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Through its fully integrated facilities, China Taisan engages in the knitting, dyeing and finishing of performance fabrics with multi-functionalities. Fabric Production Polyester yarns are combined with spandex yarns and knitted into premium performance fabrics, which are more elastic, using computerized multi-track electronic tubular knitting machines. The process of producing Spandex Performance Fabrics is generally more delicate and requires more advanced machines. Common unfinished fabrics that do not incorporate spandex are typically outsourced to third-party suppliers. Fabric ProcessingThe fabric processing stage involves the dyeing of and the incorporation of functionalities into knitted fabrics. Fabric passes through a dye solution and is then processed through overflow dye machines containing dye in coil form rotated at a constant speed. Using our proprietary knowhow, the dye solution is blended with certain formulated chemicals and additives under specified timing, temperature, pressure, sequence and duration to produce performance fabrics with the desired characteristics or functionalities. Close monitoring is required using automated and computerized systems to ensure material uniformity in the end-desired fabrics. Fabric FinishingThe fabric finishing stage enhances and sets the physical characteristics of the fabrics after dyeing by going through the following processes: Heat-settingHeat-setting stabilizes and imparts textural properties to the fabrics so that the cloth will maintain its shape and size in subsequent finishing operations. Heat-setting may also give the fabric resistance to wrinkling during wear and ease of care properties attributed to improvements in resiliency and elasticity. Brushing and napping (applicable to polar fleece performance fabrics only) Brushing and napping decreases the luster of fabrics by roughening or raising the fibre surface and changing the feel or texture of the fabrics. Shearing (applicable to polar fleece performance fabrics only) Shearing removes the surface fibres and trims the fabric to a uniform height by passing the fabric over a cutting blade. Tumbling (applicable to polar fleece performance fabrics only) Tumbling changes the feel and texture of the fabric by passing steam through the fibre surface such that the fibres “curl”, thereby fraying of the ends of the fibre, which in turn improves the fabric’s resistance to snags. Testing After the fabric has completed the finishing processes, we will conduct batch testing to assess the quality of each batch of fabric and ensure that it complies with the requirements of our customers. Packaging The fabric is inspected after it has undergone each of the previous stages; it is sent for final inspection to ensure uniformity and consistency in the fabric. Finished products that pass our inspection procedures are then packaged and stored or delivered to our customers. |