Impact of Stitch Density on Tactile Comfort Properties of Seams. Issue 2 (March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sadhna, ; Kumar, Rajesh; Maanvizhi, M.; Prakash, C.; Ramesh Babu, V.; Indu, G.K.
• Is Part Of: AATCC Journal of Research. Volume 10:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 73
• Page End: 79
• Publication Date: 2023-03
• Subjects: Comfort -- Seam Thickness -- Seams -- Stitch Density -- Surface Friction -- Tactile
• DOI: 10.1177/24723444221132318
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2472-3444

Abstract

The impact of stitch density and seam type on tactile properties of seams has been investigated. Lapped seam 1 (LSa-1) using stitch class 605 and superimposed seam (SSa-2) using stitch class 514 (ASTM 6193) were constructed with four different stitch densities, namely, stitches per inch (SPI) 10, SPI 14, SPI 18 and SPI 22, and the tactile properties of seams examined by evaluating the characteristics of seams such as seam compression, seam thickness, seam bending behaviour and surface friction of seams. From the study, the optimized stitch density has been identified as SPI 10 for producing soft seam. Seam class and stitch density play a vital role in determining seam comfort properties.