Strength, fatigue and bagging properties of plated plain knitted fabrics containing different rates of elastane
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 28 August 2019
Issue publication date: 21 October 2019
Abstract
Purpose
Elastane yarns contribute significant elastic properties to all types of fabrics and these properties for very important for wears including tights, sportswear, under wear, casual wear, swimwear, corsetry, etc. in terms of appearance, comfort and duration of wear. The paper aims to discuss this issue.
Design/methodology/approach
It is investigated with this study strength, fatigue and bagging properties of plated plain knitted fabrics containing different rates of elastane.
Findings
The study showed that single jersey, not having elastane and having the lowest fabric tightness, has the lowest bursting strength, the highest fatigue loading values in high extensions, the lowest fatigue height values and the worst bagging behavior. On the contrary of single jersey, full elastane fabric has the exact opposite characteristics considering the fabric properties examined.
Originality/value
Fabric with 1×1 elastane and fabric with 2×1 elastane is similar, and these fabrics show bagging behavior better than single jersey and worse than full elastane fabric whereas the other properties of these fabrics are close to full elastane fabric.
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Acknowledgements
The authors wish to express the authors’ appreciation to the employees of SELÇUK SPINNING-KNITTING-DYING MILLS for producing of the fabric samples and all other supports.
Citation
Uyanik, S. and Kaynak, K.H. (2019), "Strength, fatigue and bagging properties of plated plain knitted fabrics containing different rates of elastane", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 31 No. 6, pp. 741-754. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-10-2018-0129
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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