LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN PRESSING AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES

An Effort By:-Antareksh KumarApoorva MeshramSandeep RanjanVikash KumarDFT-IV

SEWN PRODUCTS MACHINERY AND

EQUIPMENTS

Pressing

Garment Pressing Operation is to remove wrinkles from

a garment and to give it shape

Pressing is done after assembly to improve the

appearance of a garment

In other cases, especially with knits, garments are

simply folded instead of pressed. Although pressing

remains largely a manual task, new automated

processes exist that apply force and steam to garments

placed over a body form.

Purpose of Pressing

To smooth away unwanted creases and crush

marks

To make creases where the design of the garment

requires them

To mould the garment to the contour of the body

To prepare garment for further sewing

To refinish the fabric after manufacturing the

garment

Categories of Pressing

Garments which require no pressing

Garments requiring minimal pressing or finishing

Garments using the use of an iron in

underpressing and final pressing

Garments requiring extensive underpressing and

final pressing

Garments requiring plating or ‘permanent press’

finishing

Pressing Equipment and Methods

Iron

Steam Presses

Steam Air Finisher

Steam Tunnel

Technological Advancement in Pressing

It focuses on several area:-

Greater versatility

More precision in determining exact

pressing requirements of fabrics and

finishes

Improved quality

Energy savings

Flat Work Ironer

Machine to dry and iron all flat materials

e.g. -Bed Sheets, Pillow covers, Table Cloth & Napkins directly

after Hydro extraction to produce a quality finish

Excellent design of roller angle ensures greater area of

contact to give higher output and increased productivity

This machine is fed from the front, with a front return type

Micro processor control and inverter drives are present to

regulate speed up to 10 mtrs/ min.

Flat Work Ironer

Flat Work Ironer

Feeding and heating belts are imported to ensure the best quality and long life.

Very low power and steam consumption compact design of front head and return

requires working space only on the front side.

This machine is equipped with digital temperature indicator and digital speed

indicator.

Hand safety guard and emergency stop are provided to ensure safe working

conditions.

Variable speed drive for different types of fabrics and reversing the direction are

also possible.

Specially designed blower to remove excess moisture.

Available in 2 standard sizes.

Machines of higher evaporation ratio with 600 mm also available.

Triostar-Collar & Cuff Press Presses collars and cuffs for shirts

and blouses.

The radius can be changed for big

and small cuffs and blouses/shirts

with short sleeve slits

Built in suction for better

positioning before pressing and

cooling after pressing

Triostar-Collar & Cuff Press Flexible heater mat that adapts to the shape of the

cuffs and the collar

Optimal temperature setting and digital temperature

display

Adjustable pressure setting for delicate fabrics

Integrated workstation design for easily picking up

and putting down the forms

The sleeves of a short-sleeved shirt can be pressed on

the collar press

Twinstar HP-V2 Shirt Body Press Twin-form cabinet for high productivity.

Shaped pressing plates with electrical oil

bath, heating and precision temperature

control for a high quality finish.

Integrated vacuum for correct shirt

positioning without clamping marks.

Open pressing for clean front edges, to

avoid button marks, and for perfectly

pressed side seam areas.

Twinstar HP-V2 Shirt Body Press Optimal temperature setting and digital temperature

display

Air bags for perfect pressing of side areas, independent

from sizes and styles

Direct pneumatic pressure system allows the adjustment

of high specific pressure, often required for high quality

finishing of cotton shirts

Improved Side Area shaping - The elastic side forming

elements adapt automatically to the side contour of the

shirts without the necessity of individual adjustments

Finishing Techniques

Pressing and finishing quality can 'make or

break' a garment

The move offshore means that garments

are more likely to become creased during

transportation, while new fabrics and

surface treatments present new

challenges for manufacturers

Ramsons Needle Detector

When the sensor detects a broken needle pin or needle chip, a

buzzer will automatically sound and the conveyor belt will stop

The machine is available in two modes of operation viz.

Production & Test Card

10 indicator lamps identify the exact location of a foreign object

The control panel is equipped with a safety lock

A protective cover for the control panel is available so as not to

hit the sensitivity level or change the mode of operation by

accident

Ramsons Needle Detector

Thread Sucking Machines

 Thread sucking machine absorbs all the

loosely attached threads stuck on the

garment after stitching

Pneumatic operation ensures that the process

of thread sucking is efficient

A vario-oscillation with suction ensures almost

simultaneous removal of threads and other

waste particles

This even helps in removing the odour of

chemically washed garments

The economy of the machine is realized when

precious man hours and resources as well as

valuable floor space are saved

Thread Sucking Machines

The average daily capacity in an 8-hour shift is 2000 pieces whereas if this operation is done manually, it would require 4 people and 24 hours to do the same

All the loose threads and waste evicted from the garment is accumulated inside the machine and can be removed by simply opening the front door

The size of the standard model is 44" taper. 65" height and 56" width and can be used for a variety of garments ranging from shirts to skirts of different sizes

Strong suction devices and a unique design ensure the removal of threads from all parts of garments

Automatic working via photo-sensors and manual operation by a foot switch

This machine comes equipped with a large polycarbonate viewing glass

There is an adjustable suction control damper for different types of fabrics

References:-

The Technology of Clothing Manufacture

by  Harold Carr and Barbara Latham

www.ramsonsindia.com

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