Tactile sensations are among the first parameters, which play an important role in guiding a consumer’s decision while selection of fabric. In the present investigation, hand properties of knitted fabrics were studied. Attempt was made on four knitted fabrics, blended in proportions of 50% mulberry silk: 50% viscose and 40% mulberry silk: 60% viscose, each in two unequal counts. Objective assessment of the fabrics has been carried out in order to obtain the scores on various aspects of hand. Parameters like low stress mechanical and surface properties were chosen for experimental design. Blended knitted fabrics were subjected to tests for prediction of tensile, shear, bending, surface and compression properties. The results could bring about the useful data for design and production of ideal fabric having desirable handle. It was witnessed that knitted fabric blended in proportion of 50% mulberry silk: 50% viscose in 20 Nm yarn count carried finest hand properties with total hand value of 3.49; hence same was recommended for apparel use, commercial handling and production.
Fabric handle is one of the influential properties for any fabric and is a guiding factor for optimum selection of textile materials for specific end uses. The paper deals with objective analysis of knitted fabrics for fabric hand. Present attempt was made on four knitted fabrics, blended in proportions of 50% mulberry silk: 50% viscose and 40% mulberry silk: 60% viscose, each in two different counts. Fabric Assurance by Simple Testing (FAST) was utilized for determination of properties which is precisely associated with apparel construction and its lastingness. Fabric samples were subjected to tests for obtainment of dimensional stability, formability, low load extensibility, bending rigidity, compression and shear rigidity. Knitted fabric blended in proportion of 50% mulberry silk: 50% viscose in 20 Nm count was found to be most feasible to large scale production and garment construction.
The bursting behaviour of mulberry silk / viscose blended knitted fabrics has been tested and its relationship with tensile strength and elongation has been analyzed. Bursting strength is an important characteristic for any knitted fabric. Stress is applied from all the directions to test the fabric. For the present study, mulberry silk /viscose blended knitted fabrics were developed in two unlike counts, by using weft knitting process and were subjected to bursting strength test. An investigation has been made of two alleged variables of bursting strength viz., tensile strength and elongation of fabric and their relationship with bursting strength was analyzed using regression analysis. Statistical computations were carried out using SPSS 20 package. It was confirmed by calculation and comparison that tensile strength was a firm contributor to bursting strength with regression co-efficient of 0.038 in wale wise direction and 0.027 in course wise direction, however, a feeble but negative relationship was seen in case of elongation percentage and bursting strength with regression co-efficient of -0.106 in wale wise direction and -0.038 in course wise direction.
Knitted are elastic, porous fabrics and can be constructed faster and at less production cost compared to woven fabrics. These are characterised by low weight of fabric, comfort of wearing and little to no aftercare. In the present study, blended knitted fabrics developed in two different yarn counts were assessed on the basis of several factors of evaluation including production feasibility, production cost, visual impact, handfeel and saleability. An interview schedule was employed to study the opinions of respondents having expertise in knitted fabric construction, machinery handling and their judgment for developed knitted fabrics was recorded. Findings revealed that blended knitted fabrics wers highly production feasible. Parameters like visual impact, handfeel, fabric performance for clothing construction and saleability scored positive opinions as well.
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