Garment Industry
Definition
Specialty market for fusible interfacing, label attachment, and garment processing.
Historical Background
1980s: hot-melt and double-sided tapes simplified garment processing.
Example
Shirt collars, suit shoulders, down jacket seams all use tape. Like the skeleton of clothing.
Formula
Apparel Tape Usage = Per-Garment Usage x Production Volume
Core Concepts
Requirements: soft, wash-resistant, eco-friendly. Must withstand repeated washing and ironing.
Extended Applications
Fusible interfacing: hot-melt; labels: double-sided (removable); down jacket: heat-pressed (sealing); athletic wear: TPU (elastic); footwear: bend-resistant.