Performance properties of terry fabrics for hotel towels

Abstract

The state and standards of provision of hotels in Ukraine with terry towels are presented in this paper. The range of hotel terry towels is analyzed. The main factors that affected the modern assortment of textile materials for hotel terry towels are considered. The main focus is on the classic range of terry fabrics with double piles for hotel towels. The analysis of physical, mechanical and optical properties of terry fabrics for hotel towels is given. Indicators that characterize the interaction of fabric with drip-liquid moisture have been experimentally determined. The paper presents the results of the investigation of terry fabrics` performance after 1, 5 and 10 washing cycles. The terry fabric with 500 g per sq.m density and with a twisted loop 3.5 mm high provides the best performance and is recommended for use in hotel towel manufacturing.

Keywords

• terry fabric
• mechanical properties
• physical properties
• optical properties
• cotton
• hotel