To go through this article, firstly we have to know what are GSP and GSP+. The Generalized System of Preference or the Generalized Scheme of Preference, which is commonly known as GSP. It contributes to reduce poverty and the promotion of sustainable development and good governance. Tariff preferences in the EU market helps developing countries to […]
Non-woven Fabric: Raw Materials, Characteristics and End Uses
Definition of Non-woven Fabric Non-wovens are flexible, porous, products consisting of one or more fibre layers. The separate fibres may either be preferentially oriented in one direction or may be deposited in a random manner. They are bonded by chemical, thermal or mechanical processes into textile products. Non-wovens are mainly planar structures. This relatively young […]
Needle Punching Method for Nonwoven
Needle-punched fabrics produced with a modified needle bed and needles that penetrate beyond the surface to form loops on the back can be made to resemble loop pile, velour, or velveteen. The loops either are left uncut or are cut and brushed to give the surface appearance of the pile-woven fabric. Mechanical bonding is the oldest method […]
Denim fabric: Main Features, Raw materials, Types and Uses
Main Features of Denim Fabrics Typical denim fabrics are woven from coarse, indigo-dyed cotton yarn. They are hard wearing, high density fabrics with a high mass per unit area. Today, more denim is produced in the world than any other type of cloth. Its long term popularity has made it a fashion fabric in casual wear. Raw Materials of […]
Multi Component Fabric | Bonded Fabric | Fabric to Fabric Bonding
There are mainly three types of fabric such as woven, knitted, and non-woven. Multi-component or bonded fabrics fall into the third category. These fabrics are produced by bonding two or more layers of woven or knitted fabrics or fibre layers by loose stitching or by adhesive bonding. These are special types of fabric for special purposes. In this article, […]
What are Stitched Double Cloths? Classification of Stitched Double Cloths
Definition Double cloths are fabrics in which there are at least two series of warp and weft threads each of which is engaged primarily in producing its own layer of cloth, thus forming a separate face cloth and a separate back cloth. The two layers may be only loosely connected together in which case each may be […]
Quality Assurance System of Knit Fabric Production
Quality assurance is an important part of knitted fabric production system. We should maintain the proper guideline of the production process to assure the quality of knitted fabric for the buyer acceptance of the end products. The process can be discussed as below: Quality Assurance Procedure Quality assurance procedure may be divided into two major parts: Online […]
Some Important Terms of Fabric Structure and Design
The weave shows the interlacing pattern of warp and weft. Each weave consists of the following parts or fields. Contact Fields These are the contact points between warp and weft crossing at right angle. The number of contact fields always equals the product of the number of warp and weft threads. Contact field = RNwa X […]
Study on Interlock Circular Knitting Machine
Introduction There is four basic knitted structure required different types of machine to produce them. Theplain structure can be produce by single jersey circular knitting machine, where the cylinder with needle revolves on the stationary cam. The rib and interlock structure are required two sets of needles arranged in horizontally and vertically. The horizontal needles places on the groove of dial and […]
Garment Seam Pucker: Types, Causes and Remedies
Definition of Seam Pucker Seam pucker is the most common problem to the making-up trade. It is a problem that also concern fabric finishers, sewing machine manufacturers and sewing thread manufacturers. This problem has been magnified with the introduction of new and unconventional fabrics and finishes. The common factors which relate to seam pucker are the type […]