This paper describes studies done at Gemtex Laboratory on the modeling and simulation of woven fabric. The main difficulty in this area is to take into account the hysteresis phenomena that occurs in fabric’s traction, shearing and bending behavior. Part I of this paper presents a friction based approach to obtain a time-free model for this nonlinear phenomena. Part II presents the application ...

INTRODUCTION Today, development of materials technology using biomass is expected for creation of a sustainable society. Especially, the composite consisting of plant-based natural fibers and biodegradable resin, so-called the fully-green composites, is much expected for practical use. So far, we made textile green composites using biodegradable resin and plain woven ramie fabric and explored t...

Threads per inch and yarn count are some of the most important parameters that affect both weaving performance and fabric property. Experimental studies were conducted by weaving fabrics with three different picks per inch (PPI) and weft counts. The study shows that weaving performance is affected by the too high cover factor. Cover factor was calculated by dividing the threads/inch by the squa...

Microfluidic fiber channels with switchable water transport are fabricated in flexible textile PET/PP materials using a preprogrammed yarn-based fabric and a yarn-selective surface modification method. The developed robust and scalable fabrication method is based on the selective functionalization of the PET yarns with an epoxide-containing polymer that is then followed by grafting patterns of ...

The presence of defects in cold mercerizing of cotton goods led to the creation of a new method, called hot mercerizing in which caustic soda solution is used at a high temperature. Hot mercerizing is successfully used in cotton blended with some other fibers. In cotton/polyester blend fabrics, this treatment serves a dual purpose: subjectively, it imparts a silklike soft handle to the po...

Being comfortable with the fabrics that we are wearing is one of elements satisfaction in life. Hence, fabric comfort needs to be quantified order understand factors make it comfortable. However, evaluation often related ambiguity and subjectivity which hinder potential applied widely clothing industry. Therefore, this study aims measure indices by incorporating use a relatively new equipment m...

In this paper we will present a system to use three dimensional computer graphics in garment design. This system is capable to visualize the “real”, i.e. the physically correct, appearance of a knitted fabric. A fast visualization of a physically correct micro-structure garment is of crucial importance in textile industry, since it enables fast and less expensive product development. This syste...

An innovative approach to glass fiber reinforcement in laminates offers a flatter, thinner weave that result in a smoother, more uniform surface for mechanical and laser drilling as well as improved dimensional stability. The manufacturing process has been completely redesigned to be more efficient and flexible. Glass fabric produced with this new process offers superior properties for high per...