and inaccuracy problems with the patterns, it was resolved that the Navy body would be used as the foundation for the two styles. Accurate, consistency graded patterns were created for the two styles, and, following the approval of additional prototypes, 48 shirts were produced. Detailed garment dimension specification charts were provided for future quality control. Recommendations were made for modifications to enhance producibility. Following a fit test, modifications to the patterns were made by Natick and 880 shirts for wear test were produced. During the course of the project, problems related to the inappropriate use of CAR technology, typical of the industry at large, surfaced and were addressed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 17, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA252334
Entities
People
- Nancy J. Staples