Effects of Weave Structure on the Mechanical Properties and Handle of Fabric

In this study we investigated the effect of textile structure on mechanical properties and hand values of textile fabrics. Samples used were single cloth in which only textile structure was changed, and having the same yarn and the same density. We investigated correlation between mechanical parameters, hand values and textile structure result by using statistical method. Moreover, we derived estimation equation of mechanical parameters and hand values from the textile structure. It was found that there were effects of textile structure on both mechanical parameters and hand values. Those parameters could be estimated from the textile structure, using multiple regression equation. As a result of principal component analysis, 1 g and 2nd component were obtained which mean fabric softness and surface feeling, respectively. Further, it was found that fabrics were classified into three groups such as hard plain weave, soft satin weave, and other weaves. Correlation between textile structure and those parameters was studied.