Softwear Automation launches Sewbots-as-a-Service - VS

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Softwear Automation, an Atlanta, GA, based machine vision and robotics start-up, has announced Sewbots-as-a-Service, a rental lease service to allow manufacturers, brands, and retailers to source and manufacture in the US at a lower cost than outsourcing and with greater predictability and quality.
“From 1994 to 2005, the United States lost more than 900,000 textile and apparel jobs to offshoring,” the company explains. “Fast-forward to 2018. The pendulum is swinging back, and textiles are returning as lean, highly automated, environmentally conscious production facilities.”
“Within the last six years, there have been significant announcements by foreign-owned textile companies investing in the United States, with site selection choices clustered in the Southeast including the first Chinese owned Cut Make Trim factory in Arkansas.”
“Despite this industry reversal, the seamstresses are not returning. While the knowledge can be shared to upskill workers, people don’t have the desire to work in a traditional textiles factory.”
To solve this and accelerate the growth of US based textile manufacturing, Softwear Automation is introducing Sewbots-as-a-Service, which creates immediate ROI benefits while enabling scale across retailer, brand, and manufacturer.
“While we understand the benefits of Made in America, the focus of this programme is to offer US textiles manufacturing more control, greater margin, faster turn times and less inventory,” the company explains.
The new product is focused on bringing scale to basic sewn good production within the country of destination (a local supply chain). This focus allows manufacturers to move current seamstresses to premium products while creating a more reactive, reliable and sustainable textile ecosystem, the company says.
Sewbot is a fully automated sewing workline built to scale sewn goods manufacturing. The next generation Lowry Sewbot is built to produce numerous types of sewn products in different industries and supports both local and global supply chains. It has been commercially deployed in the automated production of rugs, bath mats, automotive products, medical products, pillows, towels and more.

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Machines could fuel comeback of textile industry in South - VS

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ATLANTA — Machines are transforming the way textiles are produced — and they could fuel a comeback for the Southern textile industry.
Automation and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the workplace in the United States, as machines perform tasks once done by humans, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported .
Now, automated sewing could breathe new life into the South’s garment industry, which has been decimated in recent decades as jobs went to cheaper workers overseas.
But it will look a lot different than before.
The idea behind one textile manufacturing plant of the future was dreamed up in a one-story industrial building on Atlanta’s west side. Twenty-four “Sewbots” will soon be churning out a shirt about every 30 seconds in a new factory in Arkansas.
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The fully automated assembly line in Little Rock, Ark., is a closely watched advance in the U.S. textile industry, as machines produce more clothing.
Suzhou Tian Yuan Garments Co., the Chinese owner of the new Arkansas plant, has cheap reliable power, proximity to cotton and well-off consumers. And it opens the way for American-made robots to compete with low-cost foreign labor, the Atlanta newspaper reported.
The Arkansas plant is expected to open later this year and employ 400 workers. Many of the positions are for technicians with coding and electro-mechanical knowledge.
“We want people who can work with robots,” said Palaniswamy “Raj” Rajan, chief executive of Atlanta-based SoftWear Automation, which designed the Sewbots.
“That is where the new economy comes in,” Rajan said.
The idea behind the Sewbots sprung from federally funded research at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The government was interested because military equipment, including uniforms, must be U.S.-made, the newspaper reported.

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Robots that sew t-shirts in seconds - VS

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If they are implemented in fashion industry, sewbots would be the first great technological transformation in clothing since the sewing machine.

Robots already make T-shirts. Robotics has long since been present in car assembly lines: it is common to see in its factories huge articulated arms restlessly and tirelessly assembling doors and motors, tightening screws and measuring mirrors. It is forecasted that these scenes will also become common in clothing factories.

Until now, low labor costs in Asian countries have delayed technological innovation in textile production chains. However, as technology becomes cheaper and labor costs increase, the integration of robotics in clothing factories is only a matter of time. It is estimated that the personnel cost for each T-shirt is 33 dollar cents, while in case of a machine, that price falls to 5 cents.

One of the companies that has evolved the most in this regard is the US Softwear Automation, creator of the Sewbot robotic system, which cuts the fabric and assembles it within the same space. The machine uses cameras and robotic arms that take only four minutes from cutting and sewing the fabric to making the garment. One of the first contracts that it signed was with the US Department of Defense for 1.25 million dollars.
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Softwear Automation is one of themost developed companies in the sector, creator of the robotized system Sewbot

It was followed by the Chinese clothes-making giant Tianyuan Garments, whose main customer is Adidas. Through this operation, which was carried out in 2017, the company installed an assembling line with the capacity to manufacture a T-shirt every 22 seconds, which would allow it to produce up to 800,000 a day.

Li&Fung, the world’s largest supplier of clothes by revenue, also announced last year a partnership with the technological company based in Atlanta. The Chinese group argued that the digitalization of a part of the production process translates into the opportunity of increasing the efficiency of manufacturers and suppliers, but also into the creation of new more skilled jobs.

The so-called neo-relocalization of the industry is highly linked to the technology development in clothing factories, which still are the most labor-intensive in terms of manpower. As technology reduces its costs, these new robotized factories will forge their way once again into the Western World. The new facilities that are being built in Ethiopia, one of the future sourcing hubs, already include sewbots, with the purpose of not depending on the rising trend in labor costs. 

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Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine Market Trends, Challenges, In-Depth Insights, Strategies - VS

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Los Angeles, United State, November 12 , 2019, – – “In a recent study published by QY Research, titled, Global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine Market Research Report, analysts offers an in-depth analysis of global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market. The study analyses the various aspect of the market by studying its historic and forecast data. The research report provides Porters five force model, SWOT analysis, and PESTEL analysis of the Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market. The different areas covered in the report are Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market size, drivers and restrains, segment analysis, geographic outlook, major manufacturers in the market, and competitive landscape.
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Global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine Market size will increase to xx Million US$ by 2025, from xx Million US$ in 2017, at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period.
Top Key Players of the Global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine Market :
Brother, Feiyue, Juki Corporation, Jack, ZOJE, Shang Gong Group, Singer, Toyota, Gemsy, Jaguar, Typical, Viking, Sunstar, Maqi, MAX, Janome, Bernina, Pegasus, Baby Lock


Leading key players of the global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market are analyzed taking into account their market share, recent developments, new product launches, partnerships, mergers or acquisitions, and markets served. We also provide an exhaustive analysis of their product portfolios to explore the products and applications they concentrate on when operating in the global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market. Furthermore, the report offers two separate market forecasts – one for the production side and another for the consumption side of the global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market. It also provides useful recommendations for new as well as established players of the global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market.
Global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine Market Segmentation By Product :
Type I, Type II
Global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine Market Segmentation By Application :
Apparel, Shoes (sport shoes, boot, leisure shoes), Bags, Cars (car seats, seat belts, air bags), Others
In terms of region, this research report covers almost all the major regions across the globe such as North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa and the Asia Pacific. Europe and North America regions are anticipated to show an upward growth in the years to come. While Stone Veneer Market in Asia Pacific regions is likely to show remarkable growth during the forecasted period. Cutting edge technology and innovations are the most important traits of the North America region and that’s the reason most of the time the US dominates the global markets. Stone Veneer Market in South, America region is also expected to grow in near future.
Key questions answered in the report

• What will be the market size in terms of value and volume in the next five years?
• Which segment is currently leading the market?
• In which region will the market find its highest growth?
• Which players will take the lead in the market?
• What are the key drivers and restraints of the market’s growth?

Research Methodology

• Data triangulation and market breakdown
• Research assumptions Research data including primary and secondary data
• Primary data includes breakdown of primaries and key industry insights
• Secondary data includes key data from secondary sources

We provide detailed product mapping and analysis of various market scenarios. Our analysts are experts in providing in-depth analysis and breakdown of the business of key market leaders. We keep a close eye on recent developments and follow latest company news related to different players operating in the global Decorative Industrial Sewing Machine market. This helps us to deeply analyze companies as well as the competitive landscape. Our vendor landscape analysis offers a complete study that will help you to stay on top of the competition.
Table of Contents
Report Overview: It includes the objectives and scope of the study and gives highlights of key market segments and players covered. It also includes years considered for the research study.
Executive Summary: It covers industry trends with high focus on market use cases and top market trends, market size by regions, and global market size. It also covers market share and growth rate by regions.
Key Players: Here, the report concentrates on mergers and acquisitions, expansions, analysis of key players, establishment date of companies, and areas served, manufacturing base, and revenue of key players.
Breakdown by Product and Application: This section provides details about market size by product and application.
Regional Analysis: All of the regions and countries analyzed in the report are studied on the basis of market size by product and application, key players, and market forecast.
Profiles of International Players: Here, players are evaluated on the basis of their gross margin, price, sales, revenue, business, products, and other company details.
Market Dynamics: It includes supply chain analysis, analysis of regional marketing, challenges, opportunities, and drivers analyzed in the report.
Appendix: It includes details about research and methodology approach, research methodology, data sources, authors of the study, and a disclaimer.

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Last comes first: a look at shoe construction methods - VS Sewing Machines

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 When people say they can tell a man by the shoes he wears, we’re pretty sure they are talking in terms of how well the footwear is made. Sadly, general standards in shoe construction have dropped owing to mass manufacturing methods. But as the world now strives to move away from a throwaway mentality, and show interest in product longevity again, we look into what it takes to make a great pair of shoes.
Shoes come in many styles, shapes and sizes, but even more so in the methods of their construction. Footwear from reputable makers will be more than transparent in announcing their manner of construction. Here are some that you are likely to have come across.
Cemented – Common in budget, off-the-rack shoes. Outsoles are attached using glue rather than stitching.
Blake – The pioneer method in mechanised shoe construction. Insole, outsole and leather upper are stitched together.
Blake Rapid – An expansion on the Blake method, utilising the Sutton Rapid outsole sewing machine. The insole and outsole now feature a midsole placed between them.
Goodyear – A curved stitch holds the leather upper between the insole and welt. This creates improved water resistance due to the absence of stitching on the insole.
Stitchdown – One of the oldest forms of shoe construction, dating back to the 17th century. The leather upper is flanged outward and stitched down on to a midsole and insole. Some variations also employ an additional welt stitch like in a Goodyear construction.
Norvegese – This method of construction originally from Italy offers greater water resistance. It uses at least two rows of outsole stitching but can go up to four.

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While knowing what these terms mean can be handy, they’re just the proverbial tip of the iceberg. Fortunately for us, home-grown bespoke shoemaker Josh Leong answered some of our burning questions.
1. What are the differences between a Blake and a Blake Rapid-stitched shoe and how does it affect the shoe?
The primary difference between the two would be the presence of an additional midsole for the latter. There is also the additional round of stitching that secures the midsole to the outsole.
Aesthetically, a Blake-stitched shoe would have a slimmer profile compared to the Blake Rapid-stitched shoe. It would also be more flexible as there is only the insole and outsole, without the extra midsole that’s present in the Blake Rapid construction.
2. Why is the Goodyear welt so popular with shoemakers and enthusiasts?
Before the introduction of industrial shoe factories and machinery, all welted constructions were hand-stitched. A shoe made with hand-welted construction was akin to the “Rolls-Royce” of footwear. The real difference between hand-welting and Goodyear-welting lies in the type of insole that is used.
There are many advantages of the “one-piece” insole used in a hand-welted construction versus the “two-piece” insole used in a Goodyear-welted construction. A hand-welted insole is always going to be more durable than a Goodyear-welted insole. It is also able to be resoled more times without concerns about the canvas “rib” separating from the insole. The thicker leather used for the hand-welted insole also means that it moulds better to the bottom of the wearer’s foot. This means that a hand-welted pair of shoes gets increasingly comfortable in terms of the footbed of the shoe; not just from the uppers softening and breaking in with wear.
The Goodyear-welted construction was invented by industrial shoe factories to replicate the processes involved in the hand-welted construction. One of the main advantages of a welted shoe versus a Blake-stitched shoe would be that the insole is never compromised or “stitched through”. This means that you should be able to resole a welted shoe multiple times.
It is almost impossible to resole a Blake-stitched shoe. This is because you would have to utilise the holes in the insole that were made during the initial stitching. In terms of craftsmanship, durability as well as aesthetic appearance, a welted construction is by far a superior construction versus a cemented or Blake-stitched shoe. These are the factors that have led to its rise in popularity as the construction of choice for both bespoke shoemakers, as well as shoe enthusiasts.
3. Some people believe that stitchdown-constructed shoes have less resoles in their lifetime compared to Goodyear welted shoes due to the upper being stitched directly to the midsole and outsole. What is your take on this?
First, we need to understand what are some of the factors that contribute to how many times a pair of shoes can be resoled.
One – Are the existing needle holes in the leather that were created during the first round of stitching reusable? Would the cobbler be able to use the same set of holes to stitch on the new outsoles? Having to create new holes would further compromise the integrity of the leather.
Two – Can the leather components that require re-stitching during the resoling process be replaced easily by the cobbler, in the event that the existing components are too worn out or damaged to be stitched through during the resoling process?
It would be very difficult to re-stitch a new outsole onto the existing midsole. Reason being, the stitching needle always pierces from the outsole side first. After which, it goes all the way through the midsole and then finally the upper that has been flanged outwards. This means that it is virtually impossible to get the needle to pierce through the exact same stitching holes that were created when the shoes were first made, because the cobbler would have no idea where the needle is piercing the midsole or the uppers.
Compare this to the hand-welted and Goodyear-welted constructions, where the existing stitching holes in the leather holdfast or the canvas “rib” that were first used to stitch on the welt are easily reusable. This means that the entire welt can be replaced if needed. With a brand new welt, stitching on a new outsole to the new welt is exactly the same process that is done when making a new pair of shoes.
In my opinion, if you feel better about having a shoe that allows itself to be resoled multiple times, then there’s no doubt that you should buy a hand-welted or Goodyear-welted pair.
4. The modern interpretation of the Norvegese construction looks ornate, since it sometimes has up to four rows of exterior stitching and braided stitching. Is there any functional benefit to all this or is it purely aesthetic?

The horizontal stitches that you see on the uppers of the shoes, are the functional stitches that attach the insole to the upper and lining, before they are flanged outwards and then stitched to a midsole or directly to the outsole (depending on the style of Norvegese shoe that’s being made). The braided intertwining stitches that you sometimes see on the upper are purely aesthetic, and don’t have any functional benefit.
As for the vertical stitches that attach the flanged upper and lining to the midsole, or the midsole to the outsole: these are all functional stitches that are required to hold the various layers together. The primary functional benefit of the Norvegese construction is that it is the most water resistant of all the constructions, and is designed to be worn in rainy climates.
5. Are there real benefits to cemented construction or is it just a way of cutting costs?
There is absolutely no functional benefit to the cemented construction. You can’t even argue on the point of flexibility, since you can get the exact same flexibility or level of comfort from a Blake-stitched shoe. And the Blake-stitched would offer you the added benefit of the soles being stitched to the insoles, which means there’s almost no chance of the outsoles ever separating from the uppers. Cemented shoes were introduced purely to cut costs, to make dress shoes at a price point that is accessible to the masses.

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