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ALTERNATE METHODS OF
JOINING MATERIAL
ALTERNATIVE METHODS
OF JOINING FABRIC:
To join the fabric, the sewing process is done by using a needle and sewing thread. It is the oldest and widely
used method in the readymade garments industry. But there are some fabric joining process comes by
researching with a long time though those have some limitations such as seam appearance, joining speed,
seam performance, etc. In case of some special cases, those alternative methods have to apply for fabric
joining instead of the normal sewingmethod. Those methods have discussed in this article.

Four methods are normally applied for fabric joining instead of normal sewing methods. Those are-
1. Fusing,
2. Welding,
3. Adhesive,
4. Molding.
FUSING:
It is the most used method among the four
alternative fabric joining methods. Normally
it is used to attach interlining. Here, firstly
the part of apparel that is to be fused
spread, and then the resonated interlining
surface is placed on it. Finally required
pressure and temperature applied here
smoothly. Resin on the coating of interlining
is melted by heat into the fabric under
pressure. When it becomes cool and hard
both the fabric and interlining are attached.
WELDING
In this method, fabrics are joined in a limited
quantity. By using these types of methods, two
or more fabric plies which have made of at least
65% thermoplastic fibers can be attached by
providing heat and pressure along the seam
line.Here, heat is generated by the ultrasonic
process. By generating heat, the thermoplastic
fibers in the fabrics are melted and the melted
polymers are joined by applying required
pressure. In this method, the transducer is used
to transfer electricity into vibration which is
about 20000 Hz per second.
ADHESIVE
Adhesive means a substance that causes fibers,
yarns, fabrics, or other materials to adhere or stick
together. There are two types of adhesive available
for joining the fabrics. Those are-
By using a silicon paper, containing a thin layer of
adhesive in which fabrics are joined after placing.
By using a solid adhesive, this will be melted
under heat. As result fabrics are joined together.
Adhesive threads can be used as looper thread for
neatening the edge of fabrics. Normally adhesive
thread is melted by applying heat and pressure by
folding the neatened edge and joined with the fabrics
during the making of the hem.
MOLDING
By using this method, one or more plies of fabrics cannot
be joined though it is placed as an alternative method of
fabric join. Molding helps to give a specific shape to the
garments without creating any seam. The shape is given
to the fabrics by stretching or shrinking and the entered
thermoplastic fibers are softening by applying heat.
After that temperature is decreased to be normal. As a
result, the new shape or area of fabrics are made. It is
done in the case of knitted fabrics because it is easy to
stretch or shrink the fabrics.