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Pigment Printing of Cotton Fabric Compositions of pigment printing paste besides the pigment, the pigment printing paste contains a binder for fixation of the pigment, a suitable thickening agent to facilitate the printing process cross-linking agents to improve fastness properties, catalysts to accelerate the cross-linking of the binder, softening agents to improve the handle of the fabric, auxiliaries to[…]
Costume for Men During the Period 1650-1680 Men’s fashion during 1650-1680 went through a shift from the earlier, more flamboyant style to a more sober and structured look. Here are two main options for a costume depending on the specific year within this period. In this article, we explain the Costume for Men During the[…]
How to Operate Air Permeability Tester? Have you wondered how breathable your favorite sports jacket is? Or how well air flows through a surgical mask? The answer lies in a nifty device called an air permeability tester. This specialized equipment measures the resistance a material offers to air passage, providing valuable insights into its breathability,[…]
Industrial Blind Stitch Sewing Machine Industrial blind stitch sewing machines are widely used in the apparel industry. In this machine, there is an arrangement for several miss stitch formations which may create blind effects. A blind stitch is a seam that is hidden from view on the right side of the fabric, and it is created with an industrial[…]
10 Points to Consider in Spreading Inspection Spreading Inspection Spreading though not considered an important operation in garment manufacturing and is normally carried out manually without the supervision of the cutting master, is a critical checkpoint. The post-sewing measurement defects found in a garment can in most cases be attributed to correct spreading and cutting. It involves inspecting[…]
Role of Fashion Models to Promote a Brand A fashion model is a person who have a role to promote clothing, accessories, and a new brand to fashion buyers, customers, and the media. Earlier this profession was defined with the narrower term “mannequin”. But it did not express the essence of the activity, since not only women[…]
