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Schiffli Embroidery Fabric Fixation Systems: Mechanisms and Applications

Embroidery, Finishing / Textile School / April 30, 2011 / Leave a Comment

Schiffli embroidery, renowned for its intricate and ornate patterns, relies on specialized fabric fixation systems to ensure precision and stability during the embroidery process. This article examines the primary fabric fixation systems used in Schiffli embroidery machines—magic tape, needle, and fishbone systems—detailing their mechanisms, advantages, and applications. By exploring their roles in maintaining fabric tension and alignment, this article provides a comprehensive resource for textile professionals seeking to optimize Schiffli embroidery production.

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Type of Machine Embroidery Repeats

Embroidery, Finishing / Textile School / April 30, 2011 / Leave a Comment

The distance between the needles is called a repeat.

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Characteristics of Blended yarn and fabric

Fabric, Yarn / Textile School / April 28, 2011 / 1 Comment

characteristics of blended yarns like – shrink or not, water absorbent, has creases or not, has the luster or not, soft/hard. Each kind of fiber has its own characteristics when mixing them, one should consider their characteristics to create a hybrid with the characteristics needed.

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Properties of Vegetable/Plant/Cellulosic fibres

Fiber, Natural Fiber / Textile School / April 27, 2011 / 1 Comment

Chemically, cotton is the purest vegetable fibre, containing >90% cellulose with little or no lignin.

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Type of Spun Yarn

Fiber / Textile School / April 27, 2011 / 1 Comment

Details of types of yarn such as spun yarn and filament yarn also different types of cotton such as Sea island cotton, Pima cotton, U.S. cotton, Asian cotton etc.

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Jute Fiber – the natural cellulose bast fibers from plants or vegetables

Fiber, Natural Fiber / Textile School / April 26, 2011 / 4 Comments

Jute is a lignocellulosic fiber that is partially a textile fiber and partially wood falls into the bast fiber category.

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Sisal Fibers – Natural Cellulose Leaf Fibers from Plants or Vegetables

Fiber, Natural Fiber / Textile School / April 26, 2011 / Leave a Comment

Sisal-fiber-reinforced composites that are traditionally used for making ropes, mats, carpets, fancy articles and others.

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Wool Fiber – Natural Protein Fibers

Fiber, Natural Fiber / Textile School / April 26, 2011 / 1 Comment

Wool is the fibrous covering from sheep and is by far the most important animal fiber used in textiles. It appears to have been the earliest fiber to be spun and woven into cloth.

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Flax/Linen Fiber – the cellulose bast fibers

Fiber, Natural Fiber / Textile School / April 26, 2011 / Leave a Comment

Linen, which is used for apparel and interior textiles, comes from the long, strong bast fibers that form in the outer portions of the flax stem. This comprehensive exploration of linen fabrics and clothing history and modern usage provides an in-depth understanding of this remarkable textile’s journey through time and its continued relevance in today’s fashion and sustainability-conscious world.

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Apparel Terms

Apparel / Textile School / March 16, 2011 / 1 Comment

Glossary of common terms used by people directly or indirectly related to Apparel/Garment/Clothing Industry.

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Schiffli Embroidery Fabric Fixation Systems: Mechanisms and Applications

Type of Machine Embroidery Repeats

Characteristics of Blended yarn and fabric

Properties of Vegetable/Plant/Cellulosic fibres

Type of Spun Yarn

Jute Fiber – the natural cellulose bast fibers from plants or vegetables

Sisal Fibers – Natural Cellulose Leaf Fibers from Plants or Vegetables

Wool Fiber – Natural Protein Fibers

Flax/Linen Fiber – the cellulose bast fibers

Apparel Terms

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