Visual Perception and Performance Properties of Fabrics Knitted with Elastic Core Cotton Slub Yarns

ABSTRACT

In this study, dimensional, physical, visual and thermal comfort properties of fabrics knitted with elastic core cotton slub yarns were analyzed. The yarn production methods (core slub yarn and conventional slub yarn) were also compared according to the fabric properties. Additionally, the influence of slub yarn production parameters (slub thickness ratio and slub length) on the previously mentioned properties were investigated. The results indicated that elastic core fabrics produced with slub length 10 mm exhibited lower spirality property than the other fabrics. Due to their higher thermal conductivity, thermal absorptivity and relative water vapor permeability properties, fabrics produced with slub length 10 mm or slub thickness ratio 2.0 can be preferable for hot climate clothes without regard to yarn production techniques.

摘要

研究了弹力棉竹节纱针织物的尺寸、物理、视觉和热舒适性能. 根据织物的性能，比较了芯竹节纱和常规竹节纱的成纱方法. 此外，还研究了竹节纱生产参数（竹节粗细比和竹节长度）对上述性能的影响. 结果表明，竹节长度为10mm的弹性芯织物的螺旋度比其它织物低. 由于竹节长度为10mm或竹节厚度比为2.0的织物具有较高的导热性、吸热性和相对的水蒸气渗透性，因此，无论纱线生产技术如何，都可以作为热气候服装的首选面料.

KEYWORDS:

• Elastic core slub yarn
• slub length
• slub thickness ratio
• thermal comfort
• physical properties
• single jersey knitted fabric

关键词::

• 弹力芯竹节纱
• 竹节长度
• 竹节厚度比
• 热舒适性
• 物理性质
• 单面针织物

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank for financial support of this research by Ege University Scientific Research Project Office [grant number 18-MUH-033].

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by the Ege University Scientific Research Project Office [18-MUH-033].