Effect of Using Microfiber Yarns in Improving of Performance and Comfort Properties of Summer Clothing Fabrics.

Abstract

Since the beginning of human life, clothing accompanies him and clings to him as a part of him, and this layer has the ability to protect the person from any external factors that may harm him. In recent years, there has been a significant of synthetic fibers, Microfibers have contributed to this major shift in both excellent endurance properties and desirable texture. The research aims to study the specifications of summer clothing fabrics Where 20 samples were produced, one warp was used for all samples 120/2 cotton, the number of warp threads 56, the fabric structure 1/1. the research samples were prepared according to the variables set to test their effect on the properties of the produced samples, which first the difference in the weft material (cotton, polyester micro fiber, cotton & polyester micro fiber second the difference of weft thickness third the number of weft threads After testing the physical and mechanical properties on the executed samples to determine the extent of their ability to achieve the most appropriate performance (thickness, weight, water & moisture absorption, air permeability, elongation, tensile strength & elongation for fabric, fabric stiffness, crease recovery, drying rate, fabric pilling fabric abrasion resistance) . Then the results were discussed and statistically analyzed to identify the sample that gives the best level of functional performance in the samples , it turns out that the sample number 8 (42 weft threads. weft thickness 80/1) gave the best results & made from 100% polyester microfiber.

Keywords

• performance and comfort properties
• microfiber
• cotton
• summer clothing fabrics