Eastman Automatic Garment Cutting Machine Vs. Eastman Manual Garment Cutting Machine

In this article, we’re going to investigate what should factor in your decision when deciding between the two types of garment cutting machines from Eastman, the Eastman Automatic Garment Cutting Machine and the manual equivalent.

Before getting into the nitty-gritty, (or should that be knitty-gritty?), it’s worth pointing out that both solutions are of exceptional quality. Eastman has been the go-to garment cutting machine company since 1888.

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Why You Might Choose A Manual Cutting Machine

Manual cutting machines, as the name implies, are hand-operated. They can perform a range of cuts and are an excellent way for companies and artisans to experiment with different cuts before deciding on final production designs. 

If you want to do any of the following, then it’s worth considering an Eastman Manual Garment Cutting Machine:

• To create one-of-a-kind samples
• To prototype a product
• To quickly correct faults in a garment by hand, such as making buttonholes
• To create intricate patterns.

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Why You Might Choose An Automatic Cutting Machine

Automatic cutting machines take labor out of the equation and can make cuts with minimal human assistance. The downside is that they cost more than their manual counterparts and are much larger. 

You should consider an automatic Eastman garment cutting machine if you want to do any of the following:

• Make full production runs
• Make partial production runs
• Create a range of high-accuracy prototypes
• Are using angled cuts
• Make cuts of custom-width and length
• Deliver high precision cutting
• Want to save on labor costs

Both types of machines are awesome in there own way.  At the end of the day it will come down to which is better for your set up.  Choose the one that best fits your situation.  If you are not sure, and would like some help going into more depth on both of these machines, feel free to reach out to us!