Effect of repeated loading on compressional rigidity of highlofts
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Date
2002
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Inst Chemical Fibres
Technická Univerzita v Liberci
Technical university of Liberec, Czech Republic
Technická Univerzita v Liberci
Technical university of Liberec, Czech Republic
Abstract
Highloft textile materials are developed to replace non-recyclable foams for numerous end uses such as upholstery, mattresses, the automotive industry and many others. Better hygienic properties, recyclability and environmental friendliness are the main advantages of fibrous bulky materials when compared with foams. Nevertheless, the elastic properties of textile highlofts after repeated, long-term use and/or hot loading are still a weak point limiting their heavy-duty end-use, especially in the automotive industry, In the article, a method is suggested and tested to characterise the loss of compressional rigidity of bulky materials due to repeated loading during end-use. This method is used to evaluate the properties of fibrous highlofts developed with improved compressional properties.
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highlofts, perpendicular-laid, compressional rigidity, elastic recovery
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1230-3666