2005 - NONWOVENS FOR FASHION

What did we wish to achieve?

First and foremost anything which could not be achieved with woven or knitted fabrics

They had to be ‘real’ garments

A mixture of men’s and women’s wear

Engineering of ‘design’ specifically for nonwovens


What problems did we encounter?

Fabrics can sometimes be delicate, can break down easily

Some fabrics are transparent

Need careful pattern engineering because of ‘immovability’ especially around armhole area

Generally do not react the same as ‘traditional’ garment fabrics


What can nonwovens offer?

Easily dyed/printed

No need for facings - offering a chance to re-engineer the product-cheaper?

Do not fray – offering a multitude of possibilities

Can be knitted/embroidered and embellished

A different ‘look’ and ‘feel’

A real alternative to ‘traditional’ fashion fabrics


What did we achieve?

A range of garments which could not be made in woven or knitted fabrics

‘Real’ garments

Garments which promote the benefits of nonwovens


What is the future?

Establishing a ‘partnership’ with nonwoven producers

Researching the next stage:

Mixing wovens with nonwovens?

Engineering of nonwovens for clothing?
Stacks Image 3065
Title
Stacks Image 3066
Title
Stacks Image 3067
Title
Stacks Image 3068
Title
Stacks Image 3069
Title
Stacks Image 3070
Title
Stacks Image 3071
Title
Stacks Image 3079
Title
Stacks Image 3080
Title
Stacks Image 3081
Title
Stacks Image 3082
Title
Stacks Image 3083
Title
Stacks Image 3084
Title
Stacks Image 3085
Title
Stacks Image 3086
Title
Stacks Image 3087
Title
Stacks Image 3088
Title
Stacks Image 3089
Title

MORE INFORMATION

Click the image below for a PDF of the presentation given at the 2006 Nonwovens Network seminar by Lynne Webster:
Alt image
Stacks Image 3410