Quality Characteristics of Silk based Union Fabrics

摘要

Silk has always been considered as the most cherished and exclusive fashion fabric for high-class society owing to its natural sheen and softness. Handle and draping qualities of silk are superior to many other textiles. The cost of pure silk fabric is very high, compared to other fabrics. Keeping this in view, the present study was planned with objective; to develop different union fabrics of mulberry silk using wool, cotton, polyester and viscose blend (p/v) in weft and to check the physical properties of mulberry silk based union fabrics. The woven samples were then tested for various physical properties. The result of study showed that difference was found in the thread count of weft direction, as all weft yarn had different yarn count. Abrasion resistance of silk × polyester was quite high. Fabric made from silk and wool showed higher clo value i.e., it has ability to hold heat in the fabric for longer duration. Maximum tearing strength was found in silk × silk and silk × polyester. Similarly, the results indicate that maximum tensile strength was observed in silk polyester fabric.