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    Manual Spreading

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    Spreading is the process of laying out fabric in preparation for cutting. Multiple plies or layers of fabric are aligned and placed on a spreading table. Spreading can be done manually or with computer-controlled machines. The key objectives of spreading are to correctly align the plies based on the marker plan length and width, cut multiple plies simultaneously to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and ensure each ply is flat, tension-free and free of defects. Factors like ply alignment, tension, flatness, and direction must be considered to produce an accurate spread.

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    Spreading is the process of laying out fabric in preparation for cutting. Multiple plies or layers of fabric are aligned and placed on a spreading table. Spreading can be done manually or with computer-controlled machines. The key objectives of spreading are to correctly align the plies based on the marker plan length and width, cut multiple plies simultaneously to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and ensure each ply is flat, tension-free and free of defects. Factors like ply alignment, tension, flatness, and direction must be considered to produce an accurate spread.

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    Spreading is the process of laying out fabric in preparation for cutting. Multiple plies or layers of fabric are aligned and placed on a spreading table. Spreading can be done manually or with computer-controlled machines. The key objectives of spreading are to correctly align the plies based on the marker plan length and width, cut multiple plies simultaneously to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and ensure each ply is flat, tension-free and free of defects. Factors like ply alignment, tension, flatness, and direction must be considered to produce an accurate spread.

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    Spreading is the process of laying out fabric in preparation for cutting. Multiple plies or layers of fabric are aligned and placed on a spreading table. Spreading can be done manually or with computer-controlled machines. The key objectives of spreading are to correctly align the plies based on the marker plan length and width, cut multiple plies simultaneously to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and ensure each ply is flat, tension-free and free of defects. Factors like ply alignment, tension, flatness, and direction must be considered to produce an accurate spread.

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    Spreading

    Spreading is the process of superimposing lengths of fabric on a


    spreading table of garments, cutting table, or specially designed surface
    in preparation for the cutting process. A spread or lay-up is the total
    amount of fabric prepared for a single marker. A spreading may consist of
    a single or multiple plies. The height of a lay-up or spreading is limited by
    fabric characteristics size of the order to be cut, cutting method, and the
    vertical capacity of the spreader. The number off plies in a spread may
    range from 1 to 300.
    Spreading may be done manually or
    by computer-controlled machines.
    One person or two, depending on the
    width and type of fabric, type of
    equipment, and size of spread, may
    be involved with the spreading
    process. Two people may be used for
    manual spreading unless the spread is
    very short. One person may work
    each side of the table in order to keep
    the fabric flat, smooth, and tensionfree. With automatic spreading, the
    equipment controls the tension, fabric
    placement, and rate of travel. The
    spreading operator monitors the
    process and removes fabric flaws as
    needed.
    Manual spreading

    Computer-controlled spreading

    Types of spreading:

    Flat Spreads - All plies are of the same length.


    Stepped Spreads - this as the name suggests, is built up in steps,
    with all the plies in one step having the same length. A stepped
    spread is generally used when the quantities to be cut precludes
    the use of a flat spread. The cut order plan details the colours and
    ply lengths for a stepped spread, if it is needed.

    Objects of Fabric Spreading:


    1. To place the number of fabric plies to the length of the marker plan
    correctly aligned as to the length and width.
    2. To cut garments in large scale and saving fabric through the use of
    multi garments marker plan and the saving in cutting time per
    garment that result from cutting many piles at the same time.
    3. To make every ply flat and plane.
    4. At correct tension.

    Factors of Fabric Spreading:


    1. Alignment of the fabric plies: Fabric plies should be aligned
    according to the marker length and marker width.
    2. Correct ply tension: To prepare the lay of the fabric, during fabric
    spreading its base condition to maintain the correct ply tension.
    3. Fabric must be flat: During fabric spreading it should be carefully
    noticed that there is no and fold or crinkle in the fabric.

    4. Elimination of fabric fault: The fold of fabric must be indicated


    during spreading and necessary steps should be taken to remove
    these faults. It is the duty of the operator.
    5. Correct ply direction: During fabric spreading it is very important
    to detect what type of fabric it is and spread the fabric with correct
    ply direction.
    6. Elimination of static electricity: In fabric spreading static charge
    may produced due to friction specially the fabric containing the
    man-made fiber like polyester, nylon etc. To overcome the problem
    we should take following steps:
    i.
    ii.

    To use the antifriction paper,


    To increase the moisture of

    cutting room,
    iii.

    To use silicon finish in cutting

    blade.
    7. To avoid the fusion between fabric layer: In case of cutting of
    fabric lay by cutting knife, friction may be produced between lay
    and cutting knife which contains thermo plastic fibers may fused
    due to heat generation. To avoid these problem previous steps
    should be taken.
    8. Matching check and stripe: During fabric spreading it should be
    carefully noticed that checked and stripe should be matched
    otherwise garments may be fault.
    9. Easy separation of the cut lay into bundles: Identification
    marks are used in plies due to colour or shade variation.

    Before spreading some parameters must be keep in


    mind:
    1. Mark the Splice Zone on the Spreading Table
    2. Use Paper for the first ply in case the table surface is rough or when
    fine fabrics are being spread
    3. Identify the defects noticed in the fabric by means of sticker
    4. Use lubricated paper for separating layer
    5. To prevent scorching in the natural fibers (coarse fabrics).
    6. To prevent fusing in the synthetic fabrics.
    7. Ensure that decided number of ply count and height of the spread is
    achieved.

    How to spread:

    Pull the fabric to far end position


    Position the fabric at the far end (with our without weight or pins)
    Align the ply (width on one side

    Cut the ply after each la


    Repeat this process from until the entire roll is spread
    Check ply count

    Techniques for Spreading Quality:

    Removing Tension in the lay


    Cutting at the Ends
    Reducing fabric waste at the end
    Fabric Control during Spreading
    Damage Remove
    Ends and Damaged Good.

    Spreading is the main operation where quality can be control


    before cutting.

    Requirements of Spreading Process:


    Alignment of plies in both length and width direction- length and

    width of fabric must be at least equal to marker length and width.


    Elimination of fabric defects/flaws- any faults identified on the
    incoming fabrics will be tagged and will be avoided.
    Correct ply direction (especially for asymmetrically printed fabrics)all faces up, all faces down, face to face etc.
    Correct ply tension- ply tension must be uniform and as much less
    as possible.
    Avoidance of distortion in the spread during cutting- polythene
    sheets are used under the bottom ply to resist friction of the bottom
    ply with the base plate of the knife.
    Fabrics must be flat and free from any crinkle & crease- these cause
    defects in garments due to variation in dimension.
    Checks and stripes should be matched.

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