Handle is an important property of fabrics. In this work we tried to predict the handles of some worsted fabrics by their physical properties using a backpropagation network. Also an unsupervised kohonen network was used for clustering the fabrics. Physical properties of fabrics were measured by universal test equipments and hand values of the fabrics were determined by a panel of judges consis...

Fabric pilling is a serious problem for the apparel industry, causing an unsightly appearance and premature wear. Woolen products are particularly prone to pilling. Recently, a process for production of woolen nonwoven apparel fabrics has been commercialized in Australia, and may lead to new markets for Australian wool. However, the success of such nonwoven fabrics will partly rely on their pro...