The influence of mechanical properties of sewing threads on seam pucker
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 1 September 2006
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to evaluate the influence of mechanical properties of sewing threads on the seam pucker.
Design/methodology/approach
The mechanical properties of sewing thread were obtained performing tensile testing research. The seam pucker of lightweight fabric was evaluated after sewing, then after 24 h, after 48 h as well as after washing and drying. To determine dimension changes of fabric, the relaxation shrinkage was calculated. The results of thread properties and seam pucker were compared.
Findings
In respect of seam pucker the best results were established sewing with polyester threads, the reversible strain of which were the least. After washing and drying, the highest pucker was typical of the specimens sewn with cotton sewing threads. It was noticed that increasing the amount of layers in sewing the influence of threads on seam pucker decreases. Washing and drying made considerably greater influence on the occurrence of pucker then time.
Practical implications
This study has practical implications in the clothing and other nearly related industries. In the paper recommendations involved with application of sewing thread and evaluation of seam pucker are presented.
Originality/value
In most cases the changes of sewn thread mechanical properties after sewing is analysed. This study is aimed to determine the influence of thread properties on seam pucker. Recommendations in the area of sewing thread and garment quality are based on the research.
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Citation
Dobilaite, V. and Juciene, M. (2006), "The influence of mechanical properties of sewing threads on seam pucker", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 18 No. 5, pp. 335-345. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220610685276
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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