Investigation of the effect of sewing pattern, sewing length, and fabric construction on sewing time in knitted fabrics
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Mehmet KÜÇÜK, Serkan BOZ
The Journal of The Textile Institute, Uluslararası, Wos, 2026, cilt 117, ss 2722-2732
DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2026.2653894
Özet
The conversion of two-dimensional garment patterns into three-dimensional assemblies directly influences process complexity in apparel production. The geometry and size of the sewn piece, along with fabric characteristics, affect operator control and sewing duration. Typical knitted fabric properties—such as stretch and edge curling—significantly impact sewing precision and time. This study examined the duration analysis of operator movements and sewing processes using 16 different sewing patterns and three fabric types. In reaching-touching times, group 2 showed the shortest times (single jersey: 3.28 sec, rib: 2.88 sec, pique: 2.78 sec), while group 12 had the longest times (single jersey: 4.49 sec, rib: 4.27 sec, pique: 4.30 sec). In terms of placing, group 5 has the lowest (pique: 7.8 sec), while group 14 and 15 have the highest times (single jersey: 14.7 sec). During the sewing process, group 2 has the shortest time (pique: 4.7 sec), while group 16 has the longest time (single jersey: 36.9 sec, rib: 31.5 sec, pique: 24.4 sec). Pique fabric offers the shortest total unit time, averaging 26.63 sec. Complex patterns (group 9–16) require longer times. Operator training and ergonomic adjustments can reduce times, especially in groups 12–16; groups 2 and 5 can serve as models for efficiency.