The Shape of Nodes in Three-Dimensional Drape of Fabrics

Abstract

The circular fabric specimen drapes three-dimens ionaliy into several pleats or nodes . The significance of the number and shape of nodes relates to some aesthetic criteria. This paper discusses theoretically and experimentally that the shape factor of the nodes depends upon the ratio of the specimen diameter to the diameter of a circle equal in area to the figure enclosed by the draped fabric hem .It has been ascertained by the subjective evaluation that the difference between the theoretical and experimental values of shape factor represents the uniformity of the distribution of nodes and the aesthetic appearance of draped fabrics.