Garments & Textiles Academy, HS Codes & Engineering Tools
Master garment merchandising, apparel export documentation, industrial engineering SMV calculation, AQL 2.5 quality control, and garment costing with practical masterclasses, tariff finders, and standardized factory calculation engines.
Garments & Textile Academy
Coursera-style learning tracks engineered to elevate apparel factory personnel, merchandisers, IE engineers, and commercial specialists.
Garments Commercial Management
Master Letter of Credit (L/C) negotiation, apparel export documentation, shipping procedures, and customs clearance.
Garments Merchandising Course
Complete masterclass on tech packs, BOM preparation, fabric consumption estimation, garment costing, and order tracking.
Garments Production Management
Cutting room efficiency, sewing line planning, daily target setting, pitch diagrams, WIP tracking, and factory management.
Industrial Engineering Garments
Standard Minute Value (SMV) calculation, time & motion study in garments, sewing line balancing, and capacity planning.
Garment Quality Control & AQL 2.5
AQL 2.5 sampling inspection protocols, 4-point fabric inspection system, defect classification, and inline QA audits.
Textile Technology & Yarn Math
Yarn count conversion (Ne, Nm, Tex, Denier), knit & woven fabric construction, GSM testing, and shrinkage calculation.
Shipping Documentation & CBM
Container CBM volume calculation, Bill of Lading verification, apparel export documentation, and incoterms.
Apparel Compliance & Audits
Social compliance audits, WRAP & SEDEX certification standards, factory code of conduct, and environmental safety.
HS Code Directory & Tariff Finder
Instantly look up 4, 6, and 8-digit Harmonized System (HS) codes across Chapters 50 to 63 for apparel styles, yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, and textile articles.
Featured Technical Guides
Practical explanations, equations, and technical guides for garments and textile professionals.
GSM in Textile Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters
Learn what GSM means in textile and garments, how it affects fabric quality and cost, and how it's measured — with real examples.
Understanding SMV in Garment Production: A Practical Guide
What SMV means in garment production, how it's used to set production targets and measure efficiency, and common mistakes to avoid.
Line Balancing in Garment Production: A Practical Guide
How line balancing works in garment sewing lines, why bottlenecks form, and practical steps to balance a line for smoother output.
Fabric Consumption Planning: A Guide for Merchandisers
How fabric consumption is planned for a garment order, what inputs you actually need, and how to avoid common costing mistakes.
CBM and Container Loading: A Guide for Garment Shipment Planning
How CBM (cubic meter) volume is calculated for garment cartons, how it relates to container loading, and what merchandisers should know before booking a shipment.
FOB Price Calculation Basics for Garment Merchandisers
A plain-language guide to how FOB price is built up for a garment order, the main cost components, and common misunderstandings.
Featured Industry Calculators
Client-side utilities to assist your daily textile and garment calculations.
GSM Calculator
Calculate fabric weight in GSM (grams per square meter) from standard round cutter or custom sample dimensions.
Fabric Consumption Calculator
Estimate total fabric weight (kg) needed for garment orders based on marker length per piece, usable width, and GSM.
Production Target Calculator
Calculate expected hourly and daily sewing line production targets based on SMV, operator headcount, and target efficiency.
Line Efficiency Calculator
Determine actual sewing line efficiency percentage from total pieces produced, SMV, manpower, and actual working minutes.
Factory Production Capacity Calculator
Determine factory production capacity across days, lines, working hours, and target efficiency.
SMV (Standard Minute Value) Calculator
Calculate SMV / SAM from observed cycle time, rating percentage, and personal & fatigue allowances.
Explore Tools by Workflow Category
Fabric & Textile
Calculators for fabric weight (GSM), consumption estimation, yarn counts, shrinkage, and textile technical specs.
Production & IE
Industrial Engineering & sewing line tools for target setting, line efficiency, SMV capacity, takt time, and line balancing.
Commercial & Shipping
Freight, CBM cubic volume, carton packing, container loading, and commercial shipping estimation tools for export logistics.
Order & Merchandising
Garment merchandising tools for size/color ratio breakdown, lead times, order planning, and cutting table efficiency.
Costing & Business
Financial & costing calculators for Cost of Making (CM), FOB price estimation, factory break-even point, and defect loss calculations.
Free Downloads — SOPs, Excel Templates & Checklists
501 free, ready-to-use downloads for garments & textile professionals: costing sheets, AQL 2.5 tables, CBM calculators, SOPs and checklists. No sign-up required.
Garment Costing Sheet Master Spreadsheet
AQL 2.5 Single Sampling Plan Protocol Table
CBM Container Loading Calculation Sheet
IE Sewing Line Target & Pitch Planner
Master L/C Discrepancy Verification Checklist
Factory Social Compliance Self-Audit Form
Why Garments Professionals Rely on AIOC
Built to serve as the definitive single source of truth for textile and apparel learning and resources.
Industry Knowledge Base
Structured learning paths covering commercial L/C, merchandising, IE line balancing, and quality assurance.
Full Tariff Classification
Comprehensive HS Code Directory covering knitted, woven, yarn, and textile made-up tariff codes.
Ready-to-Use Templates
Free Excel costing sheets, AQL 2.5 inspection PDF charts, and pre-shipment quality audit checklists.
100% Free & Client-Side
No accounts, subscriptions, or login forms. All calculations and searches execute privately in your browser.
Industrial Accuracy
Formulas and SOP equations standardized by experienced garment merchandisers and industrial engineers.
Mobile Optimized
Access masterclasses, HS codes, and calculators on smartphones directly on the factory floor or during travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the platform and learning resources.