Apparel Desk: The amount of threads needed to produce a garment is calledsewing threadconsumption of that garment. Generally, it is expressed in length. It must need to determine thethread consumptionof garment. Because, the price ofgarmentis determined with the price ofsewingthread consumption. This article has presented some important factors which are directly related with threadconsumption.
If fabric thickness is higher, thensewing threadneeds more to sew theapparel. So,Fabricthickness is proportional to the amount of sewing thread.
Amount of sewing thread depends on the number of plies. So, during, thread consumption, it should be kept in mind, otherwise thread will be shortage duringgarments manufacturing.
The amount of stitch varies according to thetypes of stitch. Example, 101-chain stitchneeds more amount of thread than 301-lock stitch.
Stitchdensity has a great impact on thread consumption. Threads needed more in higher stitch density than lower stitch density in the garments.
Ifseamwidth is higher, then thread needs more to sew the garments.
In case of large garments, sewing thread needs more than small sized garments.Garmentsize is one of the most important points which must be considered during thread consumption.
Garments design also creates some impact onthreadconsumption.
Automatic thread trimmer cuts the extra thread duringsewingthe garments. So, it should be kept in mind during thread consumption.
Skilledsewing operatorsproduced less amount of threadwastagethan the unskilled operator. It’s a very important factor to reduce the wastage of sewing thread during sewing.
Sewingthread breakage occurs during sewing the garments if thequalityof sewing thread is low. So, it’s a mandatory duty for agarment merchandiserto ensure the right quality sewing thread beforebuyingit.