NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, GANDHINAGAR

A STUDY DONE ON IRONING TABLEASSEWING PRODUCTS AND MACHENARY EQUIPMENTS END TERM JURY ASSIGNMENT

SUBMITTED TO :SUBMITTED BY MR.PAVAN GODIAWALA RANGNATH RAMANDFT-4BATCH-2013-2017DATE-14/05/20151The square or rectangular padded table used for the bulk of the pressing procedure is called ironing table.

The ironing tables are significantly larger than a regular ironing board to allow the costume technician to spread large pieces of fabric out flat for proper pressing.IRONING TABLEThere are three types of iron tables

vacuum tableup steam tableBlow up table

Types of Ironing tableIn vacuum table , the vacuum is sucked through the table surface to lay the garment flat on the surface as well as suck the residual moisture and heat from the garment after ironing.

It is commonly or universally used ironing table.Vacuum table

In this table, steam comes up from table surface through garments thus moistening the garment.

This is used for knitted garments, where ironing is not advisable as the movement of iron deform the garment.An up-steam table guarantees a complete and even distribution of steam and suction over the whole surface.

Up steam table

The surface of the up steam table is possibly inclined 6 , 9 or 12 degree.

All parts contacted by steam are made of stainless steel.which prevents spots from corrosion and guarantees a long working life and trouble-free operation.Cont.In 1969, VEIT invented the blow up table that offers cushioning effect to the garments due to the upward thrust of air from the table which prevents ironing marks on the garments.

Air blowing is used in combination with vacuum to assist in finishing the garment without leaving marks.Blow Up tableUsing air blowing, the garment is expanded and pressed on a cushion of air where ironing is possible without putting in marks.

This is especially good on lined garment and silkCont. VEIT Uniset Flat Top

Designed for the garment industry, studios and alteration shops.

This table has two version

suction-only versionsuction and blowing versionSome standard table by VEIT

Suction-only version is suitable for underdressing operations like ironing small parts such as collar, cuffs and applying pads.

Suction and blowing version, suitable for finishing trousers and to avoid marks and shine when ironing sensitive fabricsCont..Suitable for Ladies Wear like dresses, skirts and blouses.

It has both suction as well as suction and blowing up system.

It has manual adjustment of suction/suction and blowing power. VEIT Uniset DB

DC motor is used for transfers the vacuum and AC motor is used in blower.

Power of AC motor is 0.5 hp.

Motor capacity 0.55 kw.Parts of ironing table

It is very important to have a proper cover system to maintain proper suction, which should not be too hard or too soft.

The cover cloth should be porous to be able to draw the vacuum through the garment to dry and cool it.

Ironing Table Cover ClothThere are Five layers: The Top Cover The Intermediate Layer Adjusting Fibre Base Layer and Ironing Surface

Ironing Table Consists Of Following Layers:-

The Top Cover may consist of either synthetic fibre, which has long life, short-term heat-resistance up to 1800 C and hand washable in soap water (300 C). Polyester fibre, especially for fabrics that are subject to sheen and mostly used with hard covers (seam ironing). It could also use synthetic coarse fibre, which is slide resistant. It keeps the garment as positioned, has a long life and short-term heat-resistance up to 1900 C.

The Top CoverThis padding is responsible for the softness of the covering and thus directly influences the ironing result. A hard padding usually is more durable and speeds up ironing as the pressure of the iron is not absorbed.Adjusting FibreThe Adjusting Fibre guarantees the complete splitting of the condensate drops and reduces the humidity in the cover system.

The Intermediate Layer(about 5 10 mm thick)The Base Layer is generally a patented silicon mat for long term good suction result. This distributes strong airflow evenly over the entire surface, can be cleaned easily by compressed air.

It could also be of polyurethane material of 6 mm thickness, which permits good air flow over the entire surface.

Base Layer

Referred from magazine stitch world ,November 2006http://www.cwu.edu/~robinsos/ppages/resources/costxt/costxt_2.htmhttp://www.reliablecorporation.com/Products/Professional-Tables/724HAB-7200VBFrom the article VEIT pressing for excellence.http://www.veit.de/bg/ironing-and-pressing-garments/ironing-tables/

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