Flashcards on Sewing Technology and Production Systems
Sewing Technology and Production Systems: Student Guide
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Sewing machines
47 cards
Card 1
Question: What was the estimated size of the global apparel market in 2023 and its year‑over‑year growth rate?
Answer: Estimated $1.7 trillion in 2023, up 13.7% YoY.
Card 2
Question: Name the top three sewing machine producers listed.
Answer: 1. Brother (2 million machines/year) 2. Juki 3. Feiyue.
Card 3
Question: What is the forecasted CAGR for the sewing machines market?
Answer: Forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.9%.
Card 4
Question: List the three product-type categories of sewing machines by control/technology.
Answer: Mechanical, Electronic, Embroidery.
Card 5
Question: How are mechanical sewing machines controlled?
Answer: Stitch speed and stitch tension are controlled by physical knobs and levers.
Card 6
Question: What distinguishes electronic sewing machines from mechanical ones?
Answer: Variety of stitch selection and variables are controlled electronically.
Card 7
Question: Give three classifications used to categorize sewing machines (not seam/stitch categories).
Answer: Type of use (e.g., leather, buttonhole, carpet), Bed shape (cylinder bed, flat bed, post bed), Stitch formation (chain stitch, lock stitch).
Card 8
Question: What are two examples of bed shape types for sewing machines?
Answer: Cylinder bed and flat bed (also post bed noted).
Card 9
Question: Name two stitch formation types mentioned for sewing machines.
Answer: Chain stitch and lock stitch.
Card 10
Question: What are the two broad use categories for sewing machines by setting?
Answer: Domestic and Industrial.