A detail Process from Yarn to Fabric
Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid
Head, Production Management Division of bim.gov.bd and Certified National Trainer and Assessor of NSDA
A detailed process from yarn to fabric, covering both woven and knit fabric, including quality, quantity, and time indicators at each stage:
1.Yarn Preparation:
·???????? Quality: Ensure yarn quality by inspecting for defects such as knots, slubs, or uneven thickness. Yarn should meet specifications for strength, twist, and color.
·???????? Quantity: Determine the required quantity of yarn based on fabric specifications, including yarn count and fabric weight.
·???????? Time: Yarn preparation time depends on factors like yarn sourcing, inspection, and storage, typically ranging from hours to days.
2.Warping (for Woven Fabric) or Knitting (for Knit Fabric):
·???????? Quality: Align yarns parallel to each other in preparation for weaving (warping) or interlocking loops (knitting), ensuring fabric strength and stability.
·???????? Quantity: Prepare warp beams or knitting machines to accommodate the required number of yarns ends or loops for the desired fabric width and length.
·???????? Time: Warping or knitting time varies based on machine speed, fabric width, and length, typically ranging from hours to days.
3.Weaving (for Woven Fabric) or Knitting (for Knit Fabric):
·???????? Quality: Weave warp and weft yarns together in a predetermined pattern (weaving) or create interlocking loops (knitting) to form fabric. Monitor for weaving defects like mispicks or loom stops.
·???????? Quantity: Weaving machines or knitting frames should produce fabric at the required rate to meet production targets.
·???????? Time: Weaving or knitting time depends on machine speed, fabric construction, and desired fabric weight, ranging from hours to days per batch.
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4.Finishing:
·???????? Quality: Apply finishing processes such as washing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, or coating to enhance fabric properties and appearance. Inspect for defects and ensure color fastness.
·???????? Quantity: Process fabric rolls in batches through finishing equipment to achieve desired finishing effects.
·???????? Time: Finishing time varies based on the complexity of finishing processes, fabric type, and desired quality standards, ranging from hours to days per batch.
5.Quality Control:
·???????? Quality: Conduct comprehensive quality checks on finished fabric to detect defects such as flaws, color variations, or dimensional inaccuracies.
·???????? Quantity: Inspect a representative sample of fabric rolls to ensure batch consistency.
·???????? Time: Quality control time depends on the level of inspection required but typically takes hours to days per batch.
Output Indicators:
By monitoring these indicators throughout the process, manufacturers can ensure consistent production of high-quality fabric in the desired quantities within the specified timeframe, whether woven or knit.
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