Comparative analysis of hand properties and compositions of trace elements in linen fabrics produced in different regions

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine ladies' linen fabrics produced in different regions – Japan, Italy, and Poland – to ascertain differences in mechanical, thermal, and air permeability properties.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper investigates mechanical properties, air permeability, and thermal conductivity. The silhouettes of Polish, Italian, and Japanese linen fabrics are different. The thermal conductivities of the Polish linen fabrics are high. The levels of 72 elements were analyzed and remarkable differences were observed in the levels of 16 elements, including Li, Al, Si, Ti, Cr, Ni, Rb, and Y, Ag, among Polish, Italian linen fabrics, and linen fabrics made in Japan. Another ten elements were detected at some level in either the samples of Polish linen fabrics or linen fabrics made in Japan.

Findings

There are differences among the Polish, Italian, and linen fabrics made in Japan, but the differences are not remarkable.

Research limitations/implications

This paper is a wide world regional study of linen characterisation.

Practical implications

Another ten elements are detected at some level in either the samples of Polish linen fabrics or linen fabrics made in Japan. There are differences among the Polish, Italian, and linen fabrics made in Japan, but the differences are not remarkable.

Originality/value

The paper presents useful Measurement instrumentation, analysis and characterisation of linen fabrics from different regions of the world.

Citation

Inoue, T., Ishihara, K., Yasumoto, K. and Niwa, M. (2010), "Comparative analysis of hand properties and compositions of trace elements in linen fabrics produced in different regions", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 22 No. 2/3, pp. 174-186. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556221011018649