This study is focused on the hairiness of worsted wool yarns and how it affects the pilling propensity of knitted wool fabrics. Conventional worsted ring spun yarns are compared with comparable Solospun yarns and yarns modified with a hairiness reducing air nozzle in the winding process (JetWind). Measurements of yarn hairiness (S3) on the Zweigle G565 hairiness meter shows a reduction in the S...

The aim of this study is to develope a new approach for objective comfort assesment knitted fabrics used in sportswear industry. method based on measurement various mechanical and heat / mass transfer properties converting the test results into axis values draw multi-axial graphics. graphic area calculate unitless Total Comfort Value (TCV); higher TCV clothing performance fabric has.