Selection of fusible interlining in apparel industry

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to select a fusible interlining in the production of men's shirts. The selection was based on bonding strength between the fabric and the interlining as a key property that defi nes the quality of the fusible interlining. The bonding strength was examined after fusing process and after fi ve cycles of laundering. The fabric was fused with three fusible interlinings from diff erent manufacturers and with diff erent properties.