First Grade Field Trip to the Clothing Factory

On November 27th, the first-graders of St Mary’s International School embarked on

an exciting field trip to the Gumpro Garments Clothing Factory to learn about the

process of making clothes. The children were eager to explore and get a first-hand

look at the work involved in producing garments.

The field trip began with a warm welcome from the factory owner, and grandmother

to one of the students, Mrs. Chetna Gupta. The students were introduced to the

various sections of the factory and explained how clothing is made, from

cutting to packaging the final products. The children were shown how raw fabric is

first rolled out and measured before it is cut into different shapes. They also got to

see workers operating machines that sew the fabric into clothes. Each of the

children were given a chance to press a pedal on a sewing machine to sew on a

button. They learned about the importance of quality control, where employees

check the clothing to ensure it meets the factory’s high standards.

The students also had a short break where they were treated to delicious snacks

and drinks. They discussed what they had learned and shared their favourite parts

of the trip.

A special treat awaited the students when they were invited to the embroidery room.

The technician showed the students various items that had been embroidered and

the children were amazed at how logos, names, and other designs like flowers were

added to clothes.

The technician then demonstrated how the machine reads a digital design of their

names and stitches it onto the fabric, one tiny stitch at a time. The children were

thrilled to take the personalised embroidered table mats home, as a memento of their

visit.

The class returned to school, with many stories about their new table mats and the

machines they saw at the factory. They also learned valuable lessons about

innovation and creativity. By seeing the entire process first hand—from fabric rolls to

finished garments—they gained a new appreciation for the work that goes into

making the clothes they wear every day.