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Decoding Grade Rules in Apparel Manufacturing

June 18, 2023|Categories: Grading|

Confused by the technical jargon of grading in apparel manufacturing? Our post decodes grade rules, their importance, and how they can help you create a successful clothing line. Understand pattern grading techniques, grade rules, and grade rule libraries to ensure consistent sizing in mass production. Learn the factors to consider when creating grading rules, sample size measurements, and how to master apparel sizing and measuring. By the end of this post, designers and entrepreneurs will have a more profound understanding of grading rules and how they play a vital role in the production of apparel.