HANDLING SENSITIVE MATERIALS ON BULK PRODUCTION

TO AVOID SNAGGING
Objective:

A list of best practices to help overcome start-up and production

difficulties in handling sensitive materials such as Woven and Stretch
Satin Fabrics

Scope:

All Triumph Production Centre

Responsibility: All Production Personnel

Best Practices:
1. Transport and Storage of Fabric
1.1 Do not stand rolls on end even for a short period of time. Sensitive fabric like Satin will
slide down the roll tubes easily causing lantern creases which need pressing out.
1.2 Partial rolls must be carefully rolled and wrapped to avoid creasing when goods are
returned to store.
1.3 Check that the luster of Satin fabric is not directional.

2. Spreading, Cutting, Marker Making, and Panel/Bundle Transporting

2.1 Woven satins should be ripped to create a straight spreading edge.
2.2 Machineries & tables need to be clean, oil free, and without rough surfaces.
2.3 All panels of a garment to be laid the same way along the fabric.
2.4 Wherever possible, panels of one garment should lay along the same side of the fabric
(keeping the weft yarn angle similar).
2.5 Bundles should ideally be transported without being tied as this can develop creasing and
distort panels.
2.6 Static can build up on woven polyester. Anti-static spray can help, or anti-static bars on
machines.
2.7 To minimize garment dropping on big garments such as, waist slips & full slips, care is
required with marker making. Ensure that the width of marker is correct to the width of
the cutting table.

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3. Sewing, Packing, and AQL Inspection

3.1 A manicure station should be provided to ensure machinists and operators have ready
access to nail clippers, emery boards, etc.
3.2 Hand creams can leave mark on the face of satin fabric which does not clean out (as can
natural body oil). Operators should apply creams outside of working hours and should
wash hands during the day (especially in the summer).
3.3 High profile rings and rings with claw fittings must be removed from finger (plain bands
to be covered with tape).
3.4 Machines and tables must be checked to remove burrs, rough patches, damaged guides,
etc before work commence. Even cello tape, adhesive stock on measures, and pointed
corners can snag.
3.5 Needles to be changed at least daily on all operations (some operations may require more
frequent changes).
3.6 Oil stains must be avoided at all costs as these are often impossible to remove (spot
cleaning leaves a ring mark).
3.7 Machines and tables to be wiped clean after each break (first thing in the
morning/tea/lunch, etc).
3.8 A piece of fabric to be left under foot (of the machine) at breaks and particular care to be
taken after any mechanical work.
3.9 Allow fabric to run freely into machine. Do not hold back as this drags fabric against
feeders.
3.10 When chain stitching is required, extra care must be applied when garments/panels are
dropped on the floor. Ensure that the surrounding area is free of objects which may cause
snagging.
3.11 Paper tags, merit tags, plastic pin, and hangers must be randomly checked for rough or
pointed surfaces before attaching to garments.
3.12 Bundles should be worked on with care especially if there are sharp objects present on
top of the machine. Pointed edge of scissors, tweezers, screw drivers, etc can cause
snagging.
3.13 If necessary, tables and machineries should be covered with protective sheet while
working on a bundle or a commission. Following can be used paper, piece of cloth, a
foil, or cello tape (on edges). Examples can be found on the following pages.
3.14 Finger gloves must be used to minimize potential material snagging/scratching. Photo
is attached on the following pages.

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Example of Covered Machine Work Top (Point 3.13):

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Examples of Finger Gloves (Point 3.14) - Attachment Number 40026418

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