Prediction of woven fabrics appearance based on yarn surface-area measurement system (YSMS)

Abstract

To predict the fabric appearance quality from the yarn structure, a yarn surface-area measurement system is proposed. We characterize the fabric appearance quality based on its surface area (Coefficient of the variance of the fabric surface area (FSCV)) to evaluate the irregularity of the simulated fabrics. The simulated fabrics are processed by YSMS using an improved mathematical model in which the yarn with elleptical cross-section is flattened in the weaving process. Results confirm our method is viable and could help to quantify fabric appearance quality objectively. On the basis of our method, the fabric structure and appearance could be optimized and even controlable prepared with appropriate yarn.