Stretch Mercerization of Cotton Fibers: Part II: Fabric Properties

Slack mercerization followed by gradual restretching to the ratio of 1.25 by a series of closely set rollers in Part I of this study was proven to be effective to stretch the individual fibers shrunken during mercerization. The effect of stretch mercerization in roving form using this technique on t...

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Published in:Textile research journal 1984-06, Vol.54 (6), p.370-377
Main Authors: Kim, Y.K., Tae Jin Kang, Seyam, A.M., El-Shiekh, Aly
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fabrics
Fibers
Grabs
Mercerization
Rollers
Strength
Yams
Yarns
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Summary:Slack mercerization followed by gradual restretching to the ratio of 1.25 by a series of closely set rollers in Part I of this study was proven to be effective to stretch the individual fibers shrunken during mercerization. The effect of stretch mercerization in roving form using this technique on the mechanical properties of fibers, yams and fabrics was investigated. Stretch mercerized roving was converted into fabric and its properties were compared with the properties of three similar samples: fabric from mercerized yams, mercerized fabric, and unmercerized fabric. Fabrics woven from stretch mercerized roving possessed greater strength than the commercially yarn mercerized fabrics. The fabric produced from yarns made from stretch-mercerized roving had the lowest values of percent reductions in grab strength and tearing strength after resm treatments with DMDHEU.
ISSN:0040-5175
1746-7748
DOI:10.1177/004051758405400603