Fabric parameter mapping for seam sewability

McLoughlin, John; Sabir, Tasneem; Hayes, Steve

doi:10.1080/17543266.2010.483237

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“…The problems related to sewability are not restricted to a particular section of the sewing industry; it is widely considered in the whole of the apparel manufacturing processes. The study of sewability can help better understanding of the interaction between one or more plies of fabric, which are sewn with sewing thread [7][8]. In addition to seam efficiency, puckering, slippage, damage and appearance, the needle penetration force (NPF) is another main factor which is used to determine fabric sewability.…”

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“…The subject of NPF has been studied by several researchers. In order to evaluate the influence of the geometrical and physical parameters of fabrics on the sewability of the shirting fabrics, some sewing trials were applied by McLoughlin et al [8]. This research concluded that fabrics with lower shear rigidity could be easily deformed during sewing.…”

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Evaluation of Woven Denim Fabric Sewability based on Needle Penetration Force

Haghighat

Etrati

Najar

2014

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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This paper investigates the sewability of the woven denim fabrics based on needle penetration force (NPF). For this purpose, the effects of fabric weight, number of fabric layers, needle size, and the interaction effect of these parameters on NPF in twill denim fabrics were investigated. In addition, the influence of weave pattern on NPF was studied. The statistical analysis results show that NPF is influenced by these parameters. Fabric weight has a greater effect on NPF than other parameters. With increasing fabric weight, number of fabric layers, and needle size, the NPF increases. The trend of this increase is nonlinear as predicted by a cubic regression equation. The fabric sewability is also influenced by the mentioned parameters. The fabric sewability becomes poor with increasing fabric weight, needle size, and number of fabric layers. Generally, lighter fabrics sewn with finer needles have better sewability.

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Evaluation of Woven Denim Fabric Sewability based on Needle Penetration Force

Haghighat

Etrati

Najar

2014

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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“…The greater the breaking strength is, the stronger the fabric is (Mahar, Ajiki, Dhingra and Postle, 1989). Tensile breaking force and tensile strength represent the loading of unit cross-sectional area (McLoughlin et al , 2010). In the warp direction, the coating fabric ( M 1 ) has the highest elastic modulus, while the double-layer composite fabric ( M 3 ) has the lowest.…”

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Influence of seam types on seam quality of outdoor clothing

Shi

Zhang

2017

IJCST

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a rational and complete design scheme of seam type of outdoor clothing, so as to improve the seam efficiency and appearance of outdoor clothing, as well as to provide an optimal seam base for the subsequent pressure adhesive process. Design/methodology/approach Four types of common outdoor fabrics and four seam types were selected. Seam strength and thickness were measured. Seam efficiency and seam thickness strain were calculated to evaluate seam quality. Multiple linear regression analysis was adopted to analyze the influence of seam type essential factors on seam strength. Findings Among the component factors of seam type, based on two stitches, seam strength was significantly affected by stitch distance, followed by fabric layer on the seam side. The increase of stitch and the interaction among fabrics can effectively improve the seam efficiency. The methods are as follows: the increase of stitches, stitch distance shortening, the increase of fabric layers, etc. The change of seam type had no significant influence on seam thickness strain. A seam-type design scheme of outdoor clothing with good mechanical and appearance properties was designed by choosing the seam types FX1, FX2 and FX4. Originality/value This paper designed a practical scheme of seam-type design of outdoor clothing, which has been applied in the industrial production process. It is important for guiding the improvement of seam quality and the production efficiency of outdoor clothing.

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Fabric handle as a concept for high-performance apparel

Sun

2018

High-Performance Apparel

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Fabric parameter mapping for seam sewability

Cited by 6 publications

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Evaluation of Woven Denim Fabric Sewability based on Needle Penetration Force

Evaluation of Woven Denim Fabric Sewability based on Needle Penetration Force

Influence of seam types on seam quality of outdoor clothing

Fabric handle as a concept for high-performance apparel

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