A prediction method for tensile properties of woven fabrics in lower loads was developed, where the yarns axes in the weave structure were assumed to be sine curves and the measured yarn mechanical properties and weave structure parameters were used as the input information for estimating the fabric properties. The predicted properties were compared with those measured and also with those calculated values based on Kawabata's straight line model. The results suggested that this method is a more reliable means to predict the tensile characteristics of woven fabrics.
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