Comparison of High-end Tailored Jackets for Ready-to-wear Produced in Italy and Japan

Abstract

We studied differences in production process of garments of Japan and Italy. A jacket which was designed by the same designer was produced in Japan and Italy, respectively. We compared jacket parts before and after assembling. We also compared the front, side, and back styles of jackets and the ironing treatments and usages of interlining and tape. For results we found that the influence of the person in charge of each area was different in each country. The progress can be moved to the next stage by checking the previous stage's progress, in Japan. On the other hand, the final product was first considered in Italy. We also found that there was a difference in use of the keeping tape and interlining. In Italy, it was common for the modelist to select the sub material depending on the design. However, cost and production volume is more important in Japan.