Process Cost

Flame retardant finish 15Rs/Mtr

Antistatic finish 5 Rs/Mtr

Anti-stain 10Rs/Mtr

Anti-wrinkle 5Rs/Mtr

Finishing cost

If softeners are added in the jigger after dyeing, then the cost is Rs 10/kg whereas if it is done on a
separate machine and later stentering is done then the cost is Rs 20/kg. The quality of fabric is better
in second case as the cover is better and there is no shrinkage later.

Shrinkage and wastage

. Generally a minimum shrinkage of 5 - 7% is acceptable.

Below is a Table showing shrinkage of different fabrics:

Fabric Shrinkage%

Poplin, Sheeting 3%

Cotton Voile, cambric 5%

Polyester/Viscose blend
fibre-dyed 4.5-5%

Polyester viscose piece-

dyed 6%

100% grey polyester 20%

Cost of the fabric = Cost of grey fabric + dyeing charges + finishing charges + shrinkage + wastage.

Conclusion

Costing depends a lot on quantity and order received. Indirect cost is about 15 - 20%. On top of the
cost a profit of 15 - 20% is added. It is not only the cost of the final product that matters, for exports
the cost is generally given as FAS, FOB, CIF and LDP.

Lead time plays an important part in the domestic and export market. Generally for production of
greige fabric the lead time is 30 days. Processing time for grey fabric is 15 - 20 days but when the
buyer needs something urgently then the above costing parameters sometimes are not significant; it
depends on demand and supply. If you can deliver you can ask for the price!