Can anybody estimate SAM (standard allowed minute) of a garment without
seeing and/or analyzing the garment? No. It is not possible. To
estimate SAM you have to analyze the garment carefully and check
different factors that affect the SAM. SAM of a product varies according
to the work content or simply according to number of operations, length
of seams, fabric types, stitching accuracy needed, sewing technology to
be used etc.
But still many of us inquire for approximate SAM values for basic
products, like Tee Shirt, Formal shirt, Formal trouser or jacket. An
estimated SAM helps in capacity planning of the factory, calculating
requirement of machineries and even helps to estimate CM (cut and make)
costing of a garment.
However, for better understanding I will suggest you first to read articles ‘How to calculate SAM for a garment?’.
SAM is a short form of standard allowed minutes. It means a normal
operator can complete a task within the allowed time (minute) when he
works at 100% efficiency.
Standard minutes (SAM) of few basic products have been listed down with
its SAM range according to work content variation. In actual cases
garment SAM may go outside of the limit depending the above factors.
This list will be updated time to time adding more products.
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