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Physical Properties and Characteristics of fabrics (Physical properties…
Physical Properties
and Characteristics of fabrics
Physical properties of fabrics
Physical properties are the static physical dimensions of textile.
Fiber or filament: type, size, length
Yarn: diameter, twist, weight or size, count, fiber content for mixed yarns, ply.
Weight
Fabric structure
Fabric width: The length of the filling or course
Finishes: chemicals such as resins, starches, waxes and mechanical effects such as
Woven fabrics: weave type,
Knitted fabric: knit type,
Surface contour: the geometric dimension of the surface plane.
Fabric density: weight per unit of volume.
Colour: Hue, value, and intensity (degree of brilliance)
Aesthetic Characteristics
Aspects to do with aesthetics and concerned with when users handle a textile.
Handle Charaxteristics
changes of the fabric plane with hand manipulations,
Drape
Stiffness
Stability
Crease recovery
Softness
Stretch and recovery
Crimp
Weight
Visual Characterisics
Patterns
Colour
Textures
Lusture
Tactile Characterisitics
Sticky
Rough / smooth
Grippy
Itchy
Tickle
Cling
Prickle
Scratchy
Durability
the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
Changes which disintegrate the fabric are durability characteristics.
Tensile Strength
Yield Strength
Youngs modulus (Stiffness)
Resistance to abrasion
Tear Strength
Fracture
Corrosive Strngth
Fire Resistance
Friction
Utility / Performance
Aspects to do with being useful and functional in use and concerned with overall comfort
Comfort
Contribute to physical ease and well being
Sensorial - How it feels on skin (tactility / handle)
Thermal regulation of body
Breathability (air permeability)
Thermal transmission
Moisture trnsmission
water repellency
water resistance
Light transmission
Colourfastness
Crease resistance
Dimensional stability in humidity / temperature
Elongation
Flexability
Elasticity (resilience)