How to Spread Fabric in Garment Processing ?

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Fabric spreading :

Fabric spreading means smooth lying out of fabrics as per marker direction. Fabric spreading is the preparatory process for cutting. In this processing no. of plies up to 300 is possible in one lay.

During fabric spreading a cut order plan or composition is to be maintained. That is-

1. The no. of plies of each color depends on order quality and thickness of fabrics.

2. Ply length depends on marker length.

3. Right or wrong side of fabrics.

Some basic requirements of fabric spreading:

1. Alignment of plies:- During spreading each ply must be parallel to another plies at 1 side of the fabrics.

2. Correct Ply Tension: Uniform tension to be maintained during spreading for all plies.

3. Fabric must be flat: Fabric must be spread in flat form, i.e. fabric must be fold free or crinkle Free State.

4. Each ply must be covered the area of marker.

5. Fabric must be spread at one side of the spreading or cutting table, to avoid wrong direction.

6. Check or Stripe to be matched: Metal spike to be used during spreading check or stripe fabrics, when needed.