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Study of the Tensile and Bending Stiffness Behavior of Antistatic and Antibacterial Knitted Fabrics Cover

Study of the Tensile and Bending Stiffness Behavior of Antistatic and Antibacterial Knitted Fabrics

Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe
Volume 31 (2023): Issue 3 (September 2023)
By: Norina Asfand and  Virginija Daukantiene  
Open Access
|Sep 2023

Figures & Tables

Fig. 1.

Fabric structures (a) 1×1 rib (b) half-Milano
Fabric structures (a) 1×1 rib (b) half-Milano

Fig. 2.

Sample groups of the knitted fabrics investigated
Sample groups of the knitted fabrics investigated

Fig. 3.

Principle of bending stiffness testing according to the method of a hanging pear loop [21]
Principle of bending stiffness testing according to the method of a hanging pear loop [21]

Fig. 4.

Maximum force of the knitted fabrics raw samples for both 1×1 rib knitted fabrics (MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4) and for half-Milano rib knitted fabrics (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4); (S) – softened samples; (S+P) – samples treated with softener and antibacterial finish. Fabrics’ fiber content: a - 90 % CO / 10 % PETA; b - 80 % CO / 20 % PETA; c -70 % CO / 30 % PETA; d - 65 % CO / 35 % PETA
Maximum force of the knitted fabrics raw samples for both 1×1 rib knitted fabrics (MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4) and for half-Milano rib knitted fabrics (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4); (S) – softened samples; (S+P) – samples treated with softener and antibacterial finish. Fabrics’ fiber content: a - 90 % CO / 10 % PETA; b - 80 % CO / 20 % PETA; c -70 % CO / 30 % PETA; d - 65 % CO / 35 % PETA

Fig. 5.

Elongation at maximum force of the knitted fabrics: raw samples investigated for both 1×1 rib knitted fabrics (MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4) and half-Milano rib knitted fabrics (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4); (S) – softened samples; (S+P) – samples treated with softener and antibacterial finish. Fabrics’ fiber content: a - 90 % CO / 10 % PETA; b - 80 % CO / 20 % PETA; c -70 % CO / 30 % PETA; d - 65 % CO / 35 % PETA
Elongation at maximum force of the knitted fabrics: raw samples investigated for both 1×1 rib knitted fabrics (MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4) and half-Milano rib knitted fabrics (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4); (S) – softened samples; (S+P) – samples treated with softener and antibacterial finish. Fabrics’ fiber content: a - 90 % CO / 10 % PETA; b - 80 % CO / 20 % PETA; c -70 % CO / 30 % PETA; d - 65 % CO / 35 % PETA

Fig. 6.

Results of bend stiffness of the knitted fabrics investigated applying the hanging pear loop method: raw (control) samples for 1×l rib knitted fabrics (MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4) and for half-Milano rib knitted fabrics (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4); (S) – softened samples; (S+P) – samples treated with softener and antibacterial finish. Fabrics’ fiber content: a - 90 % CO / 10 % PETA; b - 80 % CO / 20 % PETA; c -70 % CO / 30 % PETA; d - 65 % CO / 35 % PETA.
Results of bend stiffness of the knitted fabrics investigated applying the hanging pear loop method: raw (control) samples for 1×l rib knitted fabrics (MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4) and for half-Milano rib knitted fabrics (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4); (S) – softened samples; (S+P) – samples treated with softener and antibacterial finish. Fabrics’ fiber content: a - 90 % CO / 10 % PETA; b - 80 % CO / 20 % PETA; c -70 % CO / 30 % PETA; d - 65 % CO / 35 % PETA.

Characteristics of the knitted fabrics investigated

Sample CodeFiber Composition (%)Yarn Linear Density (tex)Wale Density (cm−1)Course Density (cm−1)Loop Density (cm−2)Fabric Thickness (mm)Fabric Area Density (g/m2)
1×1 rib fabrics (MR)
MR190 % CO, 10 % PETA28.1×315.0±0.510.6±0.6159.01.95±0.04597.73±0.09
MR1(S)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.82±0.02611.50±0.06
MR1(S+P)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.80±0.02603.60±0.05
MR280 % CO, 20 % PETA28.1×315.0±0.511.0±0.0165.01.95±0.05577.60±0.10
MR2(S)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.78±0.02607.10±0.06
MR2(S+P)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.80±0.01608.10±0.06
MR370 % CO, 30 % PETA18.5×414.6±0.510.6±0.6154.81.90±0.03565.73±0.05
MR3(S)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.84±0.01528.70±0.05
MR3(S+P)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.87±0.02616.40±0.09
MR465 % CO, 35 % PETA14.8×315.8±0.511.6±0.6183.31.89±0.02511.07±0.12
MR4(S)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.71±0.01524.90±0.07
MR4(S+P)16.0±0.012.0±0.0192.01.81±0.02509.60±0.08
Half-Milano rib fabrics (MM)
MM190 % CO, 10 %PETA28.1×314.0±0.513.8±0.5193.21.96±0.04587.33±0.09
MM1(S)16.0±0.018.0±0.0288.01.80±0.02642.40±0.08
MM1(S+P)16.0±0.018.0±0.0288.01.83±0.01641.20±0.05
MM280 % CO, 20 %PETA28.1×314.2±0.513.8±0.5196.01.95±0.05588.40±0.09
MM2(S)16.0±0.018.0±0.0288.01.77±0.01659.30±0.05
MM2(S+P)16.0±0.018.0±0.0288.01.79±0.02658.30±0.05
MM370 % CO, 30 % PETA18.5×413.0±0.513.8±0.5179.41.91±0.04544.67±0.05
MM3(S)16.0±0.018.0±0.0288.01.86±0.01577.60±0.04
MM3(S+P)16.0±0.018.0±0.0288.01.94±0.02667.60±0.06
MM465 % CO, 35 % PETA14.8×314.0±0.512.2±0.5170.81.91±0.03498.13±0.07
MM4(S)16.0±0.016.0±0.0256.01.83±0.01539.30±0.06
MM4(S+P)16.0±0.016.0±0.0256.01.82±0.02506.70±0.04
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2023-0026 | Journal eISSN: 2300-7354 | Journal ISSN: 1230-3666
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Language: English
Page range: 37 - 45
Published on: Sep 1, 2023
Published by: Łukasiewicz Research Network, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
Keywords:
cotton and polyester,
antistatic,
strength,
elongation,
bending stiffness
Related subjects:
Business and economics,
Business management,
Business informatics,
Process management,
Industrial chemistry,
Cellulose, paper and textiles,
Polymer science and technology,
Materials sciences,
Biomaterials and natural materials

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