Effect of Construction and Weave on Some Mechanical Properties of Untreated and Resin-Treated Cotton Fabrics

The analysis of sets of fabrics of different woven constructions made from the same count of yarn indicates that the differences in mechanical properties arise mainly from weave differences. Increase in flex abrasion is compensated by a de crease in'tear strength and vice versa. Analysis reveals that the initial properties of the twill weave are more balanced for higher levels of crease recoveries than those of the other fabrics. Twill-weave fabrics show high tensile strength. While basket-weave fabrics give higher tear strength, the plain-weave fabrics are best suited for high flex abrasion resistance. Further, higher initial properties of the weave result in fabrics with improved mechanical properties after resin treatment.