Abstract: A garment marking machine includes a lower marker-supporting track supported by a base plate, and a garment-supporting plate positioned and supported above the lower track. An upper marker-supporting track is positioned above the garment-supporting plate by means of posts that extend upwardly from the base plate and through the lower track and the garment-supporting plate. Marker assemblies positioned along the upper and lower marker tracks are used to mark garments processed by the garment marking machine. A marker assembly utilized in the garment marking machine includes a marker cap having a bore, a marker having a marking end disposed through the bore of the marker cap such that only a portion of the marker extends beyond the marker cap, and an adjusting rod operative to move the marking end of the marker through the bore of the marker cap. The bore of the marker cap is sized to tightly hold the marking end of the marker.

Abstract: A machine for marking a garment for placement of subsequent operations, such as buttons and buttonholes, includes a frame, a first garment marking plate mounted on the frame and carrying a plurality of first garment marking media, and a second garment marking plate mounted on said frame and carrying a plurality of second garment marking media. Drive means arcuately move the first marking plate relative to the second marking plate between a ready position wherein the first and second marking media are spaced from each other and from the garment and a marking position wherein said first and second marking means are in close proximity to each other and in simultaneous contact with the garment to mark the garment.