Abstract
This study investigates the effect of different knit structure on various properties of rib knitted fabric. The acrylic yarns were used to make 1×1, 2×1, 2×2, 3×1 and 3×3 rib structured fabrics using manual V-bed knitting machine in this research work. The effects of knit structure were measured concerning drape co-efficient percentage, bending length, flexural rigidity and tightness factor. The results disclosed that the fabric properties are greatly influenced by knit structures. 1×1 rib knit fabric showed the lowest value for all tested properties and 3×3 rib knit fabric showed the highest value except drape co-efficient. The bending length and flexural rigidity was investigated in both wale and course direction. At the same time, surface and back sides bending length were also calculated. It has been identified from the test results that the effect of knit structure on flexural rigidity in both wale and course direction were influenced in a same chronological way.
Highlights
Knit wear industry is rising at a faster rate over the globe and technological advancements contribute a lot in the success of industry
The drape co-efficient of knitted fabric have been examined by many researchers [12, 20,21,22,23,24,25,26]
The goals of this study were to disclose the effect of 1×1, 2×1, 2×2, 3×1 and 3×3 knit Structure on various properties of knitted fabric such as drape co-efficient percentage, bending length, flexural rigidity and tightness factor
Summary
Knit wear industry is rising at a faster rate over the globe and technological advancements contribute a lot in the success of industry. The role of drape in a garment is an important aspect of aesthetics It is one of many factors that influence the aesthetic appearance of a fabric and has an outstanding effect on the formal beauty of the cloth [15,16,17]. The bending length is very important factor which determines the flexibility of the fabric. Called flexural rigidity, is one of the most important factors of fabric which has affect on handling and comfort of apparel. It is a key component in deciding fabric handle and drape.
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