Identifying a suitable heat setting temperature to optimize the elastic performances of cotton spandex woven fabric

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shariful Islam ◽  
Shaikh Md. Mominul Alam ◽  
Shilpi Akter
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Temperature Treatment ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Heat Setting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Microscopic Evaluation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to facilitate the production of cotton spandex woven fabric with some user-friendly properties like wearer comfort, super stretch and elasticity. The findings could contribute to ease spandex production and to optimize its property of elasticity. Stretch or a super stretch property is generally desirable, as it can increase the comfort level of those who wear it. In this experiment, the difficulties which were identified while manufacturing cotton spandex woven fabric resolved after identification. Design/methodology/approach In this experiment, three types of cotton spandex woven fabrics, with different composition and constructions, were used to find out their elastic properties. Temperature ranging from 160°C to 200°C with the machine speed of 20 to 26 MPM (meter per minute) was applied with an adjusted industrial setting with the facilities of a stenter machine to optimize the properties of cotton spandex woven fabric. Findings The findings establish that the temperature treatment closely compacted the elastic portions with cotton fibers, giving stability to the spandex yarn, which as a result, influenced cotton spandex woven fabric’s elastic properties, namely, stretch, growth and recovery. The consequences of temperature on cotton spandex yarns were assessed using a microscope, and the results were subsequently analyzed. Research limitations/implications Because of the poor facilities in testing laboratory, only few tests with microscopic evaluation were conducted to assess the elastic performances of cotton spandex woven fabric. Practical implications It is a practice-based research, and the findings could be beneficial to personnel in the textile industry, who are responsible for the manufacturing of cotton spandex woven fabric. Social implications This research could enhance the wearer’s satisfaction, with some comfort elastic properties, which can have a positive influence over spandex clothing industries. Originality/value This research establishes that heat setting had a progressive influence on the production of cotton spandex woven fabric and for the optimization of its elastic performances. This research opens a possible way for scholars to further study in this field.

Thermal property analysis of tri layer composite fabric towards the utility of sleeping bag

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Senthil Kumar B. ◽  
Murugan T.
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Loop Length ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Outermost Layer ◽  
Sleeping Bag ◽  
Composite Fabrics

Purpose This paper aims to investigate on composite fabrics to develop the improved sleeping bag using trilayered textile structures. A thermal comfort analysis of fabrics is essential to design an enhanced type of sleeping bag. Design/methodology/approach In this study, optimizing thermal and permeability properties of different combinations of trilayer composite fabrics was done. The inner layer was 100% wool-knitted single jersey fabric. The middle layer was polyester needle punched non-woven fabric. The outermost layer was nylon-based Core-Tex branded waterproof breathable fabric. Five variations in wool-knitted samples were developed by changing the loop length and yarn count to optimize the best possible combination. Two different polyester non-woven fabrics have been produced with the changes in bulk density. Twelve trilayer composite fabric samples have been produced, and thermal comfort properties such as thermal conductivity, thermal absorptivity, thermal resistance, air permeability and relative water vapour permeability have been analysed. Findings Among the 12 samples, one optimized sample has been found with the specification of 100% wool with 25 Tex yarn linear density having 4.432-mm loop length inner-layered fabric, 96 g/m2 polyester nonwoven fabric as the middle layer, and 220 g/m2 Nylon-Core tex branded outermost layer. All the functional properties of the composite fabric are significantly different with the knitted wool fabrics and polyester nonwoven fabrics, which have been confirmed by analysis of variance study. Originality/value This research work supports for producing sleeping bag with enhanced comfort level.

Characterization of the effect of fabric structure on the optical properties of woven fabrics

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
Paniz Khosravani ◽  
Nazanin Ezazshahabi ◽  
Masoud Latifi
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Comparative Judgment ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Weave Structure ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Fabric Surface

Purpose This paper aims to study the optical properties of woven fabrics. Design/methodology/approach The current study was carried out to objectively evaluate the luster of a group of woven fabrics with different weave structures and weft densities, with the aid of a goniophotometer. The results obtained from the objective luster measurement were validated by a set of pair comparison subjective tests using Thurstone’s law of comparative judgment. Findings The proper correlation with the R2 value of more than 0.96, between subjective and objective tests, confirmed the reliability and accordance of objective results with the human perception of luster. Statistical analysis of the luster results clarified that the effect of fabric structural parameters such as weave structure and weft density are significant at the confidence range of 95 per cent. The highest luster index was achieved for the twill 3/1 weave structure and the lowest luster belonged to the plain pattern. In addition, an increase in the density of the fabric leads to better luster. Moreover, it was concluded that the surface roughness affects the luster. A rise in the roughness value of the woven fabric causes reduction in its luster property. Originality/value Optical properties of woven fabrics, which are mainly attributed through the measurement of luster, are important for qualifying the aesthetic characteristics of the fabrics with various weave structures. Bearing in mind the influence of fabric surface properties on the aesthetic features of cloths, obtaining information in this field is a guide for selecting the suitable fabric for various end uses.

Effect of Elastane and Thread Density on Mechanical Attributes of Stretch Woven Fabric

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Fahmida Siddiqa ◽  
Md. Mahbubul Haque ◽  
Shamima Akter Smriti ◽  
Nawshin Farzana ◽  
Abu Naser MD. Ahsanul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Tearing Strength

Stretch woven fabrics continue to grow in popularity, offering superior elastic properties and comfort. However, there are a number of factors (e.g., elongation, recovery, growth, tensile strength, tearing strength, and shrinkage) that can affect the attributes and performance of stretch woven fabric. These were investigated in the present study in relation to different elastane content and thread density. Blended cotton woven fabrics containing an increased elastane content gave enhanced elongation and recovery, despite a decrease in thread density. The tensile strength, tearing strength, shrinkage, and fabric growth decreased when the elastane ratio increased, regardless of the decline in warp thread density.

Multi-objective optimization of parametric combination of injected slub yarn for producing knitted and woven fabrics with least abrasive damage

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunangshu Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Vinay Kumar Midha ◽  
Nemai Chandra Ray
Keyword(s):  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Score Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Slub Yarn

Purpose This study aims to optimize the parametric combination of injected slub yarn to achieve least abrasive damage on fabrics produced from it. Design/methodology/approach Single base injected slub yarn structural parameters, vis-à-vis slub length, slub thickness and slub frequency, were varied during preparation of yarn samples under this research work. A total of 17 yarn samples were produced according to the Box and Bhenken design of the experiment. Subsequently knitted and woven (using injected slub yarns in the weft only) fabric samples were prepared from these yarns. Yarn and fabric samples were abraded with standard instruments to see the impact of yarn structural parameters on abrasive damage of fabric in terms of fabric mass loss and appearance deterioration. From the test results, empirical models relating to slub parameters and fabric abrasion behavior were developed through a backward elimination regression approach. Subsequently, a set of optimal parametric combinations was derived with multi-objective evolutionary algorithms by using MATLAB software. This was followed by ranking all optimal solutions through technique for order preference by similarity to idle solution (TOPSIS) score analysis. Findings The injected slub yarn’s structural parameters have a strong influence on the abrasive damage of knitted and woven fabric. It is seen that the best suitable parametric combination of slub parameters for achieving the least abrasive damage is not the same for knitted and woven fabric. Practical implications The spinner can explore this concept to find out the best suitable parametric combination during pattern making of injected slub yarn through MATLAB solution followed by TOPSIS score analysis based on their priority of criteria level to ensure better abrasion behavior of fabric produced. Originality/value Optimization of parametric combination of injected slub yarns will help to ensure production of fabric with most resistance to abrasion for specific applications. The studies showed that the optimal solution for woven and knitted fabrics is different. The result indicates that in the case of knitted fabric, comparatively lesser slub thickness is found to be suitable for getting better fabric abrasion resistance, whereas in the case of woven fabric, comparatively higher slub thickness is found suitable for the same.

scholarly journals The Study of Process and Characteristics of Woven Fabric from Plant Fibers of Lidah Mertua (Sansevieria trifasciata P.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Oktavia Br Napitupulu ◽  
Asri Widyasanti ◽  
Ahmad Thoriq ◽  
Asep Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Plant Fibers ◽  
Weft Direction ◽  
A Value ◽  
Descriptive Method

Sansevieria or known as tongue-in-law plant is an ornamental plant that is quite popular in Indonesia. This plant is very easily cultivated, easy to grow in areas with less water and sunlight. This plant contains potential natural fibers used as raw material requirements for textile industry, specifically in fabric making. The aims of this research were to determine the production process consisting and analyzing the characteristics of woven fabrics from the leaves of the tongue-in-law plant. The method of fibers extraction used the mechanical decortication process and making woven fabric is done using ATBM. The research method used is descriptive method. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the woven cloth of tongue-in-law has color characteristics with a value of L* 69.73; a* 1.86; b* 17,38; H 83,88. Besides that, it is known the mechanical characteristics of the tongue-in-law woven fabric, the tensile strength of the fabric, the weft  direction of 46.05 kg and the warp direction of 19.96 kg; weft direction stretch 22% and stretch direction of the warp of 55.20%; weft direction tear strength 19.17% and wrap direction 4.60%; and air penetrating power 116.2 cm3/cm2/s.The value of the tensile strength of the tongue-in-law woven fabric produced in the warp direction does not meet the standards of SNI 08-0056-2006 woven fabric quality requirements for suit.Therefore, woven fabric produced is intended as a craft material.

Double-faced shading effect based on two wefts full-backed structure for traditional weft-backed woven fabrics

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-243
Author(s):  
Linlin Bai ◽  
Jiu Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Color Purity ◽  
Shading Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Color ◽  
Shading Effects ◽  
Color Rendering ◽  
Color Shading

Purpose The purpose of this paper, on innovative design of traditional weft-backed woven fabric, is to investigate a design principle and method for full-backed structure with double-faced shading effect to realize two types of double-faced shading effects for traditional weft-backed fabric that are impossible to be realized under plane design mode. In addition, the study on the color rendering law is conducive to the design application, and the effectiveness of the design method has been verified by the design practices. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a design method for full-backed structure with two shaded weave databases (SWDs) by selecting two primary weaves (PWs), establishing the corresponding SWDs, selecting the proper compound structures for database of full-backed structure with double-faced shading effect. Color card fabric with 544 specimens is produced and their color values are measured, their color difference and variance are analyzed to evaluate the color rendering characteristics. Finally, double-faced weft-backed fabrics are produced under layered-combination design mode to verify the practicality of full-backed structure with double-faced shading effect. Findings Weft-backed woven fabrics with “SPDC” (same pattern and different color) and “DPDC” (different pattern and different color) shading effects can be produced using full-backed structure with double-faced shading effect. The color expression is extremely enhanced (136 compound structures on one side for one color weft). In the shading process, two sets of wefts do not affect each other, and stable and ideal color shading effect with high color purity can be expressed according to the analyses on the L* (lightness) values, color purity, color differences (0.47–3.20) and variance (0.25–1.21) of the color card fabric. Originality/value Breaking through the structural limitations and achieving the double-faced shading effects that cannot be expressed in plane design mode. The research on two weft-backed fabric with the most basic weft-backed structure provides not only a theoretical base for further study on weft-backed structures, but also some references for structure innovation design of traditional weft-backed woven fabrics.

Stick-slip properties of single and multiple yarn pull-out in dry and softening treated polyester satin woven fabrics in boundary region

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-95
Author(s):  
Kadir Bilisik ◽  
Bekir Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Region ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Technical Textiles ◽  
Retraction Force ◽  
Slip Force

Purpose – The aim of this study was to understand the stick-slip properties of single and multiple yarn pull-out in dry and treated polyester satin woven fabric in boundary regions. Design/methodology/approach – Polyester satin pattern woven fabric was used to conduct the pull-out tests in order to examining the kinetic region of the force-displacement curve. Data generated from this research help the authors to obtain stick-slip force and accumulative retraction force. Findings – It was found that stick-slip force and accumulative retraction force depend on the number of pulled ends in the fabric, fabric sample dimensions and softening treatments. Stick-slip forces of polyester satin fabric in the multiple yarn pull-out test were higher than those of the single yarn pull-out test. Stick-slip force in single and multiple yarn pull-out tests in the dry polyester satin fabric was generally higher than those of the softening treated polyester satin fabric. In addition, the warp directional single and multiple yarn stick-slip and accumulative retraction forces in the dry and softening treated polyester fabrics were generally higher than those in the weft direction in the fabric edges due to fabric density. On the other hand, the amount of stick-slip force was related to the number of interlacement points in the fabric, whereas the amount of accumulative retraction force was related to fabric structural response. Originality/value – The mechanism of stick-slip and accumulative retraction force of dry-treated polyester satin pattern woven fabrics were explained. This research could be valuable for development of multifunctional fabrics in technical textiles and ballistic.

Development and characterization of three-dimensional woven fabric for ultra violet protection

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 536-547
Author(s):  
Adeela Nasreen ◽  
Muhammad Umair ◽  
Khubab Shaker ◽  
Syed Talha Ali Hamdani ◽  
Yasir Nawab
Keyword(s):  
3D Structure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Air Permeability ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of materials, three dimensional (3D) structure and number of fabric layers on ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), air permeability and thickness of fabrics. Design/methodology/approach Total 24 fabrics samples were developed using two 3D structures and two weft materials. In warp direction cotton (CT) yarn and in weft direction polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) were used. Air permeability, thickness and UPF testings were performed and relationship among fabric layers, air permeability, thickness and UPF was developed. Findings UPF and thickness of fabrics increases with number of fabric layers, whereas air permeability decreases with the increase in number of fabric layers. Furthermore, change of multilayer structure from angle interlock to orthogonal interlock having same base weave does not give significant effect on UPF. However, change of material from polyester (PET) to polypropylene (PP) has a dominant effect on UPF. Minimum of three layers of cotton/polyester fabric, without any aid of ultraviolet radiation (UV) resistant coating, are required to achieve good. Cotton/polyester fabrics are more appropriate for outdoor application due to their long-term resistance with sunlight exposure. Originality/value Long-term exposure to UV is detrimental. So, there is need of proper selection of material and fabric to achieve ultraviolet protection. 3D fabrics have yarns in X, Y as well as in Z directions which provide better ultraviolet protection as compared to two dimensional (2D) fabrics. In literature, mostly work was done on ultraviolet protection of 2D fabrics and surface coating of fabrics. There is limited work found on UPF of 3D woven fabrics.

Two-layer fabrics for moisture management

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilhan Niles ◽  
Sandun Fernando ◽  
Nipuni Rathnayake ◽  
Ayesha Hewamalavi ◽  
Samudika Weerasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Outer Layer ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Smart Fabrics ◽  
Moisture Management ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Fabric Structures

Purpose Woven fabrics have been popularised in use owing to their superior properties and functionality. Today, weavers strive to add value to their product to be competitive and to secure profit in performance fabrics such as technical fabrics, smart fabrics and sportswear fabrics. Over the years, fabrics with special properties such as moisture management have gained higher demand. In this context, multi-layer fabrics provide a reasonable solution to the demand. Design/methodology/approach An attempt was made to develop two-layer fabrics with different compositions and properties. A two-layer woven fabric was produced using handloom weaving, with a hydrophobic inner layer and hydrophilic outer layer, the two layers being attached together using different stitching methods. Different fabric structures and yarn counts were used to achieve the objectives. Findings Experiments carried out verified the suitability of the developed fabric for effective moisture management. It was found that a fabric with a 100% cotton outer layer and 100% polyester inner layer, both layers of 2 × 2 matt weave, showed the best properties. Practical implications In the present COVID-19 pandemic situation, the use of masks in public has become mandatory in many countries. This research will help handloom manufacturers meet the need using simple methods. Originality/value This research uses handloom fabric. As such it provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises to use available low-cost technology to develop fabric with superior properties.

scholarly journals Parameterization of Seersucker Woven Fabrics Using Laser Techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Frącczak ◽  
Domagała Rafał ◽  
Zgórniak Piotr ◽  
Małgorzata Matusiak
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Specific Structure ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Roughness Parameters ◽  
Surface Geometry ◽  
Laser Techniques

Abstract Seersucker woven fabrics are increasingly used in the textile industry. Unfortunately, their popularity is limited due to the lack of standards and parameterization of their structure. Thus, the designer of the finished product (clothing, bedding, or decorative items) has problems with ordering a fabric with a specific structure and properties. In this context, it is necessary to parameterize them. This paper presents a method for measuring the surface geometry of seersucker woven fabrics using laser techniques. The surface geometry of the seersucker woven fabric was determined using adapted roughness parameters, such as Wz, Ra, and Rz, as well as by using a hypsometric map.

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