Category Archives: Tech Bulletins

Writing Thread Specifications

Describes the process for evaluating where to begin writing thread specifications to minimize quality issues.

Minimizing Thread Breakage and Skipped Stitches

Describes the characteristics in thread that affect breakage and skipped stitches.

Sewing Maintenance Checklist

Provides checklists developed to help you evaluate sewing processes in order to optimize sewing and seam performance.

Benefits of Prewound Bobbins

Describes the benefits of using prewound bobbins

Minimizing Seam Slippage

Describes methods to minimize seam slippage

Anetrak Process Overview

Describes A&E’s Anetrak Process and Benefits

Denim Garments- Optimizing Seam Performance

Describes how to select the proper thread for denim garments.

Denim – How to Sew Extra Large Threads

Describes considerations when sewing heavy thread on denim garments.

Over-Dyeing or Piece-Dyeing Assembled Garments

Describes considerations when selecting 100% cotton thread for assembled garments to be over-dyed or piece-dyed.

Minimizing Seam Puckering

Describes the common causes for seam puckering and how to reduce seam puckering on woven and knit fabrics.