Influence of Cross-Sectional Shape on the Tensile Properties of Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric

Subject Areas : Spinning, Weaving and Knitting

Mohammad reza Ahmadzadeh ¹ , Ali Asghar Asgharian Jeddi ² , SAEED SHAIKHZADEH NAJAR ³

1 - Islamic azad university Yazd branch
2 - 1 Department of Graduate Studies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IRAN.
3 - Department of Textile Engineering

Received: 2023-02-12 Accepted : 2023-08-15 Published : 2025-06-30

Keywords: Fiber, Cross-Sectional, Polyester, Polypropylene, Tensile,

Abstract :

The cross-sectional shape is one of the effective parameters influencing the characteristics of fiber, yarn, and fabric. Today, fibers are produced with different cross-sections to create specific characteristics in fiber, yarn, and fabric. In this study, two fibers were produced: the first is a polyester fiber with two different cross-sections, named trilobal and round; while the second is polypropylene fibers with three different cross-sections, named trilobal hollow, trilobal, and octalobal. The same condition was applied to produce all the fibers. Then, the produced fibers were used to produce yarn and fabric. Fabrics with three weave designs, named plain, satin, and twill, were woven from the produced yarn by completely applying the same conditions. The tensile properties of the fibers, yarns, and fabrics produced were investigated according to available standards in light of elongation and modulus. The statistical analyses of the results showed a significant difference in the characteristics of the fibers, yarns, and fabrics. to create hollow conditions fibers, yarns, and fabrics that were produced were investigated according to available standards in the light of elongation and modulus. The statistical analyses of the results showed the existence of a significant difference in the characteristics of the fibers, yarns, and fabrics as a result of their different cross-sections.

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