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FAQ

What are the categories of fusible interlinings based on their base fabric?

Woven fusible interlinings

  • 100% cotton fabrics

  • Blended fabrics

Knitted fusible interlinings  

  • Warp-knitted fabrics

  • Weft-knitted fabrics

Nonwoven fusible interlinings (commonly known as nonwoven fusible interlinings)

  • Dip-coated nonwoven fusible interlinings

  • Hot-rolled nonwoven fusible interlinings

  • Nonwoven interlinings with woven chains

What are the essential properties of a fusible interlining?

After bonding the fabric and interlining, the assembly should possess a certain degree of peel strength and generally withstand machine washing (40°C) or dry cleaning. Shirt interlinings can withstand washing at 95°C.

The shrinkage rate and thermal shrinkage rate of the interlining should be similar to those of the fabric.

After bonding, the fabric should be supple yet firm, combining elasticity with a certain degree of stiffness, offering a full-bodied feel and good drape.

It should have good breathability.

The bonding temperature range of the interlining should be compatible with the fabric’s properties and should not damage the fabric during bonding.

What are the main characteristics of fusible interlining? (What are the benefits of using fusible interlining?)

It bonds directly to the fabric, giving garments a structured, crisp, and attractive appearance.

It simplifies garment manufacturing processes and is suitable for mechanized production.

It has minimal shrinkage and excellent wash resistance, maintaining its shape even after repeated washing.

It comes in a wide variety of types and has broad applications, including as interlining for clothing, shoe and hat linings, and decorative linings; thicknesses can be freely combined.

What is fusible interfacing?

Hot-melt adhesive interlining, commonly referred to as interlining (also known as hot-melt lining), is a reusable lining fabric produced by uniformly applying hot-melt adhesive in specific patterns (such as dots, grids, or random patterns) onto a base fabric. Under certain conditions, it can be firmly bonded to the outer fabric through heat and pressure, thereby helping garments maintain their shape and structure. Common base fabrics include woven fabrics, knitted fabrics (warp-knitted fabrics, warp-knitted fabrics with weft), and nonwoven fabrics (produced by bonding or hot-rolling methods). Hot-melt adhesives include polyethylene, polyamide copolymers, polyester copolymers, and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.

What are the different categories of interlinings based on their performance characteristics?

Non-adhesive (adhesive-free) interlinings.

Process-bonded (also known as temporary-bonded) interlinings.

Fully adhesive (permanently bonded) interlinings.

What are the main categories of interlining based on the part of the garment where they are used?

Collar interlining (collar face interlining, collar stand interlining)

Front body interlining (bust interlining, facing interlining, main body interlining)

Small components (shoulder interlining, cuff interlining, gusset interlining, hem interlining, vent interlining, belt loop interlining, placket interlining, waist interlining, back panel interlining, crotch interlining, and other reinforcing interlinings)

Based on the base fabric and general fabric categories, into which types can interlinings be classified?

  • Woven interlining (including plain weave, satin weave, twill weave, and segmented interlinings)

  • Non-woven Interlining

  • Knitted and woven interlinings (including warp-knitted, weft-knitted, and warp-knitted interlinings with weft-knitted backing)

  • Charcoal interlinings (including core-spun horsehair interlinings and wool interlinings)

  • Nonwoven interlinings with woven chains

What are the main functions of interfacing?

  • To enhance the elasticity and structure of garments and prevent them from losing their shape.

  • To improve the texture and drape of the fabric, giving the garment a smooth drape and defined silhouette, and enhancing its three-dimensional appearance.

  • To reinforce and strengthen specific areas of the garment.

For heavy-weight garments, it adds fullness and a substantial feel; for lightweight garments, it prevents transparency.

What is interlining?

Interlining is a specialized textile material used in the inner layers of garments, footwear, and headwear to provide reinforcement and structure. It can be a non-adhesive interlining, such as plain woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, or knitted fabric, or it can be an adhesive interlining created by coating the aforementioned materials with adhesive.

Why is the application of fusible interlining considered a major innovation in the garment industry?

Fusing interlining was invented in the 1950s in Europe due to a shortage of skilled workers after World War II, in search of a simpler garment sewing process. Its emergence was closely related to the rapid development of the chemical industry, especially polymer chemistry, after World War II. Fusible interlining is both crisp and elastic, retains its function even after washing, and is a cost-effective new type of garment accessory. The use of fusible interlining in garments has excellent benefits for both producers and consumers. For producers, the use of fusible interlining simplifies garment manufacturing processes, allows for a more appropriate expression of modern clothing styles, enhances garment quality, saves time and labor, increases production efficiency, and reduces costs, bringing a series of significant innovations to the garment industry. For consumers, garments using fusible interlining are exceptionally comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, crisp, retain their shape well, and are breathable. International experts now believe that garment style largely depends on the proper use of interlining. Interlining has risen from the traditional "skeleton" of garments to the "essence" of garments. In Europe, America, Japan, and other countries, 70-80% of garments use fusible interlinings. In my country, the application rate has also reached over 40%, while in the military industry, 90% of interlining garments currently use fusible interlinings. Along with the development of the garment industry, my country's fusible interlining production technology has also developed rapidly, making my country a major producer and consumer of interlining fabrics.