Introduction Every clothing manufacturer continually attempts to produce garments with immediate sales appeal. However, one of the most important materials used for nearly every item of outerwear has no sales appeal because it is invisible to the consumer. This material is the fusible interlining. Since it was first introduced in the early 1950s, it has […]
An Overview of Fusing Process
Fusing Process Regardless of which fusible and machine are used, fusing is controlled by four processing components – temperature, time, pressure and cooling and these have to be accurately combined in order to achieve the optimum results. Temperature There is a limited range of temperatures that are effective for each type of resin. Too high […]
What is Interlining? Types of Interlining
Definition of Interlining Interlining is one kind of accessories used between two fabric layers in garments to support, reinforce, and control areas of garments and retain actual shape. It may be applied to base fabric by sewing and bonding. The fabrics used as interlining are made of cotton, nylon, polyester, wool, and viscose. Sometimes finishing […]
An Overview of Garments Lining [A to Z]
Definition of Lining Garments lining have functional and consumer appeal objectives and this section will examine the principles involved, starting with the material itself. Linings are generally a functional part of a garment, an accessory. They are available as warp knits but they are predominately woven are made from polyester, polyamide, viscose for use where a […]