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Carbon Fibers – the lightweight and super strong man-made fibers

Carbon fiber is a super strong material that is extremely lightweight. It is five times as strong as steel, two times as stiff, yet weighs about two-thirds less. Carbon fiber is basically very thin strands of carbon (even thinner than human hair). The strands can be twisted together, like yarn and then be woven together, like cloth. To make carbon fiber take on a permanent shape, it can be laid over a mold and coated with a stiff resin or plastic. Carbon fiber can also be defined as a fiber containing at least 92 wt % carbons.

Apr 11, 2014 Read more

Types of Plackets in garment making

Plackets are particularly seen in women’s garments which have a good fit. They are usually found near the writs, neckline, waist line and other comfort fitting parts of the garment. These are finished openings which are normally kept closed (to have a tight fit) and are opened only while wearing or taking off the garment. Fastneres like zippers, buttons, buttonholes, hooks are used in keeping the plackets closed.

Apr 10, 2014 Read more

Establishing a Library

Factories with motivated and productive workers often outperform competitors.Establishing a library for the benefit of workers is an excellent way for a factory to demonstrate that it cares about its staff and to build goodwill in the community.

May 24, 2012 Read more

Entrance Gate of a Garment Factory

Visitors and workers see the factory entrance first, which is an opportunity to send a strong positive signal about the quality and work of the factory. A neat and tidy entrance creates a positive first impression, while an entrance which is dirty or disorganized reflects poorly on it. A factory which has a clean, tidy and secure entrance demonstrates a commitment to quality, productivity, and sound working conditions.

May 22, 2012 Read more

Emergency Plans and Equipments

Emergency tools are required and important for all factories. Garment factories that care about the health and safety of their workers invest money on emergency equipment to ensure the safety of workers. Crucial emergency elements are alarms, evacuation plans, emergency lights and gathering areas.

May 22, 2012 Read more

Work safety, risk assessments, and standards

In a factory environment, the factors of risk are high since the workers constantly interact with numerous machinery, processes, and practices. The risk can be reduced by assessing and listing them, training the workers, introducing safety measures, emergency incident practice drills, displaying signboards, and following standard procedures and practices. This article list out a few of the risk assessment methods and standards.

May 22, 2012 Read more

Micro-encapsulation/Odor Control and Stain resistant textiles

Microencapsulation is one of the latest technologies used to impart an array of unique characteristics to a garment.Particles filled with active ingredients are applied to the fabric or garments for long-lasting effects.Odor control is a hot topic in the apparel and hosiery arenas. Odor can be controlled by applying an antimicrobial finish, removing the odor molecules as they are formed or covering up the odor with a fragrance.Stain resistant finishes are no longer considered a niche market.

May 21, 2012 Read more

Garment Trimming

In total, all the trimmings used for the garment can be substantial cost item and so their selection and use requires careful considerations. There is no point in improving materials utilization if the savings made are thrown away by using expensive tapes as stay tapes. The professional approach is: sufficient for the intended purpose no more.

May 20, 2012 Read more