Wrinkle free plaited knitted fabrics without pre-heat setting
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Date
2018
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Abstract
Wrinkle free fabric at low cost is always a desirable aesthetic property. Different type of resins/finishes
and pre-heat setting prior to processing are applied to avoid wrinkles in woven and hosiery, respectively.
Current study is proposed to produce wrinkle free circular plaited knitted fabric by the elimination of a
pre-boarding step. In this achievement, yarn covering parameters and compatibility of yarns with knitting
machines are examined. Sock samples were analyzed for improved physical appearance (wrinkles) after
various processes (pre-tumbling, dyeing, bleaching, and washing). Yarn specifications (sheath yarn
fineness, sheath yarn texture i.e. shrink/un-shrink, covering air-knots) impact on socks physical appearance
were also analyzed. The results clearly showed that by decreasing number of yarn covering air knots and
sheath yarn fineness leads to prevention of wrinkle formation. The results also prove to be supportive for
cost effectiveness by eliminating the pre-setting stage.
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Elastane air-covered yarn, loop length, pre-heat setting, shrinkage, wrinkles
Citation
ISSN
0040-5000