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Should I necessarily use organic cotton threads in organic cotton garments? What are the merits and demerits of these thread qualities?
It is worth checking organic cotton standards, as it may not be necessary to use organic cotton threads. Organic cotton’s properties such as strength elongation are limited due to its organic cultivating conditions.
How to I determine seam strength?
Stitch type, seam type, thread type and size etc. play vital roles in seam strength. Choosing all these properly can enhance seam strength. A generic formula is available to determine seam strength: For lockstitch = Stitch per inch (SPI) x Thread breaking strength (STS) x 1.5 For chainstitch = Stitch per inch (SPI) x Thread […]