INFLUENCE OF CONSTRUCTIONAL PARAMETERS ON END-USE PROPERTIES OF FINE COTTON SHIRTING MADE OF COMPACT YARN

摘要

The influence of constructional parameters on end-use properties of finished fine cotton fabrics made from fine compact yarn was investigated. Compact yarn was made from Extra Long Staple Egyptian cotton. Floating has important influence on lower tensile stress and lower creasability. Yarn smoothness has influence on better softness and air permeability. Yarn fineness influences the softness of fabrics. The best results relating to the durability and comfort of shirting were obtained with unwashed and 10-times washed fabrics with minimal floating yarns and with gassed compact yarn in warp.