IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES IN THE GHANAIAN GARMENT INDUSTRY

Abstract

This study examines improvement techniques in the Ghanaian garment industry using two fashion houses in the Ho municipality as a case study. The study adopts a descriptive research design to comprehensively understand the improvement techniques adopted by garment manufacturers in the Ho municipality. The target population for the study was all workers of the two fashion houses in the Ho municipality, and a census sampling method was used. Interviews and observations were used as the data collection methods, and the collected data were analysed using quantitative approaches. The purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of 78 participants; the two fashion houses were selected to participate in the study. Questionnaires and Interviews were used as the primary data collection instruments. The findings indicate that the most commonly used techniques for cutting and sewing were patternmaking and the round method of sewing, respectively. The study highlights the need for training and development programme for workers in the industry to enhance their skills in various improvement techniques and the use of technology, sustainable materials, and clear communication with clients to improve the industry’s competitiveness. It was thus recommended that fashion houses should use high-quality materials is particularly relevant to the context of Fashion Houses in Ghana, as it can help them to produce better quality garments that are more durable and attractive to customers.