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<strong>Determining</strong> <strong>your</strong><br />
<strong>sewing</strong> <strong>thread</strong><br />
<strong>requirements</strong><br />
Service & Technik<br />
Information for the <strong>sewing</strong> industry
<strong>Determining</strong> <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
<strong>Determining</strong> the <strong>thread</strong> demand is very important and<br />
should not be roughly estimated. The better you calculate<br />
the <strong>thread</strong> demand, the more you can avoid keeping too<br />
much stock on hand. In this way determining the exact<br />
calculation of <strong>thread</strong> demand can directly influence a<br />
decrease in costs.<br />
An effective system to calculate this <strong>thread</strong> demand can<br />
vary according to the:<br />
2<br />
product group<br />
product design<br />
process of product<br />
batch size<br />
the organisation within the company<br />
and many other factors require different calculation<br />
instruments and processes. In order to offer the suitable<br />
solution for each and every garment manufacturer,<br />
<strong>AMANN</strong> has developed various calculation aids in the<br />
last few years – in close cooperation with the garment<br />
industry. This brochure offers an overview of the available<br />
calculation methods and affords a detailed <strong>requirements</strong><br />
table for the most important stitch types – a reference<br />
guide for each <strong>thread</strong> calculation.<br />
The basis of each <strong>thread</strong> demand calculation is the<br />
determination of the stitch type and the <strong>sewing</strong> parameter.<br />
With this result we can determine the <strong>thread</strong> demand by<br />
multiplying the seam length with the given <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
value. It is a good idea to subdivide into needle, bobbin<br />
and, when needed, cover <strong>thread</strong> categories, in order to<br />
allow for the various layouts of the individual <strong>thread</strong><br />
systems in the disposition.<br />
Factors of influence on the <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
The <strong>thread</strong> demand is dependant on numerous factors.<br />
The <strong>thread</strong> demand data in the overview tables in this<br />
brochure (p. 4 – 8) are based on these parameters used<br />
in practice:<br />
Stitch depth: 4 stitches/cm<br />
Fabric weight: 1,0 mm<br />
(at two layers of fabric)<br />
Seam width: see table data<br />
Seam length: 1 metre<br />
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The illustrated results in the <strong>thread</strong> demand per stitch type<br />
table were arrived at by finishing, undoing and measuring<br />
sample seams under the above-mentioned <strong>AMANN</strong><br />
<strong>sewing</strong> technique conditions.<br />
The influence of stitch density<br />
The stitch density has a great influence on <strong>thread</strong> demand,<br />
in particular in stitch types with cross-directional <strong>thread</strong>s<br />
(zigzag, blanket stitching, and cover stitching). An increase<br />
of stitch density from 4 to 6 stitches/cm with the lockstitch<br />
(stitch type 301) leads, for example, to an increased<br />
<strong>thread</strong> demand of about 15%. With the 2 needle covering<br />
chainstitch (stitch type 602) <strong>thread</strong> demand rises with the<br />
same increase of stitch density to 35%. This must be taken<br />
into consideration during calculation in order to make<br />
sure to avoid having not enough stock on hand with the<br />
resulting costly subsequent deliveries.<br />
<strong>AMANN</strong> has researched the influence of stitch densities<br />
on the most important stitch types. The results can be<br />
requested at <strong>your</strong> convenience in <strong>AMANN</strong> Technical<br />
Sewing Service.<br />
The influence of stitch density on <strong>thread</strong> demand for<br />
stitch type 301 and 401<br />
Thread demand in m (per 1 m of seam)<br />
7<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
stitch type 401 (double chainstitch)<br />
stitch type 301 (double lockstitch)<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
Stitch density (stitches / cm)
The influence of fabric weight<br />
A change in fabric weight also has a great effect on the<br />
<strong>thread</strong> demand where, besides a change in overall <strong>thread</strong><br />
demand, the ratio between needle and bobbin <strong>thread</strong>s<br />
could shift. With exception of the double lockstitch – and<br />
presuming an ideal distribution – all stitch types whose<br />
chains lie not within but outside the fabric, increase their<br />
percentage of needle and bobbin <strong>thread</strong>s with increasing<br />
fabric weight. With the double chainstitch only the needle<br />
<strong>thread</strong> demand increases with increasing fabric weight,<br />
whereas the bobbin <strong>thread</strong> demand remains constant.<br />
The influence of fabric weight on <strong>thread</strong> demand using<br />
the stitch type 401 (double chainstitch) as an example<br />
Thread demand in m (per 1 m of seam)<br />
8<br />
7<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
Bobbin <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
Total <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
All-inclusive calculation<br />
Basic <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
Fabric weight (in millimetres)<br />
1. Using values arrived at in practice<br />
as a basis<br />
2. Using a model catalogue as a guide,<br />
for example the <strong>AMANN</strong> Sewing<br />
Thread Inventory Planner<br />
Developing <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
The influence of tension on stitches<br />
The <strong>thread</strong> tension will alter the <strong>thread</strong> demand value<br />
according to setting. This can change the ratio between<br />
needle, bobbin and, if applicable, cover <strong>thread</strong>. It can<br />
also greatly influence the amount of the overall <strong>thread</strong><br />
demand. In practice, great fluctuations in the ratio between<br />
the <strong>thread</strong>s as well as in the overall <strong>thread</strong> demand have<br />
been noticed especially in stitch types 500 and 600. This<br />
may also be due to the fact that in practice an ideal<br />
distribution of <strong>thread</strong>s does not always prevail.<br />
This is to be allowed for should the parameters <strong>thread</strong><br />
tension, stitch density, fabric weight or seam widths in the<br />
calculation not match the data in this brochure. Missing<br />
demand values for seams that have been developed<br />
under other <strong>sewing</strong> parameters should be determined by<br />
practical research methods, this means by undoing stitches<br />
and measuring them.<br />
The <strong>thread</strong> demand values in the tables are net values,<br />
meaning that the <strong>thread</strong> demand relates exclusively to a<br />
one meter long sewn seam. The <strong>thread</strong> demand for<br />
starting and ending a seam, changing <strong>thread</strong>s, embroidering,<br />
chain stitching, etc. has not been allowed for.<br />
In order to establish a sufficient <strong>thread</strong> demand calculation,<br />
a <strong>thread</strong> allowance must be added to the net calculation<br />
result. Through our experience this allowance to be added<br />
must lie between 15 and 25 % of the end net calculation.<br />
This allowance takes fluctuations resulting from the<br />
respective degree of size and other influences of production<br />
and methods into consideration.<br />
Individual calculation<br />
1. Without aid<br />
2. Using the module system of the<br />
<strong>AMANN</strong> Sewing Thread Inventory<br />
Planner<br />
3. With software support<br />
(<strong>AMANN</strong> NBE program)<br />
3
<strong>AMANN</strong> <strong>sewing</strong> <strong>thread</strong> requirement tables<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
chainstitch<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
blindstitch<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
blindstitch<br />
Lockstitch<br />
(Hand stitch<br />
type)<br />
Stitch Type<br />
101<br />
103<br />
105<br />
209<br />
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Seam Construction Seam Appearance<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
Top Bottom<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
Seam<br />
Width<br />
Stitches<br />
mm (per cm)<br />
2 NF: 3,80 m<br />
NF = Needle <strong>thread</strong> · GF = Bobbin / looper <strong>thread</strong> · LF = Cover <strong>thread</strong> Remember to allow extra <strong>thread</strong> for beginning and end of seam<br />
–<br />
–<br />
–<br />
–<br />
2<br />
2<br />
4<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per 1m of seam<br />
NF: 4,50 m<br />
%<br />
100 %<br />
100 %<br />
NF: 4,50 m 100 %<br />
NF: 1,40 m 100 %<br />
4
Double<br />
lockstitch<br />
Double<br />
lockstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Double<br />
lockstitch<br />
Multi-stitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Double<br />
chainstitch<br />
Double<br />
chainstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Stitch Type<br />
301<br />
304<br />
321<br />
404<br />
NF = Needle <strong>thread</strong> · GF = Bobbin / looper <strong>thread</strong> · LF = Cover <strong>thread</strong> Remember to allow extra <strong>thread</strong> for beginning and end of seam<br />
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Seam Construction Seam Appearance<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
Top Bottom<br />
GF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
NF<br />
GF 5<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
401 – 4<br />
GF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
Seam<br />
Width<br />
Stitches<br />
mm (per cm)<br />
–<br />
8<br />
3<br />
4<br />
4<br />
18<br />
4<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per 1m of seam<br />
NF: 1,40 m<br />
GF: 1,40 m<br />
2,80 m<br />
NF: 2,70 m<br />
GF: 2,70 m<br />
5,40 m<br />
NF: 6,50 m<br />
GF: 6,50 m<br />
13,00 m<br />
NF: 1,70 m<br />
GF: 3,10 m<br />
4,80 m<br />
NF: 2,40 m<br />
GF: 4,40 m<br />
6,80 m<br />
%<br />
50 %<br />
50 %<br />
100 %<br />
50 %<br />
50 %<br />
100 %<br />
50 %<br />
50 %<br />
100 %<br />
35 %<br />
65 %<br />
100 %<br />
35 %<br />
65 %<br />
100 %<br />
5
Two-needle<br />
double chainstitch<br />
with common looper<br />
Three-needle<br />
double chainstitch<br />
with common looper<br />
Two-times<br />
double<br />
chainstitch<br />
with cover <strong>thread</strong><br />
Two-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge stitch<br />
Interlaced at<br />
needle hole<br />
Stitch Type<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge stitch<br />
406<br />
407<br />
408<br />
502<br />
NF = Needle <strong>thread</strong> · GF = Bobbin / looper <strong>thread</strong> · LF = Cover <strong>thread</strong> Remember to allow extra <strong>thread</strong> for beginning and end of seam<br />
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Seam Construction Seam Appearance<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
Top Bottom<br />
LF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
6<br />
6<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
NF: 3,40 m<br />
GF: 8,40 m<br />
11,80 m<br />
NF: 5,10 m<br />
GF: 11,60 m<br />
16,70 m<br />
501 7 4 NF: 16,40 m 100 %<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
NF 5<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
GF<br />
Seam<br />
Width<br />
Stitches<br />
mm (per cm)<br />
5<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per 1m of seam<br />
NF: 3,40 m<br />
GF: 6,20 m<br />
LF: 5,80 m<br />
15,40 m<br />
NF: 1,70 m<br />
GF: 10,00 m<br />
11,70 m<br />
%<br />
29 %<br />
71 %<br />
100 %<br />
30 %<br />
70 %<br />
100 %<br />
22 %<br />
40 %<br />
38 %<br />
100 %<br />
15 %<br />
85 %<br />
100 %<br />
6
Two-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge<br />
stitch<br />
Interlaced on edge<br />
Three-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge<br />
stitch<br />
Interlaced at<br />
needle hole<br />
Three-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge<br />
stitch<br />
Interlaced on edge<br />
Four-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge<br />
stitch (Mock safety<br />
stitch) Interlaced at<br />
needle hole<br />
Four-<strong>thread</strong><br />
overedge<br />
stitch<br />
Interlaced at<br />
needle hole<br />
Stitch Type<br />
503<br />
504<br />
505<br />
514<br />
NF = Needle <strong>thread</strong> · GF = Bobbin / looper <strong>thread</strong> · LF = Cover <strong>thread</strong> Remember to allow extra <strong>thread</strong> for beginning and end of seam<br />
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Seam Construction Seam Appearance<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
Top Bottom<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
GF<br />
GF<br />
GF<br />
GF<br />
512 GF<br />
6 4<br />
GF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF 6<br />
GF<br />
Seam<br />
Width<br />
Stitches<br />
mm (per cm)<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per 1m of seam<br />
NF: 6,70 m<br />
GF: 5,00 m<br />
11,70 m<br />
NF: 1,70 m<br />
GF: 12,10 m<br />
13,80 m<br />
NF: 6,30 m<br />
GF: 7,50 m<br />
13,80 m<br />
NF: 3,40 m<br />
GF: 12,90 m<br />
16,30 m<br />
NF: 3,40 m<br />
GF: 13,70 m<br />
17,10 m<br />
%<br />
57 %<br />
43 %<br />
100 %<br />
12 %<br />
88 %<br />
100 %<br />
46 %<br />
54 %<br />
100 %<br />
21 %<br />
79 %<br />
100 %<br />
20 %<br />
80 %<br />
100 %<br />
7
Two-needle<br />
covering<br />
chain-stitch<br />
with cover <strong>thread</strong><br />
Three-needle<br />
covering<br />
chain-stitch<br />
with cover <strong>thread</strong><br />
Four-needle<br />
covering<br />
chain-stitch<br />
with cover <strong>thread</strong><br />
Seam<br />
Operation<br />
Circular tack<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
chainstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Bartack<br />
Double lockstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Stitch Type<br />
602<br />
605<br />
607<br />
Stitch Type<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
304<br />
NF = Needle <strong>thread</strong> · GF = Bobbin / looper <strong>thread</strong> · LF = Cover <strong>thread</strong> Remember to allow extra <strong>thread</strong> for beginning and end of seam<br />
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Seam Construction Seam Appearance<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
Top Bottom<br />
LF<br />
LF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
LF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
NF<br />
GF<br />
Seam Appearance Type<br />
NF<br />
mm<br />
107 2 7 NF: 0,07 m 100 %<br />
12<br />
Seam<br />
Width<br />
Stitches<br />
mm (per cm)<br />
6<br />
6<br />
6<br />
42<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
No. of<br />
Stitches<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per 1m of seam<br />
NF: 3,40 m<br />
GF: 8,40 m<br />
LF: 5,10 m<br />
16,90 m<br />
NF: 5,10 m<br />
GF: 11,60 m<br />
LF: 5,80 m<br />
22,50 m<br />
NF: 6,80 m<br />
GF: 14,80 m<br />
LF: 5,80 m<br />
27,40 m<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per unit<br />
NF: 0,30 m<br />
GF: 0,20 m<br />
0,50 m<br />
%<br />
20 %<br />
50 %<br />
30 %<br />
100 %<br />
23 %<br />
52 %<br />
25 %<br />
100 %<br />
25 %<br />
54 %<br />
21 %<br />
100 %<br />
%<br />
60 %<br />
40 %<br />
100 %<br />
8
Seam<br />
Operation<br />
Lingerie<br />
buttonhole<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
chainstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Lingerie<br />
buttonhole<br />
Double lockstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Eyelet<br />
buttonhole<br />
without bartack<br />
Double chainstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
Sewing on<br />
button Lingerie<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
chainstitch without<br />
button shank<br />
Sewing on<br />
button<br />
Outerwear<br />
Single-<strong>thread</strong><br />
chainstitch with<br />
button shank<br />
Sewing on<br />
button<br />
Double lockstitch<br />
Zigzag<br />
ISO 4915<br />
DIN 61400<br />
107<br />
304<br />
404<br />
107<br />
304<br />
NF = Needle <strong>thread</strong> · GF = Bobbin / looper <strong>thread</strong> · LF = Cover <strong>thread</strong> Remember to allow extra <strong>thread</strong> for beginning and end of seam<br />
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Seam Appearance Type<br />
mm<br />
16<br />
18<br />
30<br />
90<br />
160<br />
96<br />
NF: 0,50 m 100 %<br />
NF: 0,10 m<br />
GF: 0,85 m<br />
0,95 m<br />
NF: 0,80 m<br />
GF: 0,20 m<br />
1,00 m<br />
NF: 0,10 m<br />
GF: 0,05 m<br />
0,15 m<br />
NF: 0,20 m<br />
GF: 0,10 m<br />
0,30 m<br />
10 %<br />
90 %<br />
100 %<br />
80 %<br />
20 %<br />
100 %<br />
2-hole 7 NF: 0,20 m 100 %<br />
4-hole 14 NF: 0,40 m 100 %<br />
107 4-hole 21 NF: 0,60 m 100 %<br />
2-hole<br />
4-hole<br />
No. of<br />
Stitches<br />
6<br />
12<br />
Thread<br />
Required<br />
per unit<br />
%<br />
65 %<br />
35 %<br />
100 %<br />
65 %<br />
35 %<br />
100 %<br />
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Empirical data for roughly calculating the amount of <strong>thread</strong> required<br />
The table below is intended as a guide. The <strong>thread</strong> consumption figures it contains are based on fashionable and<br />
qualitative characteristics of the individual garments listed. This means that standard <strong>thread</strong> amounts indicated are not<br />
arithmetical mean values derived from the maximum and minimum values shown in the Range of Variations column.<br />
They already include allowances for the beginning and end of seams as well as colour changes.<br />
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Men’s and<br />
Boys’ wear<br />
Business suit trousers/<br />
corduroy jeans<br />
Blue denim jeans<br />
Sackcoat, blazer<br />
Waistcoat<br />
Winter coat<br />
Poplin coat<br />
Shorts<br />
Smock<br />
Work suit (two-piece)<br />
Bib slacks<br />
Anorak, blouson<br />
Bathing/dressing gown<br />
Tracksuit<br />
Underwear<br />
Lingerie<br />
Men’s dress shirt (long-sleeved)<br />
Men’s undershirt, T shirt<br />
Ladie’s panties, Men’s briefs<br />
Panty girdle<br />
Bra<br />
Pyjama<br />
Night gown<br />
Standard<br />
Amount<br />
(m)<br />
300<br />
280<br />
190<br />
70<br />
265<br />
265<br />
90<br />
255<br />
375<br />
225<br />
210<br />
210<br />
200<br />
Standard<br />
Amount<br />
(m)<br />
125<br />
80<br />
100<br />
100<br />
55<br />
200<br />
150<br />
Range of<br />
Variation<br />
(m)<br />
250 – 350<br />
230 – 370<br />
170 – 240<br />
57 – 80<br />
250 – 285<br />
250 – 285<br />
80 – 100<br />
230 – 285<br />
345 – 400<br />
200 – 250<br />
170 – 250<br />
170 – 250<br />
170 – 250<br />
Range of<br />
Variation<br />
(m)<br />
115 – 150<br />
70 – 90<br />
80 – 100<br />
80 – 120<br />
40 – 80<br />
170 – 200<br />
130 – 190<br />
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Overlocking Seams<br />
(m)<br />
170<br />
130<br />
45<br />
–<br />
60<br />
40<br />
50<br />
90<br />
185<br />
115<br />
40<br />
110<br />
120<br />
Overlocking Seams<br />
(m)<br />
80<br />
65<br />
80<br />
80<br />
20<br />
120<br />
100<br />
Distribution<br />
Distribution<br />
Assembly and<br />
Ornamental Seams (m)<br />
130<br />
150<br />
145<br />
70<br />
205<br />
225<br />
40<br />
165<br />
190<br />
110<br />
170<br />
100<br />
80<br />
Assembly and<br />
Ornamental Seams (m)<br />
45<br />
15<br />
20<br />
20<br />
35<br />
80<br />
50
Ladies’ wear<br />
Dress (unlined)<br />
Dress (lined)<br />
Skirt (unlined)<br />
Skirt (lined)<br />
Jacket<br />
Costume (two-piece)<br />
Shoes<br />
Slacks<br />
Poplin coat<br />
Winter coat<br />
Smock<br />
Blouse<br />
Bathing suit<br />
Pyjama suit<br />
Men’s shoes (elegant)<br />
Men’s shoes (casual)<br />
Men’s boots<br />
Ladies’ shoes (elegant)<br />
Ladies’ shoes (casual)<br />
Ladies’ boots<br />
Standard<br />
Amount<br />
(m)<br />
150<br />
195<br />
110<br />
170<br />
200<br />
400<br />
200<br />
285<br />
285<br />
225<br />
120<br />
120<br />
200<br />
Standard<br />
Amount<br />
(m)<br />
21<br />
26<br />
33<br />
26<br />
26<br />
33<br />
Range of<br />
Variation<br />
(m)<br />
125 – 180<br />
160 – 255<br />
90 – 140<br />
150 – 200<br />
170 – 260<br />
310 – 490<br />
180 – 240<br />
250 – 370<br />
250 – 370<br />
170 – 280<br />
100 – 150<br />
100 – 140<br />
170 – 250<br />
Range of<br />
Variation<br />
(m)<br />
17 – 28<br />
23 – 30<br />
28 – 40<br />
23 – 30<br />
23 – 30<br />
25 – 45<br />
Overlocking Seams<br />
(m)<br />
90<br />
100<br />
75<br />
125<br />
60<br />
135<br />
150<br />
45<br />
45<br />
75<br />
55<br />
70<br />
100<br />
Overlocking Seams<br />
(m)<br />
–<br />
–<br />
–<br />
–<br />
–<br />
–<br />
Distribution<br />
Distribution<br />
Assembly and<br />
Ornamental Seams (m)<br />
60<br />
95<br />
35<br />
45<br />
140<br />
265<br />
50<br />
240<br />
240<br />
150<br />
65<br />
50<br />
100<br />
Assembly and<br />
Ornamental Seams (m)<br />
21<br />
26<br />
33<br />
26<br />
26<br />
33<br />
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<strong>Determining</strong> <strong>thread</strong> demand with the Sewing Thread Inventory Planner<br />
The Sewing Thread Inventory Planner is an especially<br />
effective way to arrive at a calculation. For the most<br />
important product groups in Men’s and Boys’ wear and<br />
Ladies’ wear the <strong>thread</strong> demand values can be quickly<br />
and easily taken from a folder without much effort. The<br />
Sewing Thread Inventory Planner is built on a basis of<br />
illustrations of models and model elements and their<br />
respective <strong>thread</strong> demand values. There are two<br />
different ways to use this process for <strong>your</strong> calculation :<br />
<strong>Determining</strong> the <strong>thread</strong> demand by<br />
using the model illustrations<br />
With the aid of<br />
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the illustration<br />
the description of different customary processes<br />
the illustration<br />
detailed additional information<br />
the respective model presented in a product group is<br />
clearly described. When the model in the Sewing Thread<br />
Inventory Planner matches the garment to be calculated<br />
then the user can record the respective <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
at a glance and adopt the value into his calculation. This<br />
is the simplest and fastest method to determine the <strong>thread</strong><br />
amount in a garment.<br />
According to product group, up to 5 different model<br />
variations are presented, meaning a large diversity of<br />
variations creating excellent preconditions for the calculation<br />
process. For some models there are up to 3 customary<br />
processes calculated that are used in practice – also in<br />
this regard the chances are great that “his” model may<br />
be found in the Sewing Thread Inventory Planner.<br />
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<strong>Determining</strong> the <strong>thread</strong> demand by<br />
using the module method<br />
Using the elemental models for all important product<br />
groups and default modules as a guide, individual models<br />
can be put together and calculated.<br />
The elemental model contains the<br />
seam positions that are required<br />
for the finishing of the respective<br />
garment piece. This means details<br />
specific to the model like pockets<br />
or seam finishes of trousers etc.,<br />
are not calculated because these<br />
could be designed in every possible<br />
variation. In the elemental model<br />
the customary process types used<br />
in practice are given under the<br />
heading “Variations”.<br />
The variations that are the basis<br />
of the calculation define the types<br />
of seams and the stitch types used<br />
for them and the finishing processes for the most important<br />
seam positions.<br />
In the category “Modules” functional and decorative<br />
model elements are presented to be used by the garment<br />
manufacturer to create a basis<br />
model.<br />
Belonging to this, amongst<br />
others, is a multitude of<br />
differentiating pocket solutions,<br />
quilting and collar<br />
designs. By adding the<br />
specified <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
values for the building blocks<br />
and the respective basis model<br />
the sum for the total model<br />
can be calculated.<br />
A Sewing Thread Inventory<br />
Plan-ner solely for the Ladies’<br />
wear and Men’s and Boys’<br />
wear is available. The following product groups can be<br />
found in the folder:<br />
Ladies’ wear<br />
Blazers, blouses, trousers, jeans, polo shirts, skirts, T-shirts<br />
Men’s and Boys’ wear<br />
Suit Jackets, vests, trousers, shirts, denim shirts, jeans,<br />
polo shirts, T-shirts<br />
Sewing Sewing Thread Thread<br />
Inventory Inventory Planner Planner<br />
Ladies’ Ladies’ wear/Men’s wear/Men’s and and<br />
Boys’ Boys’ wear, wear, german german or english: english:<br />
39,– 39,– Euro Euro
<strong>Determining</strong> <strong>thread</strong> demand with the NBE program<br />
The NBE program is a professional software solution to<br />
support the calculation of <strong>thread</strong> demand. The NBE<br />
program can, considering all the important parameters<br />
that influence <strong>thread</strong> demand, create one exact <strong>thread</strong><br />
demand calculation per <strong>sewing</strong> operation. You just have<br />
to enter the required seam positions that are to be<br />
calculated and the respective parameters. The calculation<br />
and exact evaluation is taken care of by the NBE program.<br />
The result is a detailed work plan and <strong>thread</strong> demand<br />
overview giving the required consumption for the <strong>thread</strong><br />
article to be used and can be applied as a work basis<br />
directly out of the disposition.<br />
The NBE program was developed in close association<br />
with the garment industry, therefore distinguishing itself<br />
from other programs for its practice-oriented and userfriendly<br />
principle. The advantages of determining <strong>thread</strong><br />
demand by using a computer program shows in the<br />
flexible usability of the great amount of data calculated<br />
by entering the various models and modules. With the<br />
NBE program a complicated and quick alteration of<br />
models is made possible, as well as the simple putting<br />
together of new models by adding modules and base<br />
models. This type of calculation is particularly efficient<br />
and precise at the same time.<br />
To guarantee an optimal calculation, the NBE program<br />
fulfils the following <strong>requirements</strong>:<br />
Networking capability<br />
Based on well-known software<br />
(Microsoft Access 2000)<br />
Designed for user-friendliness<br />
Simple, clearly organized system<br />
Visual presentation (models, stitch types)<br />
International usability<br />
(Language choice German and English)<br />
Flexibility (product diversity, individual<br />
user’s needs)<br />
It is possible to integrate the NBE program into existing<br />
PDM solutions. Examples are available. Individual –<br />
according to existing software in the company – clarification<br />
of the integration or linkage should be possible. The<br />
<strong>AMANN</strong> Technical Sewing Service is happy to be of<br />
assistance.<br />
The NBE program is available in the German and English<br />
language. The CD-ROM comes with a detailed manual.<br />
NBE NBE program program<br />
german german or or english: english:<br />
95,– 95,– Euro Euro<br />
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<strong>AMANN</strong> product range<br />
Application recommendations for <strong>AMANN</strong> <strong>sewing</strong> <strong>thread</strong>s and<br />
ACKERMANN embroidery <strong>thread</strong>s<br />
Sewing of ultra-lightweight fabrics<br />
<strong>Determining</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>sewing</strong> <strong>thread</strong> <strong>requirements</strong><br />
Sewing on buttons securely<br />
<strong>AMANN</strong> <strong>sewing</strong> <strong>thread</strong>s for shoes<br />
and leather goods<br />
Sewing knitted fabrics<br />
Guidelines for <strong>sewing</strong> of outerwear, underwear, lingerie, shirts,<br />
blouses, swimwear and leisurewear<br />
Service & Technology<br />
100011<br />
100015<br />
100023<br />
100029<br />
100034<br />
100041<br />
The sewability of elastic fabric 100541
An overview of <strong>AMANN</strong> <strong>thread</strong> products<br />
An overview of ACKERMANN embroidery <strong>thread</strong>s<br />
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about <strong>sewing</strong> and processing technology.<br />
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