Seamless machines produce comfortable, durable clothing and protective equipment for athletes and emergency services workers
Seamless garment manufacturing is gaining popularity as consumers want to break free of the discomfort caused by sewn seams. Seamless bonding machines use adhesive tape that is heated and melted to bond fabrics together. This process creates a strong bond between fabric strips without damaging clothing material. As heat bonding machines rely solely on the adhesive tapes and not the fabric itself to create a bond, seamless bonding is suitable for all fabric types. This manufacturing process reduces waste and creates a smoother, more comfortable clothing fit. As such, heat bonding for seamless garment manufacturing is slowly taking over traditional sewn seams.
How heat transfer bosts efficiency
Imagine sewing together two pieces of fabric. It’s time-consuming, requires bright lighting, and produces inconsistent results. Now imagine simply taking two pieces of fabric, applying an adhesive strip, and inserting them into a machine to be bonded together. Seamless bonding machines make the assembly process easier and more efficient. These machines are less labor-intensive than sewing.
Workers no longer need to worry about accuracy or consistency, as machines do the leg-work for them by heating the adhesive to the perfect temperature to create an unbreakable bond. Factories can use these machines to increase factory output while reducing manpower, leading to a higher return on investment.
Better quality, better reputation
Customers love consistency. Knowing they can rely on a brand’s quality makes the decision-making process easier for them. But if the goods they buy from one brand turn out to be poor-quality or inconsistent, they’re likely to start shopping elsewhere—but not before leaving bad reviews online and telling family and friends to join them in ditching that brand. Sealing and bonding machines increase accuracy, enabling clothing manufacturers to provide brands with consistently high-quality goods that customers will love. This enhances the brands’ reputations, and in turn, manufacturers’ reputations as reliable, trustworthy suppliers.
Heat transfer machines reduce labor costs
Heat transfer machines not only ensure printing consistency, but also relieve workers from the monotony of manual printing, thereby reducing labor costs. Heat transfer machines apply even pressure and a stable temperature to garments, which cannot be achieved manually.
Using heat machines for clothing designs
There’s also another way to use heat in garment manufacturing. If factories have the right equipment, clothing decoration using a heat transfer machine is a relatively simple process. Here’s how it works: factories take the required image, place it onto the garment, and use a pre-heated heat transfer machine to press the image into place.
Seamless activewear provides the ultimate comfort to athletes
Athletes and people who exercise need a different type of clothing. Who wants to interrupt a good workout because of itchy, uncomfortable seams? Or worse—imagine being partway through a marathon and having to stop because of unbearable skin irritation. Being completely free of seams and stitches, seamless activewear removes a common cause of discomfort for athletes. With seamless sports clothing, athletes no longer need to worry about itching and can instead focus on finishing their workout. Moreover, seamless clothing is discreet and will not cause dreaded visible underwear lines. It is flattering to the wearer’s figure, as they don’t have to keep checking the mirror for embarrassing seams.
Seamless sports clothing is durable and can withstand repeated washing, retaining its original shape long after purchase. Clothing will still mold to the body after washing, supporting wearers with every move. Consumers don’t need to worry that seams will burst during dynamic training such as squats, leaving wearers confident to take on intense workouts. Seamless activewear lasts longer, too, as there is no friction between the clothing and the wearer that causes fraying during wearing or washing. It is the number one choice for durable, long-lasting sportswear.
Seamless bonds are watertight, making them perfect for swimwear and high-endurance activewear. Watertight seams help swimmers become more streamlined, enabling them to glide through water without being bogged down by water leaking in through their swimwear. Seamless swimwear shapes itself to the body, helping swimmers perform effortlessly in their second skin.
Seamless clothing protects emergency workers from cross-contamination
Emergency workers such as firefighters put their lives on the line daily. They need sturdy and durable protective clothing. Seamless, heat-bonded clothing is the perfect solution. Without seams, protective clothing becomes lighter and more flexible, lightening the load for emergency workers as they handle the most challenging situations imaginable.
Seamless protective clothing is also suitable for medical workers tasked with handling hazardous waste. Watertight, bonded seams create a barrier between the wearer and harmful splashbacks from surgical operations or crisis areas such as Covid-19 wards, giving hazardous materials no chance to slip through clothing. With seamless heat-bonded clothing, medical workers are kept safe while working in potentially life-threatening conditions.
Conclusion
OSHIMA has a range of hot air sealing and bonding machines designed to create seamless clothing for various industries. The user-friendly machines offer adjustable air volume and temperature settings, which users can change to suit the parameters of different orders. The machines are suitable for protective clothing, seamless underwear and socks, and activewear, including swimwear and raincoats. Meanwhile, OSHIMA’s heat press machines provide just the right amount of heat to apply logos and decorations to clothing. They even give users the option to switch between a single and dual workstation, enabling an output of up to 300 printed pieces per hour. Think OSHIMA can help your hot air sealing and bonding machine or logo transfer needs? Contact us today.
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