Can someone give me an overview of lining and fusing in shirts

An expensive garment shouldn't be made with cheap methods.

quote:Originally posted by Romualdo

quote:Originally posted by DocHolliday

An expensive garment shouldn't be made with cheap methods.

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Why do you think this is a cheap method?

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I should elaborate: Fusing, as Alex notes, has its place, and can be done well. But, for the most part, it is used as a way to cut manufacturing costs. This is fine if it is part of a strategy to keep costs down for the consumer. But too often it's used as a way to increase the markup. If I'm going to pay premium prices, I expect premium quality in return.

Also, I find fusing hugely unpredictable. It's hard to tell how well it's been done and how well it will hold up.

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How can you tell if a jacket is fused or unfused (without taking it apart)?

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Pinch the fabric on the inside and outside of the coat below the bottom button. Gently pull them apart. If you can feel a separate, third layer of cloth inside, the coat is not fused.