Drying Processes of Textile Industry

Textile drying is one of the finishing processes, which removes the water and moisture from the fabrics (accumulated while its manufacturing) through evaporative heating. As evaporative heating is very costly, initially mechanical methods are applied to remove as much as moisture from the fabric as possible. After that, heated dryers are used to evaporate the remaining water from the fabric. Mechanical methods include centrifugal extraction of water and continuous methods applying vacuum suction rolls. After mechanical extraction, various types of dryers are used to dry the textile which are categorized as thermal processes. The thermal processes transfer heat by convection; infrared radiation; direct contact; or radio-frequency.

Drying can be applied to loose fibers, yarns, or fabrics. When drying fibers, centrifugal extraction is done to reduce the water in loose fibers before evaporative drying is applied. The evaporation dryers consist of many chambers and fibers pass from the hottest to the cooler chambers. Fiber is carried through a conveyor belt or on the surface of a series of “suction drums”. Yarn packages are dried by two methods - rapid (forced) air drying and the radio frequency drying. In forced air dryers, hot air circulation is followed by conditioning. Radio frequency dryers operate on the conveyor principle. Fabrics are dried with various types of dryers like stenters, cylinder dryers, drying conveyors etc. The relaxed fabric is conveyed through a chamber while festooned in loops. The fabric travels through the chamber, passing over a series of hot cylinders. It is very important to dry textile without over drying otherwise the fabric may get a harsh hand.

Textile Machinery Market Report

After experiencing a good investment climate, the global textile machinery market is bearing the burnt of global recession by experiencing a slower rate of growth. Imports and exports, both have declined. China, which is the largest importer of textile machineries experienced a fall of 14% in its imports during Jan-Oct 2008 against the figures of 2007. Germany, which is largest exporter also saw a major fall in demand for textile machinery down 12% during Jan-July 2008 against the same period in 2007.

According to the report of the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), Italy's textile machinery industry experienced 18% lower production as compared to 2007. China, India, and Turkey, although leading purchasers were down as compared to 2007. Germany, United States and Switzerland placed fewer orders for textile machinery where as Brazil, Egypt and Bangladesh have emerged as strong markets for textile machinery.
According to the experts, the situation will not improve in 2009 due to current credit crunch and demand for more guarantees by banks for providing credit lines along with other reasons main being uncertain financial markets and dependence of the textile industry on state subsidies in many countries.

Now the industry struggles to maintain the growth instead of further rise in demand for textile machineries globally. The growing Asian textile industry will be the main factor that will renew the business of western textile machinery manufacturers along with the local competitors. The rising demand for nonwoven disposable textile products like filters and tissues will also lead to growth in textile machinery market mainly in the emerging economies of China and India etc. where nonwovens are introducing good business opportunities because of the growing prosperity in these countries. Rising demand for eco- friendly fibers will boost the textile machineries that use a more eco- friendly textile processes.

Textile Machinery Market Report

After experiencing a good investment climate, the global textile machinery market is bearing the burnt of global recession by experiencing a slower rate of growth. Imports and exports, both have declined. China, which is the largest importer of textile machineries experienced a fall of 14% in its imports during Jan-Oct 2008 against the figures of 2007. Germany, which is largest exporter also saw a major fall in demand for textile machinery down 12% during Jan-July 2008 against the same period in 2007.

According to the report of the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), Italy's textile machinery industry experienced 18% lower production as compared to 2007. China, India, and Turkey, although leading purchasers were down as compared to 2007. Germany, United States and Switzerland placed fewer orders for textile machinery where as Brazil, Egypt and Bangladesh have emerged as strong markets for textile machinery.
According to the experts, the situation will not improve in 2009 due to current credit crunch and demand for more guarantees by banks for providing credit lines along with other reasons main being uncertain financial markets and dependence of the textile industry on state subsidies in many countries.

Now the industry struggles to maintain the growth instead of further rise in demand for textile machineries globally. The growing Asian textile industry will be the main factor that will renew the business of western textile machinery manufacturers along with the local competitors. The rising demand for nonwoven disposable textile products like filters and tissues will also lead to growth in textile machinery market mainly in the emerging economies of China and India etc. where nonwovens are introducing good business opportunities because of the growing prosperity in these countries. Rising demand for eco- friendly fibers will boost the textile machineries that use a more eco- friendly textile processes.

An Introduction to Industrial Knitting

Most of us love to wear knitted fabrics that are so comfortable due to their perfect fit and stretchability. However, I am doubtful as to how much each of us know about the knitting process followed by the apparel manufacturing companies for making highly popular clothing such as sports wear, underwear, sweaters, suits, coats, rugs and other home furnishings.


Industrial Knitting
Knitting is the second most popular method of fabric construction, after weaving. The complex knitting industry has two primary divisions, one of which manufactures knitted fabrics for garment manufacturers, sewing centers, consumers etc. and the other one produces completed apparels such as hosiery, sweaters, underwear etc.

A knitted fabric is made with yarns formed into interlocking loops with the help of hooked needles. Crocheted fabrics are the simplest form of knitting where a chain of loops is constructed from a single thread with the help of a hook. When the interlocking loops run lengthwise, each row is called a wale identified with the direction of warp in woven fabrics. When the loops run across the fabric, each row is called a course which corresponds to the filling or weft in woven fabrics.

Apart from the number of stitches or loops per square inch in a knitted fabric, the needle quality also decide its properties. With varying thickness and length of needles the stitches will also get thicker and longer respectively. There are three types of needles that are mostly used for industrial knitting- the latch needle, spring-beard needle, and compound needle.

Types of Knitted Fabrics

Depending upon the wales and courses, there are two types of knitted fabrics
1.Weft knit fabric, where one continuous yarn forms courses across the fabric.
2.
3.Warp knit fabric, where a series of yarns form wales in the lengthwise direction of the fabric.

Weft Knitting has three basic stitches- Plain-knit stitch; Purl stitch; and Rib stitch. Any other stitch is a variation of these three stitches. basic stitches of hand knitting can be identified with weft knitting. When done on weft knitting machines, individual yarn is fed to a single or multiple needles at a time.

In warp Knitting, each needle loops its own thread. The needles of warp knitting machines produce parallel rows of loops that are interlocked in a zigzag pattern. The stitches on the front side vertical with a slight angle. The stitches on the back are horizontal as floats at a slight angle. These floats are called laps or underlaps and are a distinguished features of warp knit fabrics. There are seven basic types of warp knitting- Tricot knit; Milanese knit; Simplex knit; Raschel knit; Ketten Raschel knit; Crochet and Weft-insertion warp.

Warp knit fabrics are smooth, sheer, wrinkle resistant, shrink strength and abrasion resistant as such they are very popular with the masses. Warp knit fabrics are considered better than the weft knit fabrics as these fabrics do not ravel easily, are less prone to sagging and have superior dimensional ability.

An Introduction to Industrial Knitting

Most of us love to wear knitted fabrics that are so comfortable due to their perfect fit and stretchability. However, I am doubtful as to how much each of us know about the knitting process followed by the apparel manufacturing companies for making highly popular clothing such as sports wear, underwear, sweaters, suits, coats, rugs and other home furnishings.


Industrial Knitting
Knitting is the second most popular method of fabric construction, after weaving. The complex knitting industry has two primary divisions, one of which manufactures knitted fabrics for garment manufacturers, sewing centers, consumers etc. and the other one produces completed apparels such as hosiery, sweaters, underwear etc.

A knitted fabric is made with yarns formed into interlocking loops with the help of hooked needles. Crocheted fabrics are the simplest form of knitting where a chain of loops is constructed from a single thread with the help of a hook. When the interlocking loops run lengthwise, each row is called a wale identified with the direction of warp in woven fabrics. When the loops run across the fabric, each row is called a course which corresponds to the filling or weft in woven fabrics.

Apart from the number of stitches or loops per square inch in a knitted fabric, the needle quality also decide its properties. With varying thickness and length of needles the stitches will also get thicker and longer respectively. There are three types of needles that are mostly used for industrial knitting- the latch needle, spring-beard needle, and compound needle.

Types of Knitted Fabrics

Depending upon the wales and courses, there are two types of knitted fabrics
1.Weft knit fabric, where one continuous yarn forms courses across the fabric.
2.
3.Warp knit fabric, where a series of yarns form wales in the lengthwise direction of the fabric.

Weft Knitting has three basic stitches- Plain-knit stitch; Purl stitch; and Rib stitch. Any other stitch is a variation of these three stitches. basic stitches of hand knitting can be identified with weft knitting. When done on weft knitting machines, individual yarn is fed to a single or multiple needles at a time.

In warp Knitting, each needle loops its own thread. The needles of warp knitting machines produce parallel rows of loops that are interlocked in a zigzag pattern. The stitches on the front side vertical with a slight angle. The stitches on the back are horizontal as floats at a slight angle. These floats are called laps or underlaps and are a distinguished features of warp knit fabrics. There are seven basic types of warp knitting- Tricot knit; Milanese knit; Simplex knit; Raschel knit; Ketten Raschel knit; Crochet and Weft-insertion warp.

Warp knit fabrics are smooth, sheer, wrinkle resistant, shrink strength and abrasion resistant as such they are very popular with the masses. Warp knit fabrics are considered better than the weft knit fabrics as these fabrics do not ravel easily, are less prone to sagging and have superior dimensional ability.

Industrial Sewing- Complex Process for Simple Garments

Sewing, as we commonly know, is fastening of some flexible material like fabric, leather etc. using needle and thread. Sewing is done not only for making clothes and home furnishings but also for bookbinding, shoemaking, quilting and for many other such functions. Although the basic necessity in all sewing remains that of needle and threads, the techniques and machines used are different for different sewing purposes. For instance, dressmaking at home will require a simple sewing machine. For quilting, a machine with advanced features is required while for commercial apparel making, heavy duty industrial sewing machines are needed for high quality seams.

Industrial Sewing Process
Industrial sewing is far more complex process when compared with general sewing done at home. It requires many preparations and mathematical calculations for producing garments with perfect seam quality. For conducting industrial sewing, one must possess the required technical knowledge as the flat sheets of fabrics having holes and slits are given curves and folded in three-dimensional shapes in very complex ways that require a high level of skill and experience in order to get smooth, wrinkle-free designs. Apparels thus designed are then cut using templates and sewn by manual laborers or automatic sewing machine. The seam quality is very sensitive to cloth tension that differs from time to time in the whole sewing process. As such, the cloth has to be handled with great care while it is guided towards the sewing machine needle.

Pre-sewing Tasks
Even before the actual work of sewing starts, there are many pre sewing tasks that have to be accomplished. These can be enlisted as recognizing the fabric's shape as appropriate tensional force depends on the properties of fabric; deciding fabric edges to be sewn – whether sewing for joining two parts of cloth or for decorative purposes; planning of sewing process to establish the sequence of seams to be stitched; and identification of seam lines as the seam lines are situated inside the fabric's outer line and therefore distance between the two (seam allowance) has to be determined.

The Sewing of Clothes
The actual sewing process consists of guiding the fabric along the sewing line with a certain speed that is in harmony with the speed of sewing machine. The errors of fabric orientation are either controlled manually or through automatic machines. When one edge of seam line is sewed, the fabric is rotated around the needle till the next edge of the seam line coincides with the sewing line. The process is repeated until all the edges of seam line are sewed.

While sewing, many factors have to be considered such as thread tension and consumption because the correct balancing of the stitch and the tension given to the threads is very important for quality stitch formation. Care has also to be taken for presser- foot displacement and compressing force. Presser- foot is the part of sewing machine that holds the fabric in place as it is being sewn. If this system is not efficient then it results into irregular seams and many other defects, especially when running on high speed. Needle penetration force measurement is also very important for the analysis of quality problems or 'sewability testing' and for quality monitoring.

Industrial Sewing- Complex Process for Simple Garments

Sewing, as we commonly know, is fastening of some flexible material like fabric, leather etc. using needle and thread. Sewing is done not only for making clothes and home furnishings but also for bookbinding, shoemaking, quilting and for many other such functions. Although the basic necessity in all sewing remains that of needle and threads, the techniques and machines used are different for different sewing purposes. For instance, dressmaking at home will require a simple sewing machine. For quilting, a machine with advanced features is required while for commercial apparel making, heavy duty industrial sewing machines are needed for high quality seams.

Industrial Sewing Process
Industrial sewing is far more complex process when compared with general sewing done at home. It requires many preparations and mathematical calculations for producing garments with perfect seam quality. For conducting industrial sewing, one must possess the required technical knowledge as the flat sheets of fabrics having holes and slits are given curves and folded in three-dimensional shapes in very complex ways that require a high level of skill and experience in order to get smooth, wrinkle-free designs. Apparels thus designed are then cut using templates and sewn by manual laborers or automatic sewing machine. The seam quality is very sensitive to cloth tension that differs from time to time in the whole sewing process. As such, the cloth has to be handled with great care while it is guided towards the sewing machine needle.

Pre-sewing Tasks
Even before the actual work of sewing starts, there are many pre sewing tasks that have to be accomplished. These can be enlisted as recognizing the fabric's shape as appropriate tensional force depends on the properties of fabric; deciding fabric edges to be sewn – whether sewing for joining two parts of cloth or for decorative purposes; planning of sewing process to establish the sequence of seams to be stitched; and identification of seam lines as the seam lines are situated inside the fabric's outer line and therefore distance between the two (seam allowance) has to be determined.

The Sewing of Clothes
The actual sewing process consists of guiding the fabric along the sewing line with a certain speed that is in harmony with the speed of sewing machine. The errors of fabric orientation are either controlled manually or through automatic machines. When one edge of seam line is sewed, the fabric is rotated around the needle till the next edge of the seam line coincides with the sewing line. The process is repeated until all the edges of seam line are sewed.

While sewing, many factors have to be considered such as thread tension and consumption because the correct balancing of the stitch and the tension given to the threads is very important for quality stitch formation. Care has also to be taken for presser- foot displacement and compressing force. Presser- foot is the part of sewing machine that holds the fabric in place as it is being sewn. If this system is not efficient then it results into irregular seams and many other defects, especially when running on high speed. Needle penetration force measurement is also very important for the analysis of quality problems or 'sewability testing' and for quality monitoring.

How to Start a Textile Machinery Business

In one of my previous posts, I had talked about business opportunities with fabrics. That was for those who want to start a small business related to fabrics and then moving upwards. However, those textile enthusiast who have a good amount of money to invest and want to make it big, may start a textile machinery business too. But how? There are certain factors to be considered for starting such business.

Value Proportion: How much money are you prepared to invest in your new business? First and the foremost thing to do is defining the value proportion of your proposed business.

Knowing About Competition: What competition is there in the market? What are the textile machines in vogue and how their market looks like in the city or region where you are thinking of setting up your business? To find out the answers, you might search any Textile Machinery Companies Directory. If you see a lot of competition in one of the machines or equipment of your interest, you might consider starting business in a less competitive market of some other machinery or related area such as Textile Machine Accessories.

Proper Guidance about Running the Business: This can only be given by those who are already in the business. Local companies for whom you are going to be a competitor, might not be interested in becoming your mentor. Search again for textile machinery companies or textile mill equipment and supplies business outside the region of your business interest. Many entrepreneurs are interested in giving advice to the new entrants in their field. You might even think of investing some of your time as an apprentice to gain knowledge of the trade.

Other Low Risk Options: Instead of taking higher risks by establishing a whole new Textile Machinery Company of your own, you might become a franchisee. A Franchise is an easy way to start your own business under the stability and security of an established brand. You will have exclusive rights to trade the textile machinery in a particular area under the name of some established brand and can have profits without spending years on building your own brand to compete with the big names in the industry. To check out whether there are good franchise opportunities available, look for a franchise directory where you might find the business opportunity you've been looking for. Alternatively, you might consider buying existing Textile Machinery Manufacturing businesses for sale. This can save you from bothering about the basic infrastructure needed for establishing an industry.

A successful business is the result of proper planning, good marketing strategy, hardworking team, good network for selling, keen monitoring of finance, selective recruitment and similar other policies. If you go ahead with your textile machinery business keeping all these factors in mind, your investment will definitely be fruitful.

How to Start a Textile Machinery Business

In one of my previous posts, I had talked about business opportunities with fabrics. That was for those who want to start a small business related to fabrics and then moving upwards. However, those textile enthusiast who have a good amount of money to invest and want to make it big, may start a textile machinery business too. But how? There are certain factors to be considered for starting such business.

Value Proportion: How much money are you prepared to invest in your new business? First and the foremost thing to do is defining the value proportion of your proposed business.

Knowing About Competition: What competition is there in the market? What are the textile machines in vogue and how their market looks like in the city or region where you are thinking of setting up your business? To find out the answers, you might search any Textile Machinery Companies Directory. If you see a lot of competition in one of the machines or equipment of your interest, you might consider starting business in a less competitive market of some other machinery or related area such as Textile Machine Accessories.

Proper Guidance about Running the Business: This can only be given by those who are already in the business. Local companies for whom you are going to be a competitor, might not be interested in becoming your mentor. Search again for textile machinery companies or textile mill equipment and supplies business outside the region of your business interest. Many entrepreneurs are interested in giving advice to the new entrants in their field. You might even think of investing some of your time as an apprentice to gain knowledge of the trade.

Other Low Risk Options: Instead of taking higher risks by establishing a whole new Textile Machinery Company of your own, you might become a franchisee. A Franchise is an easy way to start your own business under the stability and security of an established brand. You will have exclusive rights to trade the textile machinery in a particular area under the name of some established brand and can have profits without spending years on building your own brand to compete with the big names in the industry. To check out whether there are good franchise opportunities available, look for a franchise directory where you might find the business opportunity you've been looking for. Alternatively, you might consider buying existing Textile Machinery Manufacturing businesses for sale. This can save you from bothering about the basic infrastructure needed for establishing an industry.

A successful business is the result of proper planning, good marketing strategy, hardworking team, good network for selling, keen monitoring of finance, selective recruitment and similar other policies. If you go ahead with your textile machinery business keeping all these factors in mind, your investment will definitely be fruitful.

Modern Embroidery Machines

From the ancient times, man had been sewing his clothes and decorating them as well. Embroidery had been the main medium for decorating garments. It was initially done by hands. Then the sewing machines were improvised to give them the form of embroidery machine. These simple embroidery machines then gave way to commercial computerized embroidery machines. Today embroidery is a big and a very important industry. As a result of innovations in the field, many newer types of embroidery machines have been introduced. While manufacturing any new machine, the two factors that are kept in mind are- adaptability and ease of use. The modern embroidery machines are computerized, complete with software applications, automatic re-threading, artistic embroidery designs, good storage memory and many other advanced features. Chenille Machines and Multihead Machines are the two types of embroidery machines that are mostly used by the embroidery industry of modern day.

Chenille Embroidery Machines are used for the most recognized form of embroidery, the chenille embroidery. The first industrialized chenille machine was the lockstitch sewing machine which could produce both the stiches - chenille stitches, also known as moss stitches and chain stitches. Then came its variations for taping, cording and sequins but all of them still required skilled manual labor. As a result of researches by the textile machine manufacturers, such electronic chenille machines were developed that had various mechanical functions controlled by pulse motors. Now with the development of digitized software for embroidery market, some very sophisticated and easy to use software for chenille work have also been introduced. Multi-Head Embroidery Machines justify their name by handling multiple patterns at the same time through their 2 to 8 multi heads and multiple needles. They are all networked by one computer. They have much greater speed that can do even about 1500 stitches per minute. They are used for both- multi variety small- lot production and small variety large-lot production. These machines have, in reality, revolutionized the embroidery industry.

Modern Embroidery Machines

From the ancient times, man had been sewing his clothes and decorating them as well. Embroidery had been the main medium for decorating garments. It was initially done by hands. Then the sewing machines were improvised to give them the form of embroidery machine. These simple embroidery machines then gave way to commercial computerized embroidery machines. Today embroidery is a big and a very important industry. As a result of innovations in the field, many newer types of embroidery machines have been introduced. While manufacturing any new machine, the two factors that are kept in mind are- adaptability and ease of use. The modern embroidery machines are computerized, complete with software applications, automatic re-threading, artistic embroidery designs, good storage memory and many other advanced features. Chenille Machines and Multihead Machines are the two types of embroidery machines that are mostly used by the embroidery industry of modern day.

Chenille Embroidery Machines are used for the most recognized form of embroidery, the chenille embroidery. The first industrialized chenille machine was the lockstitch sewing machine which could produce both the stiches - chenille stitches, also known as moss stitches and chain stitches. Then came its variations for taping, cording and sequins but all of them still required skilled manual labor. As a result of researches by the textile machine manufacturers, such electronic chenille machines were developed that had various mechanical functions controlled by pulse motors. Now with the development of digitized software for embroidery market, some very sophisticated and easy to use software for chenille work have also been introduced. Multi-Head Embroidery Machines justify their name by handling multiple patterns at the same time through their 2 to 8 multi heads and multiple needles. They are all networked by one computer. They have much greater speed that can do even about 1500 stitches per minute. They are used for both- multi variety small- lot production and small variety large-lot production. These machines have, in reality, revolutionized the embroidery industry.

Buying Tips for Sewing Machine

It feels so beautiful when we look at elegant dresses! The stunning beauty of garments is received through great efforts. Fibers are spun into yarns and threads and then yarns are made into fabrics by different methods like weaving and knitting. And then comes the time of union, the time to join the threads and fabrics, the time to give beautiful shapes to textile fabrics! In all these processes, a wide range of textile machinery is used right from textile spinning and weaving machinery to textile finishing and packaging machinery and even the textile testing equipment. One of the very important machines of all these, is the sewing machine! And sewing is fun when the machine works well!

Sewing Machine- Points to think before buying

Modern automated sewing machines have many features for hassle free sewing and can be bought in less than one hundred dollars to over a few thousand dollars, so fix your budget and stick to it! Take some time to analyze what type of sewing you will do (garments, quilting, heavy duty, embroidery, lace, etc.) and make a list of features that you need for each type. Buying a machine having high- end features and never using more than 3-4 of them will mean wastage of your hard earned money. If going for online purchasing then visit the sites of famous brands and compare their features, prices, reviews. Find out some acquaintances using sewing machines and take their views too. If buying from a shop, go for a local one, that will help you in easier after-sales and repair services. Inquire about the dealers and return policy too. In both cases, go for brands with good history as you are making a long term investment and the availability of parts in future is important.

Buying a Sewing Machine

When buying the machine, take samples of the types of fabrics you are going to sew frequently. Challis is a good fabric to test on, also test on leather strips and several layers of denim. Test the basic sewing techniques on the machine. Do it yourself to check the smoothness of the operation. Don't let the salespersons rush you. At least, try some basic stitches that are frequently used like straight, zigzag, and blind hem. Even if you are not planning on sewing buttonholes, test them on the machine. Check the stitching which should be straight and even on the top and bottom. If the machine skips stitches don't consider it further. Check the foot control, knee lever, belts, wiring, vibration, operating noise etc. to your satisfaction. Electronic machines sew faster, more efficiently and give a much better stitch. Check whether it is easy to clean. Computerized machines with LCD touch screens are sensitive to temperature and if you are going to move around with it, check whether it comes with a travel case made just for it.

If you are going to sew for the first time, learn everything about sewing machine, its parts and how it works, before going to buy it. Look for the instruction manual with the machine and if possible take a friend, who know sewing, with you. You might be thinking, a lot of preparation to buy a sewing machine...! But then its for frustration free sewing experience!

Buying Tips for Sewing Machine

It feels so beautiful when we look at elegant dresses! The stunning beauty of garments is received through great efforts. Fibers are spun into yarns and threads and then yarns are made into fabrics by different methods like weaving and knitting. And then comes the time of union, the time to join the threads and fabrics, the time to give beautiful shapes to textile fabrics! In all these processes, a wide range of textile machinery is used right from textile spinning and weaving machinery to textile finishing and packaging machinery and even the textile testing equipment. One of the very important machines of all these, is the sewing machine! And sewing is fun when the machine works well!

Sewing Machine- Points to think before buying

Modern automated sewing machines have many features for hassle free sewing and can be bought in less than one hundred dollars to over a few thousand dollars, so fix your budget and stick to it! Take some time to analyze what type of sewing you will do (garments, quilting, heavy duty, embroidery, lace, etc.) and make a list of features that you need for each type. Buying a machine having high- end features and never using more than 3-4 of them will mean wastage of your hard earned money. If going for online purchasing then visit the sites of famous brands and compare their features, prices, reviews. Find out some acquaintances using sewing machines and take their views too. If buying from a shop, go for a local one, that will help you in easier after-sales and repair services. Inquire about the dealers and return policy too. In both cases, go for brands with good history as you are making a long term investment and the availability of parts in future is important.

Buying a Sewing Machine

When buying the machine, take samples of the types of fabrics you are going to sew frequently. Challis is a good fabric to test on, also test on leather strips and several layers of denim. Test the basic sewing techniques on the machine. Do it yourself to check the smoothness of the operation. Don't let the salespersons rush you. At least, try some basic stitches that are frequently used like straight, zigzag, and blind hem. Even if you are not planning on sewing buttonholes, test them on the machine. Check the stitching which should be straight and even on the top and bottom. If the machine skips stitches don't consider it further. Check the foot control, knee lever, belts, wiring, vibration, operating noise etc. to your satisfaction. Electronic machines sew faster, more efficiently and give a much better stitch. Check whether it is easy to clean. Computerized machines with LCD touch screens are sensitive to temperature and if you are going to move around with it, check whether it comes with a travel case made just for it.

If you are going to sew for the first time, learn everything about sewing machine, its parts and how it works, before going to buy it. Look for the instruction manual with the machine and if possible take a friend, who know sewing, with you. You might be thinking, a lot of preparation to buy a sewing machine...! But then its for frustration free sewing experience!

Hardened Part of the Soft Textile

What we see is what we believe. Isn't that true? When we talk of textile or apparel, the first impression that comes to our mind is that of a soft material. And that ought to be! No one will think of the big machines running at fast speeds filling up all the surroundings with growling noises churning out lengths of fabrics! But thats the fact. Various Textile Machinery of innumerable types are used for making that fabulous piece of cloth.

What Machinery?

Do you remember your grade 3 lesson of science where you learned what a machine is? It was so amazing to know that a lever, and a wheel or a pulley and even a screw is a machine, a simple machine for that matter. If you can recollect the image of a traditional spinning wheel or a weaving loom, you will now be able to identify them with simple machines that were used for making textile in the earlier ages. In fact, they are still used but only for a limited application such as for making hand woven textile for handicrafts or art purpose. In fact, the history of textile machinery is an interesting topic to read.

Modern Textile Machinery

“Necessity is the mother of invention”- a very old saying but true in all senses! Industrial Revolution and the beginning of commercial production of textile gave birth to many textile machinery . From the basic applications like those of spinning yarn from fiber to the most advanced ones like making a fabric fit for functional uses such as water or flame resistance, machine for each and every process has been invented. New developments and innovations in textile machinery sectors are making the textile production more and more efficient. These machines are not only used for making fabrics and garments but other products too such as leather products and footwear.

After reading this, I hope you are more comfortable with the complex aspect of textile industry- the Textile Machinery. In my future posts, I'll inform you about the various textile machines individually and how they work. Hope you'll find them interesting too.

Hardened Part of the Soft Textile

What we see is what we believe. Isn't that true? When we talk of textile or apparel, the first impression that comes to our mind is that of a soft material. And that ought to be! No one will think of the big machines running at fast speeds filling up all the surroundings with growling noises churning out lengths of fabrics! But thats the fact. Various Textile Machinery of innumerable types are used for making that fabulous piece of cloth.

What Machinery?

Do you remember your grade 3 lesson of science where you learned what a machine is? It was so amazing to know that a lever, and a wheel or a pulley and even a screw is a machine, a simple machine for that matter. If you can recollect the image of a traditional spinning wheel or a weaving loom, you will now be able to identify them with simple machines that were used for making textile in the earlier ages. In fact, they are still used but only for a limited application such as for making hand woven textile for handicrafts or art purpose. In fact, the history of textile machinery is an interesting topic to read.

Modern Textile Machinery

“Necessity is the mother of invention”- a very old saying but true in all senses! Industrial Revolution and the beginning of commercial production of textile gave birth to many textile machinery . From the basic applications like those of spinning yarn from fiber to the most advanced ones like making a fabric fit for functional uses such as water or flame resistance, machine for each and every process has been invented. New developments and innovations in textile machinery sectors are making the textile production more and more efficient. These machines are not only used for making fabrics and garments but other products too such as leather products and footwear.

After reading this, I hope you are more comfortable with the complex aspect of textile industry- the Textile Machinery. In my future posts, I'll inform you about the various textile machines individually and how they work. Hope you'll find them interesting too.