Advanced Cutting Tools for Fabric

Advanced cutting tools for fabric are specialized heavy duty tools for the cutting of fabric after spreading of fabric. These are specially designed with integrated system like servo cutting, computerized, laser, water-jet, plasma and ultrasonic cutting systems.

Cutting Equipment for Fabrics

This is the major operation of the cutting room, when the spread fabric is cut into garments. Of all the operations in the cutting room this is the most decisive because once the fabric has been cut, very little can be done to rectify serious mistakes. Different types of tools and equipment and some of their main features are given below:

Spreading Modes

A spreading mode is the manner in which fabric plies are laid out for cutting. The spreading mode is determined by the fabric characteristics, quality standards of the firm, and available equipment. Two fabric characteristics that determine the spreading mode are the direction of fabric and the direction of the fabric nap.

Marker Modes

Marker could be described by the form of the fabric and whether it is symmetrical and/or directional determine the appropriate type of marker for a style. Markers may be open or closed depending on the form that the fabric is presented for cutting. Rolled fabrics are open and flat when spread. Markers for this type of spread require pattern pieces for each part to be cut. Markers made with full-pattern pieces for each part to be cut. Markers made with full-pattern pieces are called open markers. Tubular knit fabrics are closed on both edges and therefore require pattern pieces that utilize the folds. Markers with half-pattern pieces for laying along the folds of the tube are called closed markers. Garment parts must be symmetrical if half-pattern pieces are used.

Selection of Threads

The latest quilt trend is in Fiber Arts, the art of embellishing a textile with various fibers to create a work of art. Fiber Art can take many forms and use a myriad of materials especially created for the artist. This is about Threads, both specialty threads for embellishment and regular, average, every day thread.

Sewing Thread and Sew ability

The smallest failure in thread performance results in losses on investments in material, equipment, garment engineering, and labor. Hence, it is important to know your thread thoroughly. Enhancing thread knowledge, analyzing thread parameters, the right selection procedure and use of thread plays a major role in achieving good sewing performance and the desired seam quality.
This is an introduction to the types of threads, the properties, thread construction, and factors affecting thread performance.

Measurement, Selection and Types of Threads

Thread Measurements

The most common embroidery weight thread is 40Wt and suitable for most embroidery designs. For designs that need to be dense, you could use a lighter 50 Wt thread. Bobbin threads are finer and generally weigh 60 Wt.

Types of Sewing Threads

Imagine a life without thread. Sewing threads are truly the "ties that bind" our garments together. Without them, we would still be draping skins, furs or material across our bodies to keep out the wind, weather and unwanted attention. Like an artist's palette, sewing threads come in a rainbow of colors, and are available in various materials and sizes.