Prediction of yarn and woven fabric propertiesGenerally, modeling and prediction of yarn and fabric properties based on fiber properties, fabric characteristics and process parameters have been considered by many researchers. Over the years, one of the first approaches has been the use of mechanistic models. In this category, some studies such as the work of Alsaid A Almetwally [9] and Pinar [10] to predict cotton yarn strength and spinning quality, Hearle, El-Behery and Thakur [11] in relation to structural mechanics
AbstractThe objective of this paper is to investigate the predictability of some of woven fabric properties using artificial neural network (ANN) and regression models. For achieving this purpose, a neural network with three layers was adopted. The regression model was of type a multiple -linear regression one. The independent variables were weft yarn count, twist multiplier and weft density; and the dependent ones were tensile strength, breaking extension and air permeability of the woven fabrics. The ANN and regression models were assessed using the Root means square error (RMSE) and the coefficient of determination (R2-value). The findings of this study revealed that ANN is superior to regression model in predicting the woven fabric properties.