Fabric hand research translates senses into numbers – a review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Ahirwar ◽  
B. K. Behera
Keyword(s):  
Fabric Hand

AN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY BASED METHOD FOR INTERPRETING SENSORY EVALUATION DATA PROVIDED BY MULTIPLE PANELS

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (05) ◽  
pp. 683-698
Author(s):  
BIN ZHOU ◽  
XIANYI ZENG ◽  
LUDOVIC KOEHL ◽  
YONGSHENG DING
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Numbers ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Sensory Data ◽  
Fabric Hand ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Intelligent Technology ◽  
Fuzzy Distances ◽  
Data Variation ◽  
Fabric Hand Evaluation

This paper presents an intelligent technology based method for analyzing and interpreting sensory data provided by multiple panels in evaluation of industrial products. In order to process the uncertainty existing in these sensory data, we first transform all sensory data on an unified optimal scale. Based on these normalized data sets, we compute the dissimilarities or distances between different panels and between different evaluation terms used by them, defined according to the degree of consistency of data variation. The obtained distances are then transformed into fuzzy numbers for physical interpretation. These fuzzy distances permit to characterize the evaluation behaviour of each panel and the quality of the evaluation terms used. Also, based on a Genetic Algorithm with punishment policy and the dissimilarity between terms, we develop a procedure for interpreting terms of one panel using those of another panel. This method has been applied to the fabric hand evaluation for a number of samples of knitted cotton in order to identify consumers' preference of different populations.

A statistical analysis of low-stress mechanical properties of warp-knitted fabrics

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-yan Yim ◽  
Chi-wai Kan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Fabric Hand ◽  
Low Stress Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fabric Weight ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Selection Of

Fabric hand is an indispensable characteristic for the selection of fabric and product development and the buying consideration for manufacturers and consumers. However, there is little comprehensive work on the hand feel property of warp-knitted fabrics due to the mainstream natural fibers (cotton, wool and silk) and other fabric structures (woven, weft-knitted and nonwoven). The increasing potential for the wide variety of applications and development of warp-knitted fabrics is not only because its fabric hand gives better determination for fabric marketing, but also because it provides extensive scope for fabric performance and appearance. This paper reports an experimental study on the integrated fabric hand behavior of a series of warp-knitted fabrics made for various apparel applications, such as sportswear, lingerie and leisure wear. These 105 fabrics were produced by varying different physical parameters, including fabric weight and fabric thickness. The Kawabata Evaluation System for Fabric (KES-F) was employed to obtain the fabric hand properties (primary hand value and total hand value) related with stiffness, smoothness and softness. All low-stress mechanical properties and fabric hand values from the testing results were used to verify the applicability of the KES-F on warp-knitted fabrics and to analyze the relationships of fabric parameters and hand characteristics. The results indicate that the KES-F is an appropriate tool to measure the hand attributes of warp-knitted samples, and moderate correlations between physical properties and mechanical behavior were found.

Flame-Resistant Wool-Cotton and Wool-Cotton-Polyester Blends

1976 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mendel Friedman ◽  
Walter J. Thorsen
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Index ◽  
Air Permeability ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Flame Resistance ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Burst Strength ◽  
Fabric Hand

A water-soluble, commercially available, oligomeric vinyl phosphonate ester effectively imparts flame resistance to wool-cotton and wool-cotton-polyester blends. Fabric hand is excellent. Limiting oxygen index values range from 26.6 to 27.4. Air permeability and ball-burst strength are reduced. Felting shrinkage is decreased and moth resistance of the wool blend fabrics is increased. The cotton component of the blend evidently acts as a carrier for the copolymerized phosphonate ester.

The Corona Treatment of Cotton

1977 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Abbott ◽  
G. A. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Yarn Strength ◽  
Untreated Cotton ◽  
Fabric Hand ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fabric Strength ◽  
Card Sliver ◽  
Corona Treatment

The effect of various corona treatments of cotton card sliver on yarn and fabric properties and on spinning performance has been investigated. The corona increased yarn strength, especially at low twist levels and for coarse counts, without adversely affecting yarn evenness. At a given twist the corona treatment gave less end-breaks than untreated cotton. It also increased fabric strength but harshened fabric hand, both before and after wet finishing.

scholarly journals Modelling and simulation of wool steaming for the efficient management of decatizing processes

2019 ◽  
Vol 128 ◽  
pp. 09010
Author(s):  
Fabiana Federica Ferro ◽  
Mirco Rampazzo ◽  
Alessandro Beghi
Keyword(s):  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Synthetic Data ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Empirical Knowledge ◽  
Simulation Environment ◽  
Textile Production ◽  
Physical Knowledge ◽  
Fabric Hand ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Finishing Processes

Finishing is one of the fundamental steps of textile production and still, nowadays it largely depends on empirical knowledge. Aim of finishing processes is to impart the required functional properties to the fabric and, in particular, decatizing is the process that lends the fabrics dimensional stability, enhances the luster and improves the so-called ‘fabric hand’, corresponding to the sense of touching a textile. In this paper, we consider wool fabrics and, by exploiting the available process physical knowledge, we derive a model that can predict certain fabric characteristics, such as its temperature and moisture content, correlated with the fabric dimensional stability. We also design a simulation environment according to the model and we use it to easily generate synthetic data, obtaining information about the steaming process under different conditions. By analyzing the data, we can obtain knowledge about how to maximize the fabric decatizing process efficiency.

scholarly journals Thermal Properties of Wool Fabrics Treated in Atmospheric Pressure Post-Discharge Plasma Equipment

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 155892501200700
Author(s):  
Ada Ferri ◽  
Fabio Rombaldoni ◽  
Giorgio Mazzuchetti ◽  
Giorgio Rovero ◽  
Silvio Sicardi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Discharge Plasma ◽  
Wool Fabric ◽  
Volumetric Heat Capacity ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Fabric Hand ◽  
Roll To Roll ◽  
Thermal Absorptivity

A plain-weave wool fabric has been treated in a roll-to-roll atmospheric pressure, post-discharge plasma equipment at three fabric speeds. The thermal properties of the treated fabric have been investigated by means of an Alambeta instrument. The thermal resistance and thermal diffusivity increased after the plasma treatment while the thermal absorptivity and volumetric heat capacity decreased. The longer the plasma-to-fabric exposure time, the more marked the change in the fabric's thermal properties. Since thermal conductivity was unaffected after the treatment, the thermal properties changed due to the increase in thickness that was observed after the plasma treatment. A validated model has been used to predict the human psychophysical perception of the fabric hand. As a consequence of the more voluminous structure, a softer and warmer hand has been predicted for the treated fabrics compared to the untreated ones.

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