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LESSON 13 - 21 (2) : Introduction to fusing technology

Objectives

At the end of this lesson you shall be able to:
• understand fusing technology used in Garment Industry
• know about different interlinings used in a garment.
• gain Knowledge about types of fusing processes used in garment and deals with the defects during fusing
process.

1 Fusing process in garments
Fusing process is one kinds of alternative method of fabric joining which is vastly used to attach the interlining. At
present, apparel manufacturing cannot be imagined without fusing process.
Interlining
Interlining is basically anything used between 2 layers of fabric to give more body. A fusible interlining is thin layer
made from woven, knitted or nonwoven material bonded mechanically or thermally which when fused with fabric
panel can give reinforcement, durability and can also stabilize and makes sewing work easier while sewing.

Interlining types
• Woven Interlinings are made from lightweight fabrics usually used for most demanding conditions like waist
band, outerwear plackets, jackets etc.
• Fusible, knitted interlinings are basically used in knit garment with stretchable fused areas also. These
provide the perfect basis for efficient production. Circular and jersey knit fusible interlines have stretch and
recovery properties.

• High quality nonwoven interlines are made from 100% polyamide products with ultra-fine coating to heavier
blends. These are thermally or chemically bonded and used depending on applications. Generally available in
very lightweights.
• Water Repellent Interlining is thermal bonded, nonwoven specifically designed for rainwear piece goods.
Thermal bonded nonwoven and circular knits can withstand the rigors of commercial wash processes such as
garment wash, enzyme wash, stone wash, bleach wash, etc.
• Embroidery backings are made from nonwoven non-fusible interning materials, which are easily tornable.
For washed garment nonwoven interlinings are now available, which are easily soluble in hot or even normal
water.
• Hair Interlinings are woven canvas made from horse hair mostly used in men’s formal jackets, blazers etc.
Types of woven interlinings

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