Cloth Drills/ Marking Machines

Cloth Drills are used to make a mark through numerous layers of fabric to indicate positions of buttonholes, darts, pockets etc., for sewing and other steps in the production of the finished product. Eastman's product line includes a comprehensive range of marking machines. From production of the marker to bundling cut patterns, Eastman ensures the accuracy and durability of each mark throughout all phases of the operation. All Eastman drills are available in both hot or cold configurations. Cold drills are recommended where a hole is needed, but a burn mark is unnecessary. Hot drills have three main applications: On open knit material where a hole would not be visible, the burn mark serves as the locating point. On natural fabrics, when using a very small drill diameter, seeing the hole becomes difficult. A small burn mark makes the spot easily recognizable. On slick, fusible material, a hot drill hole in the waste area will fuse the plys together, helping to prevent the fabric from shifting during cutting. Eastman offers a variety of drills and awls for different materials. In addition to a wide selection of diameters, there is a choice of tips: Diamond Point: for non-fusible dense material like wool and cotton. Taper Point: for fusible lightweight fabrics such as nylon, rayon, etc. Open End Awl: where a definite hole is desired, this is used primarily on dense materials. Closed End Awl: for dense material when raveling is a problem.

Eastman Machine Company, 779 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-1396. Tel: 716-856-2200; Fax: 716-856-1140.