Theoretical and experimental analysis of bending rigidity of plain and twill woven fabrics

The study of bending behavior of woven fabrics is an important issue in textile scientific researches and its industrial applications. Different behavior of fabrics such as drape, comfort, and handling can be understood by this study. Bending rigidity of fabric depends on several factors such as weave geometry, bending rigidity of yarn, and yarn density. In this study, estimation of bending rigidity of woven fabric with different twill and plain structures, have been carried out using energy method. Generally, the woven fabric structure is divided into three different section lengths i.e. rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible sections. Thereafter, bi-component and tri-component models for predicting bending behavior of plain and twill woven fabric have been presented. Then, bending properties of fabric based on Shirley apparatus as well as weight per area as a physical property were measured. Good agreement between measured and predicted values, validated our theoretical models for obtaining bending rigidity, except considerable differences observed between experimental and predicted values using bi-component model of plain fabric. Therefore, using assumptions in calculation of the ratio of rigid section length to flexible section length (R₁), the modified model of plain fabric has been proposed.     

Mathematical model to predict vertical wicking behaviour. Part II: flow through woven fabric

The aim of the paper is to develop a mathematical model to predict vertical wicking behaviour of woven fabric. The first part of this series (Part I) has dealt with the mathematical model for predicting vertical wicking through yarn. In this part a model has been proposed to predict vertical wicking of the woven fabric, based on the developed yarn model. In order to model the flow through woven fabric along with the vertical flow through liquid carrying threads, the horizontal flow through transverse threads has also been taken into account. A simplified fabric geometrical concept (inclined tube geometry) and Peirce geometry for plain woven fabric have been used to define the fabric structure. Warp and weft linear density, fabric sett and yarn crimp have been considered in the fabric modelling. The theoretical wicking values of the yarn and fabric made from that yarn have been compared. Experimental verification of the model has been carried out using polyester and polypropylene fabrics. The model is found to predict the wicking height with time through the yarns and fabrics with reasonable accuracy.     

Finite element analysis of monofilament woven fabrics under uniaxial tension

Mechanical behavior of woven fabrics under tensile load is complex because their deformation could result from the combined effects of tension, compression, bending, and shear. In this study, the tensile behavior of woven fabrics is simulated using finite element method. The input parameters are the mechanical properties of constituent yarns obtained from tensile and friction coefficient tests and the geometry of woven fabric repeating unit. First, a 3D geometric model of the repeating unit based on Pierce’s model was built using computer-aided design tools. Then, finite element analysis which incorporates material properties, frictional contact, and periodic boundary conditions was implemented using ANSYS. A non-linear mechanical behavior was defined. Frictional contact algorithm for the cross-sectional zone of the repeating unit and periodic boundary conditions to the contour of the repeating unit was implemented. Numerical simulation data and experimental data were compared, which showed good agreement.     

Theoretical and experimental investigation of tensile properties of net warp-knitted spacer fabrics

Abstract

This work aimed to investigate the tensile behavior of net warp-knitted spacer fabrics using the experimental and theoretical approaches. Tensile behavior of the warp-knitted spacer fabrics is one of the fundamental parameters which rarely considered in the literature. Therefore, the net spacer fabrics were made with three different variables (fabric thickness, size of meshes, and the position of meshes of the outer layer with respect to each other) in order to study the effects of structural parameters on the tensile behavior. A 2D net-fabric which used for the outer fabrics was made for in-depth considerations and also the comparison between the 2D fabrics and spacer fabrics. The initial linear elastic modulus of the 2D fabrics and the initial linear elastic modulus of the spacer fabrics were selected for the assessment of the tensile characteristics. First, a mechanical model was developed based on the geometrical structures and material properties of the 2D fabrics using energy method and Castigliano’s theorem. Then, the effects of spacer yarns on the tensile behavior of spacer fabrics were taken into account. The latter model was proposed using the bending theory of a curved bar. Experimental data were compared with the values obtained from the theoretical approaches and the end results showed that the developed models can predict the modulus reasonably. Moreover, the results indicated that the tensile behavior of the spacer fabrics are independent of the position of the holes in the outer layer whilst the fabric thickness and size of meshes affect the tensile modulus.     

纯棉纱线合股数对织物性能的影响

为研究纯棉纱线合股数对织物力学性能和保形性的影响,采用线密度相同的单纱、双股线、3股线、4股线4种股线类型,以适当的经、纬密分别织制成平纹、斜纹、缎纹组织的织物。对织物的拉伸性能、撕裂强力、拉伸弹性、折皱回复性、悬垂性、弯曲性进行测试与分析。结果表明:3股线织物的断裂强力和撕裂强力较大,4股线织物的断裂伸长率较大,双股线织物的拉伸弹性回复率较大;平纹织物仅有双股线织物的折皱回复性优于单股线织物,斜纹和缎纹织物的折皱回复性随合股数的增加均变差;双股线平纹织物悬垂性相对较好,但均没有斜纹和缎纹织物的悬垂性好;单纱织物的弯曲性能比股线织物好。     

Study of tensile properties of plain-woven fabrics in all-directional using energy method,Part I: theoretical study

Abstract

In the first part of this series, a new mechanical parameter, that is, “Comprehensive Tensile Modulus (CTM)” is introduced and modeled to show the tensile behavior of plain-woven fabrics in the initial linear elastic region of the force-elongation curve subjected to tensile load and extended it simultaneously in all directions. Considering the initial load-extension behavior of fabrics, a mathematical-mechanical model is presented to predict the CTM of fabrics in the initial linear elastic region using Castigliano’s theorem. Based on the generated model, the initial sample length, dimension of the load imposed region, the geometrical shape created in the plain-woven fabric sample during tensile, the structural specification of these fabrics such as yarns sett, yarns crimp in fabric and mechanical properties of yarns such as bending rigidity in both warp and weft yarns affect in the comprehensive tensile modulus of fabric. In order to verify the conformity and accuracy of the model, a preliminary test was conducted on the prepared samples based on a novel tensile test method developed to measure load-extension curve of the fabric samples under the proposed loading condition. A reasonable agreement was found between theoretical and experimental results.     

Geometrical modelling of orthogonal/layer-to-layer woven interlock carbon reinforcement

For the present work, we have studied the mesostructural geometry of orthogonal/layer-to-layer carbon–glass reinforcements woven on a conventional loom. The geometry of such woven reinforcements can be categorized in terms of crimp amplitude and cross-sectional shape of the warp and weft tows. These two vary with the structure of the woven fabric. The study was meant to characterize their geometry and study the influence of various factors on their mesostructural geometry. A geometrical modelling approach is developed and the results are compared with the geometrical parameters obtained from measurements on optical photomicrographs and the surface of the woven fabrics. It is demonstrated that the modelling approach can be used for the calculation of crimp values in 3D interlock structures.     

Effect of alkali treatment on mechanical properties of woven jute composites

The effect of alkali treatment on the jute fabrics and its influence on jute composites properties has been studied. The plain woven jute fabrics were manufactured using handloom. The alkali treatment was optimized using Box and Benkhen experimental design using time, temperature and concentration as independent variables and water absorbency, weight loss percentage as dependent variables. The fabric treated with optimized condition of 5% NaOH for 4 h at 30 °C was made into a composite of [0°]₄ lay-up sequence by means of compression moulding technique using vinyl ester resin. The composites were characterized for various mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural and impact strength. It is observed from the results that the alkali-treated samples show increased mechanical properties of the composites which may be due to the better adhesion between the fabric and the resin because of the removal of lignin and hemicellulose.     

Predictive model for the frictional characteristics of woven fabrics optimized by the genetic algorithm

Surface friction of fabrics is one of the prominent tactile properties which influence the comfort and application of clothes. In this paper, a new approach is proposed to characterize the surface friction of woven fabrics by presenting a model based on fabric structural parameters. The model coefficients are optimized with the aid of the genetic algorithm, using the experimental friction results obtained from the multi-directional tactile sensing mechanism. The model is developed using the properties of 25 groups of woven fabrics consisting of 5 various weave structures and 5 different weft densities, with similar fibre composition. The statistical analysis of Friction results clarified that the effect of fabric structural parameters such as weave structure and weft density is significant in the confidence range of 95%. The importance of proposing the friction model is that the frictional properties of woven fabrics can be estimated by considering the structural parameters of woven fabrics. This model can be utilized for the forecasting of the friction resistance of various types of woven fabrics without experimental testing procedures.     

Prediction of fabric drape using the FAST system

In this study, we investigated the relationship between the fabric drape coefficient from the drape meter and mechanical properties tested on the fabric assurance by simple testing system (FAST). Different kinds of woven fabrics with two kinds of weave (plain and twill) were tested. Three regression models are proposed for each type of weave and for all fabrics using the multiple linear regressions. The regression results were analyzed in terms of correlation coefficients, T and p-values. A neural model is proposed using the neural networks and it is compared to the regression one.     

Deposition of nanoparticle multilayers to improve mechanical properties of denim fabrics

Al₂O₃ nanoparticles were used for fabrication of multilayer nanocomposite film deposition on cationic denim fabrics by electrostatic self-assembly to improve the mechanical properties. Denim fabrics were pre-treated with 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (EP3MAC) by a pad-batch method for cationic surface charge. Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy were used to verify the presence of deposit nanolayers. CIELab analysis was performed on the fabrics before and after the treatment with Al₂O₃ nanoparticles by the layer-by-layer (LbL) deposition method. After aging processes, the effect of LbL deposition method on the tensile strength properties of denim fabrics was also investigated.     

An investigation into the effect of fabric structure on the compressional properties of woven fabrics

Lateral compression is one of the most important mechanical aspects of fabrics, which reflects their handle. Fabric compressional features depend on the compressional characteristics of constituent yarns and the fabric structure. In order to consider the effect of fabric structural parameters on its compressional properties, woven fabrics with five different weave patterns (plain, hopsack 2/2, twill 2/2, twill 3/1, warp rib 2/2) were produced with three different nominal weft densities (12, 15, 18 cm^?1). The compressional properties of produced fabrics were evaluated at different pressure values using a conventional fabric thickness tester. It was observed that increasing the weft density leads to decrease in the dissipated compression energy as well as the compressibility of the fabric, while the thickness recovery of the fabric increases. Moreover, the plain woven fabric exhibited the lowest dissipated compression energy and compressibility, while the highest thickness recovery. Besides, at the low pressure level, the fabrics with the lower weft densities demonstrate the higher thickness. By increase in the pressure level, the fabric thickness decreases by decreasing the weft density.     

Comparison of compression properties of stretchable knitted fabrics and bi-stretch woven fabrics for compression garments

Stretchable fabrics have diverse applications ranging from casual apparel to performance sportswear and compression therapy. Compression therapy is the universally accepted treatment for the management of hypertrophic scarring after severe burns. Mostly stretchable knitted fabrics are used in compression therapy; but in the recent past, some studies have also been found on bi-stretch woven fabrics being used as compression garments as they also have been found quite effective in the treatment of edema. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to compare the compression properties of stretchable knitted and bi-stretch woven fabrics for compression garments. For this purpose, four woven structures and four knitted structures were produced having same areal density and their compression, comfort and mechanical properties were compared before and after 5, 10 and 15 washes. The four knitted structures used were single jersey, single locaste, plain pique and honeycomb, whereas the four woven structures produced were 1/1 plain, 2/1 twill, 3/1 twill and 4/1 twill. The compression properties of the produced samples were tested by using kikuhime pressure sensor and it was found that bi-stretch woven fabrics possessed better compression properties before and after washes and retain their durability after repeated use, whereas knitted stretchable fabrics lost their compression ability after repeated use and the required sub-garment pressure of the knitted structures after 15 washes was almost half that of woven bi-stretch fabrics.     

New computer geometric modeling approach with filament assembly model for woven fabric structures

This paper presents a new computer geometric modeling approach for three-dimensional woven fabric structures. Pierce’s geometry of the weave fabric of yarn from an arc abscissa (Peirce’s) model is presented. Then, new algorithms with a filament assembly model for a single yarn composed of many filaments by twisting along the crimp shape in the warp/weft is developed. The concept of a virtual location is used to simulate the fiber distributions in the yarn cross-section. Each cross-section is rotated along the yarn length by a pre-determined amount to allow for the yarn twist. The curve of each filament in each two successive cross-sections is approximated by NURBS and then each curve is created by sweeping a closed curve along the centerline of the yarn path. The method described is demonstrated by the CAD model of woven fabrics with plain and twill weaves. The simulated woven fabrics using this approach can demonstrate a wider variety and improved visual simulations of real woven fabric and can then be further generalized for different and more complicated fabrics. The method is necessary as an input to many computational models, such as modeling the mechanical properties or the heat transfer of fabrics or composite parts.     

Modelling the thermal resistance of woven fabrics

Thermal resistance of fabrics is an important property influencing an ability of fabrics to protect the human body against cold. In this paper the model of the thermal resistance of woven fabrics is elaborated. Next, an experimental verification was carried out on the basis of the results for 26 cotton woven fabrics of plain weave as well as for 18 cotton fabrics of weaves different to plain. The experiment confirmed that there is a statistically significant and strong correlation between the real values of the fabric thermal resistance measured by means of Alambeta and the predicted value calculated by means of the elaborated model.     

Effect of structural parameters on thermal protective performance and comfort characteristic of fabrics

In an attempt to understand the influence of basic structural parameters of fabrics on thermal protection and comfort, present study mainly focuses on analyzing effect of fabric weaving pattern and fabric weight. Fabric samples of three basic weaving patterns (plain, twill, and satin) and three different weights were prepared. Air permeability of the developed fabric samples was measured. Thermal protective performance of fabrics against radiant heat and flame exposures of two different intensities were measured. Spectral transmission behavior of fabrics was also studied. It was observed that for same fabric weight, protective performance and air permeability of satin woven fabrics were better as compared to the fabrics of other patterns. Protective performance increased and air permeability decreased as fabric weight increased for each type of woven structure included in this study. A new structural parameter is proposed which primarily influences the protective performance of fabrics exposed to either radiant heat, flame, or combined convective/radiant heat exposure.     

纬编针织物双向拉伸性能测试与分析

为研究影响纬编针织物双向拉伸性能的结构因素,采用国产双向拉伸测试仪对4个系列的纬编针织物进行双向等速拉伸测试,并对各参数变化下的应力与应变曲线进行比较.结果表明:不间原料的纬平针织物的拉伸曲线非常类似;常见的纬编组织,如平针、罗纹、双罗纹等具有不同的双向拉伸应力与应变曲线;相同原料、不同密度织物的双向拉伸应力与应变曲线...