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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 1988
Filed:
Jul. 14, 1986
Robert H Best, Greensboro, NC (US);
Burlington Industries, Inc., Greensboro, NC (US);
Abstract
Pattern printed textile products, such as pillow cases and items of apparel, are produced in such a manner that the pattern is always properly positioned on the final product. The pattern is printed on a fabric web while it moves in a first direction, and in synchronization with the pattern printing a magnetic mark is disposed (e.g. jet printed) on the web in a known position adjacent the pattern in the direction of fabric movement. A number of marks may be printed, which define the perimeter portions of the fabric if cut into fabric panels. Subsequently, the magnetic marking on the fabric is detected, the fabric is stopped, and rough cut is made at a known position with respect to the mark. A fine cut later severs the mark from the rest of the fabric. Automatic hemming can take place during fine cutting, and after fine cutting and hemming, other steps are performed to turn the fabric into a final textile product.