UNS — Jersey is common clothing during a soccer match. However, the clothing can also be worn during other sports such as cycling, volleyball, and badminton. Jersey is generally made from light fabric to absorb sweats that do not interfere with users’ comfort when exercising. Currently, we saw an increase in community sports activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. More people are doing sports such as soccer, cycling, badminton, and many others, which leads them to make a jersey for their team.
According to Dr. Edi Kurniadi, M.Pd., a lecturer from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, the jersey printing business is one of the most profitable printing businesses due to its brilliant prospect and is predicted to continuous growth in the future. He also states that the current trends encourage people to sell jersey clothing at a competitive price. Aside from their low price, the quality of the jersey material and design are crucial elements considering the convenience of the wearer. The production of custom jersey print is based on customer orders. Hence there are several technical aspects that need customization according to the custom order, such as the color, type of fabrics, production process, design, and production schedule. This adjustment to various aspects of production aims to deliver products that meet the consumers’ requirements in terms of timeliness, product quality, materials, and price.
Based on this condition, a team of community service program consisted of Nanang Yulianto, S.Pd., M.Ds., and Estetika Mutiaranisa Kurniawati, S.E., M.Acc., and led by Dr. Edi Kurniadi, M.Pd., is encouraged to hold a community service program in partnership with Raffa Apparel Custom Jersey Printing located in Cangakan, Karanganyar on Wednesday-Saturday (1-4/9/2021).
Dr. Edi explains that the assistance aims to solve partner’s problems through skills and knowledge improvement in web-based financial administration and online marketing. Moreover, community partner is given training in design creation by suggesting a specific character of a region. Dr. Edi explains that color selection and a club’s jersey design hold a significant meaning.
“This is because the jersey is used as an identity for a sports club. Color selection and design must have a meaning. Thus, specific tourism spot is expected to bring inspiration for the customers in Raffa Apparel”, Dr. Edi explains.
The team also gives additional sewing machines and overlock machines to anticipate additional quantity orders from the customers. The team also helped to optimize the layout of the production room so that the production process is smoother, more effective, efficient, and provides safety and comfort for workers and business owners. Dr. Edi hopes that the assistance can help Raffa Apparel to withstand the Covid-19 pandemic situation.
“We hope that this community service can help Raffa Apparel to survive in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and can grow in the future,” explains Dr. Edi. Humas UNS
Reporter: Zalfaa Azalia Pursita
Editor: Dwi Hastuti