The Fashion Department has an extensive range of machinery
Industrial machine for garment construction
A machine for neatening raw edges
Heavy duty machine for thicker fabrics
Stretch fabrics and decorative stitching
Stitches two rows simultaneously
Stretch fabric, mainly used for hemming
Staff use only, please ask a technician
Inserting eyelets, poppers, rivets and jean buttons
These can be booked out through Connect2 and used at home. Inductions are required
A specialized sewing machine that creates intricate designs on fabric
Bonds man made fabrics together
Applies adhesive tape through a heat process to seal seams. Ideal for outerwear
Applies bonding tape to the edge of a garment. Ideal for lingerie, sportswear, stretch and compression garments as well as waterproof and outerwear garments.
Folds the bonded edge applying heat to seal it.
Optitex
Digital Pattern Software
A library of digital patterns
A process of transferring a hard copy 2D paper pattern into the digital file using Optitex
Prints out the digital copy from the Optitex Software
STAFF ONLY
Links to the digital software Optitex to cut fabric
Digitally prints images on fabric.
Staff lead, please ask a technician
Available soon