A principal component analysis (PCA) method for predicting the correlation between some fabric parameters and the drape

Abstract

A new method for predicting correlation between fabric parameters and the drape is developed. This method utilises a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of intercorrelated influencing parameters (bending rigidity, weight, thickness) and the drape parameters (drape coefficient and the node number). This paper describes the PCA procedure and presents the similarities and contrasts between variables.

Keywords

• fabric drape
• fabric parameters
• bending rigidity
• principal component analysis (pca)