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SA-5800BH from Sakho being used for buttonholing as well as ironing and folding buttonhole making machines. Various findings came out regarding sewing cycle time which have been presented in Table 1.1. On the basis of the total cycle time values from pick to dispose which emerged for various buttonholing indexers, it was found out that there has been improvement in actual sewing time that is needle down time resulting in increase in average production. The percentage improvements have been summed up in Table 1.2. Benefits of installing Button Sewing Indexers Apart from the benefits that buttons need not be placed by operator again and again for sewing, there has been cycle time improvement too which has been illustrated in Table 1.3. On the basis of the total cycle time, values from pick to dispose which emerged for various button sewing indexers, it was found out that there has been improvement in actual sewing time that is needle down time resulting in increase in average production. The percentage improvements have been summed up in Table 1.4. As one operator can operate more than one machine simultaneously, GTN1054 Button sew indexer with machine head of JUKI and electronic panel from GTN specialized shirt manufacturing companies can really drive value out of these indexers with increase in productivity per operator. The laser light ensures no chalk marking, resulting in time saving during spotting; and the support clamp ensures pieces are arranged neatly and effectively, which saves time for the next operation. Ordinary process of buttoning and holing, once the shirt sewing is complete, incurs more handling time; but use of indexers will change the process flow to buttoning and holing being done before the shirt assembly, thus reducing crucial handling time. Conclusion When buying a buttonhole or button sewing indexer, essential features which should be looked for are: cost of the machine; service offered by the sewing machine providers; preset mechanism for reducing operating time; stacker to carry the stitched pieces to reduce dispose time; and last but not the least, speed of the machine. The ability to handle diverse varieties of buttonholes as well as button sewing designs also plays a significant role since the automat should be able to sew different style variations without much modification in the machine. Perma Core® Ultimate Poly-Wrapped Poly-Core Thread Perma Core® Ultimate is a premium version of A&E’s core spun sewing thread manufactured with a continuous filament polyester core and polyester staple wrap specifically designed to reduce puckering and improve seam appearance in shirts and tailored clothing. A&E’s Perma Core® Ultimate delivers best in class seam performance and aesthetics while assisting in the reduction of thread derived causes of seam puckering. Perma Core® Ultimate has a very smooth thread surface contributing to a superior stitch and seam appearance. Perma Core® Ultimate is regularly used in the sewing of blazers and sport coats, dress pants, dress shirts, blouses, intimates, outerwear, suit and suit separates, workwear and uniforms among others. As one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, A&E’s global presence extends from Asia to Europe to the Americas. Our products are manufactured in 23 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in more than 100 countries. American & Efird (Bangladesh) Ltd. Camellia Tower (Floor 4), Road 13, Plot 9, Sector 4, Uttara; Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; Tel: +8802 7914850, 7814481, 7914564 Over 125 Years of Premium Products and Service www.amefird.com www.apparelresources.com | AUGUST 2017 | Apparel Online Bangladesh 59