A study of the relaxation phenomena in the fabrics containing elastane yarns
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 1 June 2005
Abstract
Purpose
In this paper, special attention is focused on the study of the relaxation phenomena of fabrics containing elastane yarn.
Design/methodology/approach
For this purpose, the relaxation phenomena of wound fabric under constant deformation, as the consequence of accumulated stress during winding, were analysed. Maxwell's model and the modified standard linear solid model are used for explaining the relaxation.
Findings
The results of the study of the relaxation phenomena of fabrics containing elastane yarn show a close connection between stress relaxation under constant deformation in the fabric roll and the degree of deformation with manual unwinding. Expert knowledge of the relaxation phenomena in fabrics containing elastane yarns has a big influence on explaining the problem of dimensional changes and instability in such fabrics.
Originality/value
A better understanding of the relaxation phenomena in fabrics containing elastane yarns.
Keywords
Citation
Geršak, J., Šajn, D. and Bukošek, V. (2005), "A study of the relaxation phenomena in the fabrics containing elastane yarns", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 3/4, pp. 188-199. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220510590885
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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