A computer system of a finishing center, such as a mobile finishing center, includes a tool that allows a customer to preview or create new designs for apparel before purchase and before laser finishing. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. Based on a laser input file with a pattern, a laser will burn or ablate the pattern onto apparel. With the tool, the customer will be able to preview, create, make changes, and view images of a design, in real time, before purchase and burning or ablation by a laser. Input to the tool can include fabric template images, laser input files, and damage input. In an implementation, the customer or another user can also move, rotate, scale, and warp the image input.

A method for laser engraving on clothing and to a corresponding machine. Using an image, a laser burns, for each pixel, a corresponding point on the clothing, with a laser energy level that is a function of the pixel value. This function has a first zone with a first average gradient and a second zone with a second average gradient. The first zone corresponds to laser energy values less than the second zone, the absolute value of the second average gradient being greater than the absolute value of the first average gradient. The laser engraving machine comprises a laser source, means for conducting the laser on specific points of the clothing, means for controlling the energy supplied by the laser, and control means configured to carry out the method.

Fabrication of a low-cost and miniaturized solid-contact thread-based ion sensing electrode (ISE) that is suitable for point-of-care applications is described. The fabrication process is simple and scalable. Different types of threads and a variety of different conductive ion-to-electron transducer inks can be used to fabricate the thread-based ISEs with Nernstian responses. Multiple thread-based sensors can be easily bundled with the reference electrode to fabricate a customized sensor for multiplexed ion-sensing in small sample volumes. The thread-based electrodes can be used in both single-use and reusable fashion. The thread-based multiplexed ion-sensor is used for detection of a wide array of ions in many different types of aqueous solutions.

A denim vintage wash device includes a washing drum and a plurality of friction elements. The washing drum is rotationally installed in a machine body that is connected with an inlet tube through which water is fed into the washing drum. The plurality of friction elements are accommodated in the washing drum and consist of bamboo pieces. In practice, the washing drum in which denim clothes to be contacted by the friction elements are placed and water is filled is enabled to rotate. Then, the denim clothes rubbed by the friction elements are faded and/or outworn.

A system for in-line treatment of thread for use with a thread consuming device is provided. The system includes a treatment unit having a plurality of nozzles arranged at different positions relative the thread, said thread being in motion in use, each nozzle being configured to dispense one or more coating substances onto the thread when activated; and a control unit configured to activate at least two of the nozzles to dispense the coating substance at different circumferential positions of the thread when the thread twists along its longitudinal axis.

A process for making a seamless, reversible two-color jersey, including the following steps: knitting with a wholegarment knitting machine in such manner to make a seamless reversible jersey; closing the bottom and the cuffs of the jersey, making tracks on the sides of each sleeve and of the body, dry-cleaning the jersey, removing the stains, finishing the jersey, tacking a patch on the jersey to cover the opening generated by the neck, pre-ironing the jersey, dyeing the jersey, wherein the dye color is absorbed in a different way on the external surface of the jersey and on the internal surface of the jersey, in such manner to obtain a two-color jersey, removing the patch and the seals of the bottom and of the cuffs.

An article of manufacture, comprising, an artifact formed from at least a portion of at least one continuous artifact fiber, the artifact fiber dyed by a first digitally controlled dyeing process to exhibit a visible first color section and a visible color gradient section transitioning from and visibly distinguishable from the first color section; and, a textile portion, comprising at least one dyed fiber that has been dyed by a second digitally controlled dyeing process; wherein said artifact fiber is dyed by the first dyeing process applying metadata, said metadata relating to at least said first color, and wherein said textile portion fiber is dyed at least said first color by the second dyeing process applying said metadata.

A structure has spaces that can accommodate at least two International Organization for Standardization compliant shipping containers. The structure has studs, joists, and rafters connected together above, besides, between, and in front of the spaces for the shipping containers. The structure provides for an attractive outdoor retail space with shading, allowing for signage, decorations, product display, ergonomics, and other retail design features. In an implementation, the structure is for a mobile retail space that is tailored for customizing and manufacture of the customized apparel, especially the laser finishing of products like jeans. The mobile retail space can be relocated to and deployed easily at various events, such as sports events and music festival venues.

A process for making a seamless, reversible two-color jersey, including the following steps: knitting with a wholegarment knitting machine in such manner to make a seamless reversible jersey, closing the bottom and the cuffs of the jersey, making tracks on the sides of each sleeve and of the body, dry-cleaning the jersey, removing the stains, finishing the jersey, tacking a patch on the jersey to cover the opening generated by the neck, pre-ironing the jersey, dyeing the jersey, wherein the dye color is absorbed in a different way on the external surface of the jersey and on the internal surface of the jersey, in such manner to obtain a two-color jersey, removing the patch and the seals of the bottom and of the cuffs.

Stain removal system (101) for treating a stained area (102) on a cloth (103), said stain removal system (101) comprises a container (104) for containing a bleach chemical, wherein the container (104) is a removable cartridge, a system (105) for carrying the bleach chemical to the stained area under a liquid form, and a light source (106) for generating light radiation (107) over the stained area (102).