Evaluation of Bed Cover Properties Produced from Double Fabric Based on Honeycomb. (26th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salama, A. A.; El-Deeb, A. S.; El-shahat, I. M.
• Other Names: Anandan Sambandam Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of textiles. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-03-26
• Subjects: Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Textile fabrics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 677
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/470456
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7678

Abstract

Abstract : This research aims to innovate a new fabric structure, which could be used as a bed cover based on double honeycomb fabric with self-stitching. The honeycomb air pockets were aimed at facing each other to form closed small air chambers which work to sequester the air. The double fabric increases fabric thickness. Thus, the opportunity to improve thermal comfort could be achieved. A number of samples were produced with different densities and counts of weft yarn. Thermal insulation and water vapour permeability were measured and compared with bed covers produced from reversible weft backed structure. Geometrical properties, abrasion resistance, and air permeability were also measured. The results showed that the innovated structure had higher values of thermal insulation than reversible weft backed structure at certain weft counts and densities.