Deformation Behaviour of Mulberry Woven Silk Fabrics. Issue 15 (23rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Das, Subrata; Natarajan, Subhalakshmi
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 19:Issue 15(2022)
• Page Start: 10946
• Page End: 10952
• Publication Date: 2022-11-23
• Subjects: Dupion silk -- soft silk -- taffeta silk -- stretch properties -- growth properties -- swelling; 杜邦丝绸 -- 柔软的丝绸 -- 塔夫绸 -- 弹性好 -- 生长特性 -- 膨胀; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2021.2002782
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Dupion, soft silk, and silk taffeta are important commercial varieties of fabrics which are used for apparel, made-ups, and home furnishing. Deformation of the silk fabrics under load is expected from the products produced and used in different conditions. Fabric samples of three different varieties such as dupion, soft, and taffeta silk had been manufactured and the stretch and growth properties were evaluated in both dry and wet conditions. It is observed that stretch and growth properties of silk fabrics are correlated with cover factor, fabric thickness, fabric warp crimp, and twist significantly. The increase in stretch and growth properties of silk fabric in wet condition may be due to more swelling and relaxation of fiber structure and also attributed to breaking of hydrogen bond chain links in protein fiber.