APPAREL MANUFACTURING – II 3(3+0)

Lesson 38 : Embroidery Machines

Emblems

Emblems are individual embroidered design with finished edges. There are mass produced trims known as embroidered patches, appliqués, insignia or badges frequently used on outer wear-compared with direct embroidery, emblem designs are often larger, more complex and use more stitches, colours and threads. Designs may involve more intricate lettering, figures or symbols. Emblems are used in place of direct embroidery when

Materials are not suitable for direct embroidery,

Emblems are more cost effective than direct embroidery.

There is a need for a specific customized emblem with great detail, or

Trims are stocked for sale to manufacturers or consumers.

Emblems are applied to hats, coat fronts, sleeves and so on, that would otherwise be too heavy or awkward to embroider.

The majority of embroidered emblems are produced on schiffli machines because of efficiency and cost. Multihead machines can produce one emblem per head during one run, while schiffli machines can produce hundreds of emblems at one time depending on the size. Emblems are applied to garment by sewing heat sealing and electrostatic adhesion.