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Balancing Quality, Sustainability and Thread Cost
Key factors to consider to balance Quality, Sustainability and Thread Cost
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Sewing Maintenance Checklist
Provides checklists developed to help you evaluate sewing processes in order to optimize sewing and seam performance.
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Minimizing Thread Breakage and Skipped Stitches
Describes the characteristics in thread that affect breakage and skipped stitches.
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Writing Thread Specifications
Describes the process for evaluating where to begin writing thread specifications to minimize quality issues.
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Thread Selection for Knit Applications
Recommends the most common thread types and sizes used for knit applications.
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Thread Selection for Woven Applications
Recommends the most common thread types and sizes used for woven applications.
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Thread Price Versus Thread Cost
Describes ways to reduce thread costs without compromising sewability and seaming performance.
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Selecting the Right SPI
Discusses the influence of stitches per inch (SPI) on the seam strength, stitch appearance and seam elasticity on stretch fabrics.
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Selection Logic and Charts
Describes the elements for selecting the right thread for a specific application, including fiber type, thread construction and thread size.
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Seam Types
Describes common seams and provides simple seam graphics, 751a & ISO numbers, common applications and requirements.
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Common Seam Quality Defects
Describes common seam quality defects. Also provides graphics and tips on minimizing these defects.
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Seam Engineering
Describes the factors in engineering quality seams and the formulas for estimating seam strength and abrasion resistance.
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Minimizing Needle Heat
Describes what causes needle heat and what can be done to minimize it.
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Reducing Needle Cutting
Defines needle cutting and provides a checklist that will aid in reducing needle cutting.
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Estimating Thread Consumption
Describes how to estimate thread consumption to estimate the number of cones needed and to calculate the cost of thread needed to manufacture the finished product.
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Corespun Versus Spun Poly
Describes the major differences between corespun and spun poly threads as well as the considerations for choosing the appropriate thread.