FABRICS RELAXATION IN GARMENTS INDUSTRY:

Keeping fabrics in a relaxed mode from opening the tie and cover, must be done in the cutting
room at natural temperature. Fabrics relaxation means relaxing fabrics from its roll-type tie.
Relaxation is very important to get fabric’s own shape, garments measurements depend on
proper fabrics behaviour. Relaxation is must necessary for stretch fabrics. The objective of
fabric relaxation is to keep fabric’s dimensional stability after cutting. Fabric relaxation time
depends on the fabric’s nature and customer requirements. This article is all about Fabrics
relaxation SOP.
Fabrics in relaxation
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Fabrics after unrolling
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Fabrics Relaxation steps
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Received Fabrics from Warehouse
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Fabrics Unrolling through Machine
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Keeping Fabrics in Relaxation Rack in a certain period (Relaxation time will depend on Fabrics
Nature)
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Fabrics spread/ Lay for cutting
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Relax Fabrics two hour
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Start Cutting

FABRICS RELAXATION BEFORE CUTTING

Fabrics Unrolling through Machine: Opening fabrics from roll form, using a relaxation machine is
very handy.
Keeping Fabrics in Relaxation Rack in a certain period: Different fabrics have different
requirements about fabrics relaxation time. Generally, stretch fabrics need to relax 24-48 hours,
100% cotton fabrics need less or no relaxation.
FABRICS IN RELAXATION MODE
Fabrics spread/ Lay for cutting: After completing relaxation, fabrics lay/ spread on the cutting
table.
Relax Fabrics for two hours: After spreading, there also needs to relax fabrics to ensure if
spreading is done pulling fabrics too high so that they can fix in their own dimension.
Start Cutting: Now you can cut fabrics as per the procedure.
MAKING FABRICS RELAXATION REPORT IN CUTTING SECTION
QC team keeps documents of the Fabrics Relaxation Report. The report should include
relaxation starting time, date, fabric nature, and all other necessary data.
How long do we need to relax the fabric before cutting fabric?
Relaxation time depends on the fiber and structure of Fabrics. Here is a list of data on which
fabric needs how many hours of relaxation before cutting. This data is made based on working
experience.
ALL COTTON FABRIC RELAX TIME-12 HOURS

1. Single jersey
2. Feminine rib
3. Slub single jersey
4. Pique
5. Double face s/j
6. Interlock
7. Rib 1x1.2x2.4x2 etc
8. Varicative Rib
9. Terry fleece
10. Pointel Rib

ALL LYCRA FABRIC RELAX TIME-24 HOURS

1. Fleece (inside brush) people m

2. Lycra Single jersey
3. 1x1 rib (Lycra + cotton)
4. Lycra Slub single jersey
5. 2x2 rib (Lycra + cotton)
6. Lycra pique
7. Mash
8. Lycra Interlock
9. Loose knit jersey
10. Lycra Fleece(inside brush)
11. Lycra Terry fleece material
OTHERS FABRIC RELAX TIME-48 HOURS

1. VISCOSE
2. MODAL (50% cotton & 50% viscose)
3. LYCRA VISCOSE
4. ECRU MELANGE (98% cotton & 2% viscose)
5. WAFFLE JERSEY
6. CVC (Chief value of cotton) (60% cotton & 40% polyester)
7. BURN OUT
8. PC (polyester cotton) (65% polyester & 35% cotton)
9. AUTOMAN RIB