SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WINDING THREAD ON MOVABLE ANCHOR POINTS

Abstract: methods of manufacturing an article of apparel comprising forming a thread layer by winding a continuous thread around a plurality of projections movably coupled to a support plate. the projections can be arranged around a winding field around such that the thread layer comprises a plurality of thread lines extending between two respective projections and across the winding field. after winding a thread layer on the winding field, at least some of the projections can be moved relative to the field to allow for removal the thread layer from the support plate.

Inventor(s): Clemens Paul DYCKMANS, Fionn CORCORAN-TADD, Ian James HENNEBERY

CPC Classification: A43B23/0255 (Uppers; Boot legs)

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