Impact of yarn compositions, loop length, and float stitches on the mechanical behavior of knitted fabrics via full factorial design and RSM

This article presents a study on the tensile properties of knitted fabrics commonly employed in polymeric matrix textile composites. The key mechanical parameters investigated include stress (Pa), strain, Young's modulus and work rupture (J). were developed using Cixing Knitting System software subsequently manufactured double jersey (electronic) flat knitting machine. primary objective this research was to explore impact various factors behavior these fabrics. studied wale course directions, float stitch density, loop length (cm), type synthetic yarns used (100% polyester 100% polyamide) along with different combinations cotton 67% polyester/33% hybrid). adopted ASTM D 5034 standard, Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Analysis Variance (ANOVA) evaluate performance fabric structures. findings revealed that statistical adjustment data set for stress, modulus, structures significantly reduced standard deviations responses. information holds particular significance as it pertains frequent use reinforcement textile-reinforced composite materials. Overall, sheds light composites, providing valuable insights design optimization advanced textile-based