What is Garment?

A Garment is a piece of clothing, made of fabrics or textiles for wearing the human body and for
human beautified reasons.

The definition of garments/ Apparel or clothing is, anything we wear to beautify, protect or wrap our
human body. In one word, a garment is what we wear. Examples of Garments are shirts, pants, T-
shirts, jackets, etc.

Classification of Garments
Garments can be classified in many ways based on use, season, fiber content, fiber
types, fabrics type, manufacturing, wearing position, and many other factors.

(01). As per types of fabric:

Most people know garments by their fabrics nature like woven, knit, and nonwoven
garments.
A. Woven: Woven garments are made from woven fabric. Woven Garments
Example: Shirt, pants, blazer, etc.
B. Knit: Knit garments are made from Knit fabric. Knit Garments are Knitted
sweaters, T-shirts, Polo shirts, jerseys, pullovers, Polo, Cardigan, trousers, etc.
C. Non-woven: Non-woven garments are made from non-woven fabric. Nonwoven
garments Example: Diapers, Floor Duster Cloths, Carpet/carpet backings, Household
cleaning wipes, Baby bibs, tea bags, Feminine Napkins, Medical textile, Face Mask,
Sanitary materials, Silica gel bags, etc.

(02). As per wearing position:

A. Top: Top garment is what is used to wear at the top part of the body, not wear
below of umbilicus. Examples of Top garments are shirts, T-shirts, Polo shirts, bras,
etc.
b. Bottom: The bottom garment is what is used to wear at the bottom part of the
body, generally worn at the umbilicus or below the umbilicus of humans. Bottom
garment examples are pants, underwear, leggings, etc.

(03). As per Season:

A. Winter: Examples of winter garments are jackets, shoes, coats, jackets, hats,
scarves and gloves or mittens, earmuffs, but also warm underwear like long
underwear, union suits, and socks.
B. Summer: Summer clothing examples are T-shirts; Dress; Singlet; Cap; One-piece
bathing suits; Hawaiian shirts; Sunglasses; Swim trunks; Straw hats, etc.
C. Spring: Singlet, Spring Sweater, Cardigan, White Jeans, Short Sleeve Sweater.
D. Autumn: Shirt, T-shirts etc.
E. Late Autumn: (shirt (design)).

(04). As per wearing in Events:

A. Party (fashion wear)
B. Active (regular wear)
C. Evening gown (outfit)
D. Night (soft fit)

(05). As per Application purpose:

A. Formal (collar shirt)
B. Swimwear (bikini, encompass ups)
C. Sportswear (trouser)
D. Lingerie (innerwear, slumber wear)

(06). Method of manufacture:

A. Readymade (complete)
B. Tailored (measurement)
C. Furnishing (automated)

(07). As per material Source:

A. Leather (leather)
B. Natural (leaf)
C. Artificial (fur)

(08). Gender in addition to age:

A. Women’s (skirts)
B. Men’s (tongo)
C. Kid’s (toga)
D. Toddler (bibs)

(09). Shape in addition to styling:

A. Dresses (sari)
B. Shirts (neck wear)
C. Skirts (elastic in addition to stitches)
D. Suits (official outfit)

(10). As per the Length of the garment:

A. Shorts (panty wear)
B. Three quarters (cargo pants)
C. Full have on (pant)
D. Bermuda have on (thigh wear)
E. Pullover (stockings)
F. Short sleeve
G. Full sleeve.
H. Sleeveless

11. Medical Garments: Medical garments are made of specialized fabrics and
components for patients, nurses, and doctors to use for various purposes. Medical
products must be protected users from all types of harm. Examples of medical
garments are PPE, Surgical gowns, bedsheets, surgical masks, aprons, sanitary
napkins, and many other items.