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Tricot fusing items, or in general, what is fusing fabric? In the garment industry fusing plays an important role. They are similar to linings or interlinings inside the apparel.
Fusing is fused (glued) to the back of the fabric. Fusing fabrics are not meant to be visible. They protect and give support to the smaller parts of a dress, jacket, garment, or other clothing.
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Some popular lining items inside the apparels are woven acetate lining and knit stretch 70 denier interlock lining.
Types Of Fusing Fabric Items
Fusing fabrics come in different types. Stretch like tricot fusing, and non stretch like paper fusing. The amount of glue on the fusing varies. The weights of fusing also varies. The thicker quality of fusing items give support to heavy textile fabrics. Sheer materials like chiffon fabric need a lighter support than Charmeuse fabric.
Tricot fusing is a two way mechanical stretch item. Four way mechanical stretch fusing are also available.
Shopping textile fabrics and fusing items online or in store will be fun by having some simple information. There are huge online fabrics and color fusing to choose from. Having the basic information will help you choose better the textile fabric or fusing items.
| Width And Colors Of Tricot Fabric Fusing Items |
Tricot fusing textile items come in different width. They are usually 60 inches but 48 and 54 inch width are also available. For mass production the rollups of tricot fusing items are 200 yards per roll. Charcoal, white and natural are the popular colors for fusing. Color fusings are available, but at higher price.
Cutting Tricot Fusing Items
Cutting tricot fusing fabrics or any type of fusing are done at the same time with the textile fabric items. First a layer of fabric is spread on the cutting table. Then a layer of fusing is spread on top of the back side of the fabric. After spreading a few layers, the process of cutting starts.
Fusing Machines
Fusings are fused to fabric items with special machine. Heat and pressure are the main elements in these machines. It is very important to have people with lots of experience to work with these machines. The appropriate temperature, pressure, timing, type of fusing and fabric are the combination of factors that the experienced personal have in mind while working with fusing items.
The care of fusing depends mostly on the textile fabric it is fused to.
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