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Understanding colour perception – how light, material and the observer create colour

Intro Colour is an experience, not an isolated material property We naturally speak of a blue fabric or a red thread as if colour were contained entirely within the…

Machine Embroidery stitch types

Intro The right stitch type plays a key role in achieving high-quality embroidery results. This chapter introduces the basic stitch types used in machine embroidery and…

Key factors for seam quality and performance

Learn all about the key criteria of seam quality and how factors such as strength, elasticity, appearance and durability influence seam performance in this Deep Dive.

How to prevent seam puckering

Learn what causes seam puckering and how thread tension, stitch formation, fabric properties and sewing parameters can help prevent it in this Deep Dive.

Overedging: techniques, stitch types & thread selection

Learn all about overedging, including suitable stitch types, processing parameters and sewing thread selection for clean, durable fabric edges in this Deep Dive.

Sewing & embroidery thread production

Learn how sewing and embroidery threads are made – from raw materials and yarn production to twisting, dyeing, finishing and final make-up – in this Deep Dive.

Industrial stitch types

Learn all about industrial stitch types, their classification according to ISO 4915 and how different stitch types influence thread consumption in this Deep Dive.

Sewing thread care

Learn all about the care properties of sewing threads and how washing, drying, ironing and professional textile care can affect their performance in this Deep Dive.

Sewing thread quality characteristics

Learn all about sewing thread quality characteristics, their properties and their impact on sewing performance in this Deep Dive.