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<strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Apparel</strong> <strong>Markets</strong>, 1st quarter 2006<br />
Profile of Bemis: a leader in bonded seam technology<br />
It is designed for undergarments,<br />
activewear and<br />
intimate apparel where<br />
stretch and recovery are<br />
required<br />
Its use in performance<br />
apparel results in a lightweight<br />
garment which<br />
appears sleek and seamless,<br />
and performs better<br />
Sewfree bonds withstand<br />
more than 50 wash cycles<br />
In outerwear the bond is<br />
waterproof and permanent<br />
Sewfree was introduced in 2002 and is designed for use in<br />
undergarments, activewear and intimate apparel where stretch and<br />
recovery are required. It has been used by a number of high profile<br />
technical outerwear manufacturers including Arc’Teryx, Marmot,<br />
Mountain Hardwear and The North Face. In addition, Nike ACG has<br />
incorporated Bemis bonded seam technology into its NoSew garments.<br />
The use of Sewfree in performance apparel has a number of benefits.<br />
For example, it results in a garment with a sleek and seamless<br />
appearance. Also, the weight of the garment is reduced because there is<br />
no stitching and there are no bulky seams. Furthermore, it improves the<br />
garment’s performance.<br />
Sewfree bonds are said to be durable and capable of withstanding more<br />
than 50 wash cycles.<br />
Another benefit of particular relevance for outerwear is that Sewfree<br />
provides a waterproof and permanent bond.<br />
In intimate apparel there is<br />
less abrasion, a slimmer profile<br />
and more seam stretch<br />
For intimate apparel, there is the added benefit that a stitch-free bond<br />
causes less abrasion, has a slimmer profile and allows seams to<br />
stretch.<br />
Sewfree can also incorporate Besides eliminating the need for stitched seams, Sewfree can be used<br />
zips, pockets, cuffs, hems and to incorporate zips, pockets, cuffs, hems and draw-string channels.<br />
draw-string channels<br />
Figure 2<br />
Mountain Hardwear jacket made<br />
with Bemis Sewfree elastic<br />
polyurethane film<br />
Source: Mountain Hardwear<br />
The strength comes from a<br />
resolidified fluid<br />
Sewfree is applied using a combination of heat and pressure. This melts<br />
the film to produce a fluid which wets the surface. The fluid is allowed<br />
to cool and resolidify to form enough cohesive strength to attach two<br />
fabrics.<br />
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