Relaxing refers to the process that allows the material to relax and contract prior to being manufactured. This step is necessary because the material is continually under tension throughout the various stages of the textile manufacturing process includ
Spreading, Form Layout, and Cu
allow operators to identify fabric defects;
control the tension and slack of the fabric during cutting and
ensure each ply is accurately aligned on top of the others.
The number of plies in each spread is dependent on the fabric type, spreading method
Laying
Laying of paper pattern helps one to plan the placement of the pattern pieces in a tentative manner.
Lay large pieces first and then fit in the smaller ones
It is very economical in laying the pattern and cutting. Even a small amount of material saved
Marking
This can be a manual or a computerized technique
The marker planner uses full-size patterns and arranges them in an economical manner on marker paper.
This is a specially printed paper having symbols on it which enable the marker planner to visually
Cutting
This is the major operation of the cutting room when they spread and cut into garments. Of all the operations in the cutting room, this is the most decisive, because once the fabric has been cut, very little can be done to rectify serious defects.