Alternative fabric-joining technologies
Abstract
This chapter reviews the fundamental principles of alternative methods of joining in the garment industry. Adhesive-bonding and thermal-welding (conventional and advanced) processes are reviewed as an option to sewing. A section on adhesive bonding discusses the various theories supporting adhesion, the common types of adhesive used with fabrics, and important bonding processes that are employed in the garment industry. A section on conventional thermal-welding processes reviews hot-air and heated-tool welding. Another section on advanced thermal-welding processes reviews ultrasonic, laser, and dielectric welding. All sections include a discussion ...
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