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About Sewing Contractors

Sewing contractors provide a wide range of services dealing with sewing. Some of the services include design, engineering, prototyping, fabrication and packaging. Sewing contractors typically produce custom-designed products to specifications. Many will sew samples of products for little to no cost, especially if a contract is assured. Sewing contractors are generally limited to dealing with certain kinds of fabric or products. Equipment used by sewing contractors ranges from single needles to computer programmable machines. Auxiliary equipment includes riveters, stud setters, zipper fabricators, grometters, strip cutters, snap setters, heat and bag sealers, etc.

A sewing contractor can use industrial sewing machines to sew their products. These machines are designed for one specific function. Three basic types of industrial machines are straight stitch, serger and blindstitch. Other machines, which are mostly computer operated, include lockstitch, chain stitch, overedge, walking foot, needle feed, double needle, zigzag, cylinder, bar tack, box tack, hook/loop fastener and more. Industrial machines differ from home machines in many ways. Industrial machines are significantly faster and are able to sew much heavier fabrics and through more layers. The larger motors of these industrial machines are designed to run continuously throughout the whole day. Many of these machines are self-oiling. However, industrial sewing machines are complicated and usually require a mechanic to fix any problems that occur.

Many types of fabrics are sewn by sewing contractors. Vinyl-coated nylon is a lightweight, durable material that is a good choice for bags, presentation cases and industrial curtains, as it is tough and weather resistant. Neoprene and Hypalon are chemical and abrasion resistant, and are used in industrial applications. Canvas, which includes twills, soft flannels and felts, is a breathable, soft material that is used for bags and curtains, as well as many industrial applications. A sewing contractor can use a variety of anti-static materials in apparel for the computer and electronics industries. Other materials include suede, leather, felt, webbing, plastic, cotton and polyester.

The variety of industries that use products manufactured by sewing contractors is amazingly broad. The aircraft industry uses seating, carpeting, door products, insulation blankets and ground service covers. Banks, retail stores, amusement parks and insurance businesses utilize sewn security, transit and courier bags. Restaurants can order umbrellas from sewing contractors to use on their patios, as well as slip covers, window treatments and booth cushions. Other industries that benefit from the services provided by sewing contractors include the military, hospitality, transportation, casinos and healthcare. When choosing a sewing contractor, know the type of sewing they do, the thread count of the fabric and the quality of the fibers used.

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Featured Articles

“Workroom Operations: Let's Talk Sewing Machines”
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“A Brief History of the Sewing Machine”
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Types of Sewing Contractors

• Canvas bags are sturdy bags ideal for carrying items such as groceries, books, art supplies or leaflets.
  
• Contract sewing refers to the businesses that provide a wide range of custom sewing services.
  
• Custom bags are containers made to meet to order specifications and are generally not mass produced.
  
• Custom cases (http://www.customcarryingcases.net) are containers that are made to meet consumer needs and are not mass-produced by the company or organization.
  
• Custom tents are designed to meet the consumer’s unique specifications.
  
• Industrial sewing is the industry that stitches heavy duty materials.
  
• Instrument cases are designed to cover various types of sensitive equipment.
  
• Nylon bags are carriers made of nylon, a strong, elastic synthetic material.
  
• Pouches are fabric containers used to hold or carry various items.
  
• Protective covers are placed, laid or spread over an object with the sole purpose of protecting it from outer elements and collision.
  
• Soft cases are pliable or flexible covers, which act as padding and protection from contact damage and weathering.
  
• Soft luggage is lighter than hard-case luggage. The higher the denier—a measurement of the fineness of the yarn—of the soft luggage, the more durable the fabric.
  
• Tarps, or “tarpaulins,” are sewn from nylon, vinyl or canvas, among other fabrics. Tarps are used for machinery or waste/rubbish hauling, dumpster covers, sand and gravel dump trailers, rigging and equipment covers, etc.