There is no greater headache for a finishing manager than a “Low GSM” report landing on the desk right before a shipment inspection. You ran the fabric, the hand-feel is perfect, the whiteness index is spot on, but the fabric is sitting at 155 GSM instead of the required 160 GSM. Do you pass it?…
Stop rejections due to fabric pilling. A technical guide to ISO 12945 testing methods, grading standards, and engineering pilling resistance from fiber to finish. The “Fuzz” That Kills Brand Reputation For a consumer, fabric pilling—those annoying small balls of fiber on a sweater—is a clear sign of cheap quality. For a manufacturer, it is a…
Stop guessing garment costs. A step-by-step guide to calculating Standard Allowed Minute (SAM), applying ILO allowances, and determining precise manufacturing costs. Why “Time” is Your Most Expensive Raw Material In garment manufacturing, fabric is expensive, but time is volatile. If you estimate that a shirt takes 12 minutes to sew, but it actually takes 15,…
Deciding between Air-Jet vs. Rapier looms for weaving technology? We break down the speed, yarn flexibility, energy costs, and ROI to help mill owners make the right 10-15-year investment. The Loom Investment Dilemma: Choosing Technology for the Next 10-15 Years Investing in weaving looms is one of the most financially decisive moments for any mill….
