Digitization can help brands increase their production multifold and reduce costs, providing more customer-specific solutions.
Digitization is the process of transmuting information into a digital format.
With the latest developments, the apparel brands and garment manufacturers have already become dependent on smart and multifaceted digitize production technologies as there is a gradual shift from conventional, manually-intensive labor operations in the supply chain.
At the brim of the IoT age, digitized technologies are a tool, connecting stakeholders with manufacturers as well as manufacturers with consumers.
Moreover, the most integral in this relationship is the need to respond rapidly to today’s fast fashion sector demands, which have been brought about by a generation of active and informed millennials who demand cheap, varied and sustainably sourced garment styles.
Benefits of Digitization
“It is extremely important to digitize production process in order for us to offer new solutions to our customers. It’s not about augmenting our current operations using digitize production technologies; it’s about what other solutions we can offer our customers that will help to boost our value proposition” says garment manufacturer.
“Whilst doing this, we also actively keep abreast of changing trends externally that affect our consumers. This gives us insight into trends that can be converted into the value in our designing phase, thereby allowing us to provide our customers with the most relevant, trending designs, “according to experts.
“Deployed in the cloud, these technologies provide a rich, multi-lingual interface for ease of use and are therefore extremely accessible to everyone,” comments Shivam Kharwal, marketing manager of ThreadSol – a software specialist based in Noida, India.
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Dye Sublimation creates highly durable products with smoother and brighter colour transitions, creating a more superior look and sleeker finish as compared to inkjet printing.
Sublimation was discovered in 1957 by Noel de Plasse, a Frenchman who, while researching for a textile company, discovered that dyes could be transferred from a solid to a gaseous state without turning into liquids under certain conditions.
Dye Sublimation printing (also known as all-over printing) is a printing method that transfers ink from one sheet onto the receiving canvas (in our case, fabric).
During the sublimation process, heat causes the sublimation dye to turn into gas. Simultaneously, it also causes the synthetic fibers in polyester to loosen up, allowing gas to slip inside.
When the fabric cools, the dye returns to its solid form, and the polyester fibers tighten, leaving the dye and the fabric to bond chemically at a molecular level, thus making it bright, vibrant, eye-catching, and durable.
Compared to alternative printing methods, which are limited to a particular field, Dye-Sublimation printing is able to transfer a design on every inch of the garment.
Global Digital Textile Printing Market, by Substrate
Three most common types of fabrics used are:
Cotton:
Cotton is a topmost and the best choice when it comes to sublimation, also a lot of cotton shirts are printed in this way. Sublimated cotton apparels are soft, breathable and very comfortable for people who choose to wear it.
Though you cannot sublimate on 100% cotton, as the dye bonding with the fabric happens on the surface rather than in the fabric itself because of lack of cohesiveness between the cellulose and the dye. This will hence make the image fade, peel or crack over time after 5-6 washes.
However, there are various ways to sublimate cotton. The only thing to ensure is that there needs to be some form of intermediary between the dye and the cotton surface.
The first is to apply a special polyester surface coating to cotton. The other is that you can print the image on a special treated transfer paper, which can be transferred onto cotton in the second step. Sublimation fabric sheets can also be used to replicate the appearance of polyster sublimation.
There are other methods, like using glitter particles, cricut, or vinyl.
Sublimation on cotton requires a temperature of 360°F to 400°F. Some of the practices for getting the best sublimation result involve using a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton.
Polyester:
This is another kind of fabric which is typically used for the purpose of dye sublimation.
Mostly, due to the fact that the polymers present in this type of fabric can easily open up when exposed to heat. Due in its gaseous form, dye can enter the fabric through the open pores and get locked within once the fabric gets cooled after the printing process is over.
One of the most important factors which make polyester the best fabric for Dye-Sublimation is undoubtedly the fact that it remains largely free of wrinkles even when worn for a long time.
Synthetic fibers:
Synthetic fibers generally consist of acrylic, olefin, nylon, spandex, acetate, Kevlar, rayon, orlon and lastex.
Out of these, nylon, rayon, spandex and acrylic have become some of the top fabrics for printers using Dye-Sublimation technology because of the strength and durability that these fabrics come with.
Nylon :
It is possible to sublimate on all types of nylon at low temperatures (165°C to 170°C for 80 to 90 seconds), but as there are various types of nylon, each one reacts differently to the dyes.
In order to get the best results, nylon is pre-treated with additives to help with absorption.
Nylon 6 and Nylon 7 are the most common types of Nylons used, as they aid in color penetration and because of their higher durability and adaptability.
Rayon :
You cannot sublimate on 100% rayon because of its soft bonds. The fiber starts to become weak when heated above 150°C with a burning point of 250°C. So the heat from the sublimation printer causes the fabric to melt and become sticky.
However, rayon can be sublimated using either a polyester coating on its substrates or a blend of 30% rayon and 70% polyester.
The polyester coating and the image print is generally known to wash away after 5-6 washes and the color starts fading , so the best recommended and used technique for sublimation is polyester blend.
Acrylic :
As acrylic is rich in polymers, they are great dye absorbers, and thus it provides one of the best results for dye sublimation. They are also preferred because of their transparency and perceptible clarity.
The high polymer content of acrylic eliminates the need for applying any separate polymer coats, thus making 100% acrylic sublimation possible.
Extruded and cast acrylic are the two types of acrylic. Cast acrylic is used over extruded acrylic because of its higher melting point and greater heat resistance, making it a better choice for heat transfer in dye sublimation.
The most suitable temperature for acrylic sublimation is between 370°F and 400°F, with a heat press generally running for 45 to 60 seconds.
Synthetic Fibers if used 100% does not last longer, so its always advised to blend the fiber with polyester like in case of rayon, you can either blend 32% of rayon with 68% of polyester for dye sublimation or you can apply polyester coating on rayon substrates.
However, these do not offer as much comfort as fabrics like cotton. Naturally, many of these are blended with cotton to enhance the comfort factor for wearers.
With various fabrics for sublimation, polyester is one of the best fabrics to use for sublimation. It’s flat surface lends itself exceptionally well to dye-sub printing techniques, and its high quality fabric base means that vivid and bright colours are easily achievable.
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Digital textile printing has revolutionized the textile industry with less turnaround time, high cost effectiveness, and higher resolution with incredible quality
In the past few years, digital textile printing has emerged as one of the most creative industries in the world.
The recent innovations in the digital printing technology are the key contributors to the rapid growth of this industry. It does not matter, whether you are an ‘Entrepreneur’ or an investor, there is an immense possibility for you to earn the profit as this industry has a lot to offer.
The digital textile printing is basically printing designs on the garments or onto the larger rolls of fabric for the purpose of advertisement, corporate branding, etc.
Source: Statista
Today, leading companies prefer to use fabric printing for promoting their brand.
Also, it is one of the best and most preferred media of advertising as it has a lower cost of production.
As we all know, there are no set rules for the market as trends keep changing from time to time. So for any business to survive in long run, it is very important that their brand image is really good for the consumers.
The leading brands are aware of this fact, that’s why they are investing such a large amount of money in branding.
Also, the growing demand in the digital textile printing industry has made it very favorable for the people who want to enter into this industry. The creative ideas and positive approach are all you need to succeed in this fabric printing industry.
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Embroidery is a beautiful handicraft and has graced many fabrics and designer pieces.
Embroidery’s origin can be traced back to the 5th century BC, and its mention can be found in the Indian Vedas.
A lot of people grew up seeing the elder females practice this fine art which can be traced back to ancient times.
There was, of course, no embroidery machine back then and needlework art was used to decorate everything ranging from household stuff to religious objects.
Embroidery Design
Advancement in technology gave rise to the earliest prototype of embroidery machine which was gigantic in size.
While the recent computerized version sits nicely in a small space, its earliest counterpart took up the whole room to fit in. The industry made its first small leap of progress with the invention of ‘hand embroidery machine’ by Frenchman Josue Heilmann.
The next important step which led to the progress of this invention was the manufacturing of these machines.
The manufacturer of the first embroidery machine was St. Gallen from Switzerland.
Embroidery Machine
The technology that was first brought into use by the Frenchman led to the development of modern-day embroidery machines.
Long before the mass usage of affordable computers, this art was carried out by punching designs on paper that ran through the embroidery machine.
It was in the year 1911 when the Singer Sewing Company developed the first multi-head embroidery sewing machine. After a temporary halt due to war, the machines took on the market like wildfire in the 1950s.
Later in the 1980s, the first computerized embroidery designs were introduced by Wilcom. From there to the modern highly advanced versions, embroidery machines have certainly evolved a lot.
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The jeans made from Denim were invented by Jacob W. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in 1871.
It has been almost 150 years since its arrival. However, the denim industry has transitioned over the years, now offering an eclectic range of denim applications besides trousers.
It is imperative that a Denim Show is crafted for the Indian market.
With the changing times and trends. Therefore, Denim Show is going to be a part of Gartex 2018.
It is a unique opportunity for denim fraternity in India. It is a reason for professionals and denim heads to get united by the love of indigo. The show renders an opportunity to discover innovations and trends in denim for the first time in India.
Denim was quite prevalent a few years back and a huge fashion trend, however, it is making a huge comeback after the athleisure trend will get stronger in the coming seasons.
The Denim Show will prove as an excellent platform to gain knowledge and latest updates on denim developments.
It can be reckoned as a much-needed platform to participate in the development of original products.
The show is an eclectic platform for exhibitors from Denim Mills, Accessories & Trims, Denim Finishing & Washing Technology, Denim Garment & Apparel Machinery and Dyes & Chemicals.
Visitors such as Garment/Denim Manufacturers, Denim Designers, Merchandisers, Apparel Brands, Export Houses, Brands, Fabric Sourcing Teams and Buying Houses will find this exhibition extremely productive as well as connect with the major Denim industry players!
Be a part of Gartex Show, and capitalize on this excellent opportunity to explore innovation combined with traditional quality and style.
Fast Fashion is the production, design, and distribution of catwalk trends and high fashion designs into daily use for retail customers to take advantage of trends.
How has Fast Fashion Impacted the Garment Industry?
It is no surprise to anyone that the garment industry is ever- evolving and constantly dishes out something new and varied.
Consumers now want their favorite brands to offer new styles that match the emerging trends. The rapid growth in the trillion dollar garment industry is happening because the average customer is spending more.
Fast fashion clothing is based on the current fashion trend that goes straight from the fashion ramp to retail stores.
This kind of fashion trend satiates people’s constant desire for something new. It helps them discard the old and keep up with the latest style and taste.
This obviously means mass manufacturing of clothes as well as thinking out of the box, to come up with something new each time.
Here’s how fast fashion affects the clothing industry:
Need to make cost-effective apparels
Fast fashion implies tremendous product variety and very short product life cycles.
This, in turn, means a pressure to be cost-effective in the production of new apparels, all the while being responsive to ever-changing customer taste.
A Quick response method
Another thing that needs to be paid attention to is the manufacturing processes. Since the competition is so strong, the lead time has to be reduced in order to keep up with the growing demand and its fast pace.
The crux of this fashion model is to shorten the time cycle from production to consumption so that consumers engage in more cycles in any given time period.
Emerging market trends
Fast fashion is promoted as a fast, low-priced and disposable form of fashion.
It is promoted as something that is consumed on the go and is quickly replaced by something new. This requires a cost-effective marketing strategy that creates brand awareness and ropes in customers.
Fast Fashion vs. National GDP
Even if fast fashion has increased accessibility to the newest trends and made clothing more affordable, it nevertheless has drawbacks of its own.
Fast Fashion Environmental Impact
Fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world. The output has multiplied thanks to low production costs.
Demand growth has increased the use of hazardous and poisonous chemicals, which has exacerbated water pollution and resulted in around 3/4 of the clothing being disposed of in landfills.
Low Wages
To keep the production costs down, brands are hiring workers at low wages. Production is done in countries like India, Bangladesh, China, & Turkey.
Safety regulations are also not taken properly into consideration.
Demise in Second Hand Clothes Trade
The possibility of clothing being reused is disappearing due to declining clothing quality. Only around 40 percent of all clothing is useful, while the remainder is shredded after a few uses and returned to landfills.
Even though fast fashion has had both positive and negative effects, new developments are still being made every day in the fashion business for the benefit of the environment.
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Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing is the technique used to print ink directly on to the fabric using ink jet technology.
Direct-to-Garment Printing or DTG Printing took the textile industry by storm in the early 2000s as decorated apparels started flooding the market.
These days they are most commonly referred to as custom t-shirt business.
This trend has been selling like hot cakes for over a decade and putting custom design on cotton shirts still continuous to be a rage.
There are few decorating methods used for digital printing on clothes.
Heat Transfers
These digital transfers are designs that are printed out on a specialty paper. It only permits making one T-shirt via a standard desktop inkjet or laser printer.
The cost for each transfer depends solely on the type of ink and paper that is used by your printer.
Fabrics with such print have a plastic feel on their design which is basically a polymer used to glue the ink to the top of the shirt.
Screen Printing
The method that was once most commonly used for decorating apparels was screen printing.
There is no scope of discoloration and rectangle effect with this form of printing, as ink is only put on the garment where the design is.
The downfall that this method has is the tedious process it follows. One needs to break the graphic into the different colors needed to print it and burn the screen for each color.
This complex process also requires a screen printing press to be set up.
Digital Garment Printing Methods
The New DTG Printer
The growing changes in the apparel manufacturing industry and the increase in demand have paved way for faster methods of screen printing.
Digital Garment Printing is not just more practical but also better suited for the present market.
This method requires the use of putting ink on the fabric without the usage of polymer to bind it.
The textile water-based ink, used in the process has chemical binders; it is later cured to the garment using either a heat press or a textile conveyor dryer.
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Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing creates digital artwork and prints directly on the garment, allowing greater colour mixing and photorealism.
In Direct-to-garment or DTG printing technology, a printer directly applies the ink onto the t-shirt with inkjet technology.
It is almost like printing on paper, except on a fabric. A special printer prints the ink directly onto the garment in the desired design.
Direct to Garment printing uses specialty water-based inks, which are absorbed by the fibers of the garment.
DTG vs SPP
Let us find out interesting & helpful facts about Direct to Garment printing.
Direct-to-Garment printing is simple: you simply load your image into a computer, put the shirt in the machine, and press the button to start.
Initially, it is slightly tricky however with time and practice Direct to Garment printing is far easier than screen printing.
In DTG printing, printing on light shirts is easier than dark ones.
Although, if you are using a dark shirt, pretreat is required, which means you have to pretreat the shirt, heat press it, print the image, then heat press it again
Also in Direct to Garment printing, the quality of the garment is plays an important role. For the best quality print, you want to use a t-shirt with a tight-knit, smooth print surface; you want as little stray yarn as possible.
In DTG printing maintenance is highly important.
This has mostly to do with the white ink settling down in the lines and clogging up the heads.
So, it is important that you keep your machine active and maintained then keeping it won’t be an issue. Basically, the maintenance is not hard however it takes time.
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Fabric and Accessories plays an integral role in the textile supply chain.
In its 3rd glorious edition, manufacturers are gearing up to showcase their latest developments in apparel fabrics, garment trims & embellishments
Gartex 2018 is an excellent opportunity to witness new product launches that have recently hit the market or are yet to be released.
It is an opportunity to establish strategic partnerships with the new manufacturers, retailers and distributors for better future growth and to gain new techniques for development from the dynamic market.
Following ceaseless demands from our exciting exhibitors, Fabric and Accessories pavilion has been created as part of the much-hyped Gartex 2018. The organisers this year have decided to dedicate Hall No. 9 of Pragati Maidan, New Delhi completely to this pavilion and facilitating exhibitors with a much more focused business environment to deal with.
Why Fabrics and Accessories Pavilion?
Dedicated to the growth and development in the segment, Fabric and Accessories Pavilion is designed to offer the opportunity to showcase your innovative, exclusive, latest fabric and textile variants as well as accessories to help industry define the trends. The pavilion will highlight the most extensive range and latest innovations, especially from fabric, yarn and accessories.
Fabrics and Accessories Pavilion forms an integral portion wherein the top decision-makers, established retailers, importers, institutional buyers, distributors, dealers, designers, agents and end-users are all part of the show.
Swarovski Crystals are known to be the highest machine cut and polished crystal in the world known for their superior quality and brilliance.
Swarovski crystals were created in Austria in 1892 and we all know that Swarovski crystals are products that can be used on just about any fabric.
Swarovski crystals x Denim
Let us explore how to incorporate Swarovski crystal stones into denim.
Denim is an attractive fabric that people love to wear.
Crystals on denim were passé however they are coming back. They are very cool update your childhood memories.
Swarovski crystals can be applied to denim in many different ways: hot-fix, gluing, sewing, and other manual application like rivets.
Also Swarovski application Manual available in the market will provide you with a lot of tips with plenty of information on how to apply Swarovski crystals.
Choose different colours and sizes of the Hot-Fix stones and incorporate them with the hot fix tool available in the market.
They can be arranged in a beautiful pattern that will enhance the beauty of the denim.
Flat Back crystals look exactly the same as the Hot-Fix stones but they have no glue on the back at all, so they must be applied with regular craft glue.
There are some advantages to using Flat Backs, and they usually cost less per stone than the Hot-Fix variety.
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Bio-polishing is a finishing process that amplifies the fabric quality by decreasing the pilling tendency and fuzziness of (cellulose) knitted fabrics.
Bio Polishing is applied to cellulose textiles which creates permanent effects by the implementation of enzymes.
Bio-polishing after Dyeing
Biopolishing before Dyeing
This technique successfully removes protruding fibers & slubs from knitted fabrics, significantly reduces pilling, softens fabric hand and renders a smooth fabric appearance.
The main objectives of Bio-Polishing are:
1. It eliminates protruding fibers & Slubs
2. It removes hairiness, fluffs and pills
3. It prevents material sticking
4. It renders surface smoothness and a clear structural appearance & improved luster
5. It improves material texture relaxation & increased flexibility
6. It improves sew-ability & ease to washing, low pilling tendency and during care operation.
7. It converts fabrics from poor quality, uneven, napped material surface to lustrous, soft, elegant, top quality with a fine, high-quality surface appearance.
With the implementation of this technique, fabrics will attain a smooth luster as well as enhance the quality of the fabric.
Basically, enzymes such as cellulose are used on the cotton fabric to remove protrusion. These enzymes are further de-activated by increasing the temperature.
Bio-polishing applied before dyeing renders the fabric a better look and feel.
Are you keen on matching pace with what’s new in the garment industry?
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Embroidery machines play an integral role in garment and textile industry.
There are different brands of embroidery machines in the market and one of the most famous and popular is UNIX.
UNIX Stich machines Private Limited is a prominent & leading manufacturer from Surat.
They offer a diverse range on embroidery machines such as high speed mix taping cording flat embroidery machine, multi head mini schiffli embroidery machine, multi needle mini schiffli embroidery machine, high speed mix chenille embroidery machine, 1200 rpm high speed embroidery machine and high speed pure chenille embroidery machine.
The different type of embroidery machines showcased at Gartex are:
1. High Speed Mix Taping Cording Flat Embroidery Machine:
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