Production Process IV
Garment Production
The fourth production stage marks the completion of textile manufacturing and combines skilled workmanship with continuous development. At this stage, the focus is no longer on raw materials or fabric properties, but on how all the previous steps work together. This is where it becomes clear how well knitting, finishing and garment production interact. At the same time, new styles, optimised processing techniques and improved workflows are developed. Short distances between production and development enable direct feedback: insights from day-to-day production flow immediately into further development. Step 4 therefore stands not only for completion, but also for control and processing quality.
"Up to around 6,000 items are produced in Burladingen every day."
Sewing Department
In the sewing department, the individual cut pieces are assembled into finished garments. Skilled craftsmanship and technical process control come together here. Every work step is clearly defined and follows a specified sequence. Different sewing machines are used depending on the material, seam type and function. Production cards and digital recording systems accompany the process and ensure that each work step remains traceable. This makes it possible to see at any time which steps have been carried out and where a product was made. This structure creates process reliability without restricting the flexibility of skilled workmanship. Deviations can be identified at an early stage and corrected directly, resulting in consistently high processing quality.
Development Department
In the development department, new styles, patterns and processing solutions are created. Materials are tested, fits are checked and details are adjusted until function, comfort and workmanship work together harmoniously. The close connection to production plays a central role: new ideas are not developed in isolation, but evaluated under real production conditions. This reveals at an early stage whether a concept can be implemented technically and reproduced reliably. The development department therefore acts as the interface between design and production. It ensures that new products are not only convincing in terms of design, but can also be manufactured efficiently and with consistent quality. Development thus becomes an ongoing process that continuously improves production as a whole.
Production and Final Inspection
In line and modular production, garments are manufactured in clearly structured yet flexible workflows. While individual work steps in line production are organised in a fixed sequence, modular production combines several processing stages within one production module. A team accompanies the garment through several stations and takes a high level of responsibility for the final result. This form of production is particularly suitable for smaller runs, styles with many variants or more complex items and allows rapid adjustments during the production process. In this way, efficiency and skilled precision come together in differentiated garment production.
Before a garment leaves production, it passes through final inspection. First, barcodes and hangtags are attached or checked for correct assignment and positioning. This is followed by a comprehensive quality inspection. Loose threads are removed and seams are reworked where necessary. Finally, the garment is carefully checked and prepared for proper onward handling. This final step ensures that each product meets the defined quality requirements and is dispatched in perfect condition.
Each type of customisation places different demands on the material, surface and intended use. Choosing the appropriate process determines how the finished item feels and how it performs in everyday use. After customisation, the pieces are assembled in the sewing department. This combines technical processing with clear allocation before final production.
