Effects of Laundering on Seaming Attributes of a Fabric for Public Basic school uniforms

Quality seams have great impact on the quality of garments. The study evaluated effect of laundering on plain seam in a suitable fabric for Ghanaian public basic school uniforms by varying sewing thread and stitch density to establish suitable ones for the achievement of quality in school uniforms. A total number of 290 specimens were used. Washed specimens were subjected to three cycles of washing using Launder-Ometer (Gyrowash 315) and seam strength, efficiency and elongation were evaluated. Means of the attributes were determined and analysis of variance at 0.05 alpha level are used for hypotheses testing. Sewing thread brand B in 14 stitches per inch (spi) provided greater seam strength, efficiency and elongation before and after washing.