Technology Samples

Sample Where used What was found Advantages Disadvantages

Ultrasonic on woven fabric.

Marking pockets and yoke on jeans

The fabric didn’t stay together but it left an indentation.

There was a nice pattern left on the fabric.

It wouldn’t work as a seam.

Ultrasonic on calico

Marking pockets and yoke on jeans

The fabric didn’t stay together but it left an indentation.

There was a nice pattern left on the fabric.

It wouldn’t work as a seam.

Ultrasonic on stretch denim

Marking pockets and yoke

Fabric stays together well but the ultrasonic caused pucker along the weft.

There would be no thread so it would be comfortable.

Pucker would mean a lesser fit.

Ultrasonic on stretch fabric.

N/A The fabric didn’t stay together and holes were created.

It wouldn’t work as a seam or decoration as holes where created.

Bonding on woven fabric.

Leg seams on jeans The glue did not stick to the fabric.

It would not work on this fabric.

Bonding on stretch fabric.

N/A The glue did not stick to the fabric.

It would not work on this fabric.

Hot taping machine.

N/A The tape bonded to the fabric but easily pulled away.

Covers seams for comfort.

May come off.

Sample Where used What was found Advantages Disadvantages

Boned binding on stretch fabric.

N/A

The binding did not stick to the fabric.

It would not work on this fabric.

Boning and ultrasonic on calico.

Leg seams on jeans

The bonding worked well on calico and the ultrasonic made it stronger and added a design feature.

This is a strong and comfortable seam.

The outer layer was a but rough so might rub.

Boning and ultrasonic on calico on a curve.

Leg seams on jeans

The joining worked well and had features as before.

This is a strong and comfortable seam.

The outer layer was a but rough so might rub.

Boning and ultrasonic on denim.

Leg seams on jeans The bonding worked well on denim however could pull apart, the ultrasonic made it stronger and added a design feature.

It looked good and would be comfortable.

The glue didn’t stick at first so might not be that strong.

Boning and ultrasonic on denim and stretch fabric.

Jeans The bonding didn’t work well on the combinations of fabric however after using the ultrasonic the bond was strong. Some puckering occurred.

It was strong once ultrasonic was used.

The bonding didn’t work well.

Ultrasonic on woven fabric. Ultrasonic on calico

Ultrasonic on stretch denim Ultrasonic on stretch fabric.

Bonding on woven fabric. Hot taping

Boned binding on stretch fabric Boning and ultrasonic on calico.

Boning and ultrasonic on calico on a curve.

Boning and ultrasonic on denim.

Boning and ultrasonic on denim and stretch fabric.

Non Technology Samples

Sample Where used What was found Advantages Disadvantages

Break out machine.

Seams of support top.

The seam was effective looked attractive and lay flat.

Lies flat so is comfortable on skin.

The seam isn't that strong and holes are created easily.

605 hem Hem of the support top.

The seam was effective and finished edges.

Neatens edges. Its difficult to construct as you see the right side.

504 0velocker. Seams of the support top.

The seam worked well on stretch fabric and edges were neatened.

Works well on stretch fabric.

Difficult to go around corners without trimming.

Overlocked open seam.

Seams in jeans. The seam was effective for toiling.

The edges were neatened.

The seam may rub.

504 0verlocker 301 lockstitck

Break out machine 605 hem

504 0velocker Overlocked open seam