Fabricated textile products require joining fabric together
by some means. A variety of methods include: sewing, gluing, thermally bonding,
etc. This joined fabric is required to have similar strength at the point of
joining as the original fabric. This method of joining is commonly called
seaming. Seams are the basic element of structure of any apparel, home
furnishing product and industrial textiles. The main focus of this
investigation is to study the joining parameters of fabric using a standard
Two different seam designs will be investigated on three
woven fabrics made from cotton, wool and silk. Textile products are produced
from various fibers and different fabric construction, hence finding a specific
seam that will best suit each individual product. Fabric seams are the most
important parameter to maintain product integrity.
Statement of Problem
It is necessary to determine the most appropriate seam for
each type of fabric to achieve a desired product quality. Quality reflects the
performance of the apparel or textile product. Distinct seams are suitable for
particular fabrics because each fabric has its own unique properties. Fabric
quality is related to physical property and performance features.
The fiber content influences the overall characteristics of
a fabric. Understanding the components of the fabric and the quality of the
seam will ensure the best performance for that particular product.
Purpose of Study
This study will lead to the optimization of seam designs for
cotton, wool and silk fabrics that are used in home furnishing and apparel
manufacturing. From this purpose of study the following specific objectives
will be addressed:
- Determine the effect of two different seam designs on
fabrics produced from cotton, wool and silk yarns.
- Determine the range of seam efficiency within the same
fabric utilizing a specific seam.
- Determine which seam design produces the highest seam
strength for each of the three fabrics.
Significance of Studies
Maximize a potential seam to ensure that seam will interact
with the components of the fabric to ensure the best product durability.
Besides the strength of the fabric, seams help guarantee the construction of a
product. The functional performance features of the fabric and seam enhance
The majority of fabrics aesthetic properties relate to
luster, drape, texture and hand. Each seam construction will establish a
different relationship to the fabric because of the properties of the fabric
and of the sewing thread. Comprising the knowledge of a specific seam that
produces the greatest seam strength will be highly beneficial for new tests and
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About the Author
The author is associated with Eastern Michigan University, Michigan.
published in New Cloth Market; July 2009