Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Summary
Robots have difficulty sewing clothes, so a company called CreateMe uses machines that glue fabric pieces together to make garments like underwear and soon t-shirts. This new method could bring some clothing production back to the US and reduce the environmental impact of making clothes, but challenges remain with variety and design choices.Key Facts
- Most clothes today are still made by hand, mainly by low-paid workers in Asia.
- Sewing by robots is difficult because fabric pieces must be kept aligned while moving.
- CreateMe’s machines glue fabric instead of sewing, then press it to join the pieces.
- The glue used is strong enough to hold through washing and ironing.
- CreateMe is already making women’s underwear and plans to start making t-shirts soon.
- Automating garment making could bring some jobs and production back to countries like the US.
- There are challenges making different styles, colors, and designs with robots.
- Another company, Softwear Automation, is developing sewing robots to compete in this market.
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