Clothing Factory Design
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2009-08-24
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In the 1970s the textile sub-sector dominated the manufacturing sector, accounting for a quarter of Ghana's total manufacturing employment. Ghana is known to produce, one of the best quality textiles in Africa to date, however production and employment in the textile and apparel industry has reduced by about 70% for several reasons.
To revive the textile and clothing industry, the Government of Ghana in 2002 implemented some economic policies to take full advantage of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGO A) and increase employment opportunities, expand and diversify the economy, promote both domestic and foreign investment as well as stimulate exports. The textile industry continues to decline despite the implementation of these policies. The problem with the textile industry in Ghana is the over concentration in the production of textile while paying little attention to the processing of rich fabrics into clothing. Research by the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), under the World Bank showed that Ghana's labour market availability in the textile and apparel industry is higher than the Africa average, hence a great development potential.
In this paper, light is thrown on the potential of Ghana's fashion industry and the problems it faces. Various clothing factories are studied and evaluated and relevant ancillary facilities are proposed based on case studies, interviews, focus group discussions, observation, reading and internet research. Based on the study a clothing factory is designed to address current problems in the clothing industry.
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A design thesis report submitted to the Department of Architecture, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Architecture.