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Study on the Effect of Acrylic/Nettle Union Fabric


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A study was performed on the acrylic/nettle union fabric to show the effect of physical and mechanical properties of union fabric. Here, the acrylic yarn was used in the warp direction and nettle yarn was used in the weft direction. Fabric weight of (AN5) was 393.3 g/m2, respectively. Fabric thickness of AN5 fabric was 1.91 mm which was higher than the other union fabrics. It was concluded that fabrics with higher fabric weight and thickness were suitable for making home textile products viz., rug, table runner and cushion cover because these would retain shape well, and resist slippage and folds in use. Dimensional stability of AN6, AN1 fabric was more due to compact yarn and fabric structure in which less space was left for shrinkage. Less shrinkage was considered good for fitted textile products. AN4 and AN2 fabrics were found to be more durable as the breaking strength compared to other union fabricwas considered good for textile products. Fabrics with codes AN2 exhibited more abrasion resistance and were considered good for textile products for personal use and found to be durable.

Keywords

Nettle, Acrylic, Union Fabric, Properties.
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Authors

Neha Garg
Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), India
Harinder Kaur Saggu
Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), India
Kanwaljit Kaur Brar
Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), India

Abstract


A study was performed on the acrylic/nettle union fabric to show the effect of physical and mechanical properties of union fabric. Here, the acrylic yarn was used in the warp direction and nettle yarn was used in the weft direction. Fabric weight of (AN5) was 393.3 g/m2, respectively. Fabric thickness of AN5 fabric was 1.91 mm which was higher than the other union fabrics. It was concluded that fabrics with higher fabric weight and thickness were suitable for making home textile products viz., rug, table runner and cushion cover because these would retain shape well, and resist slippage and folds in use. Dimensional stability of AN6, AN1 fabric was more due to compact yarn and fabric structure in which less space was left for shrinkage. Less shrinkage was considered good for fitted textile products. AN4 and AN2 fabrics were found to be more durable as the breaking strength compared to other union fabricwas considered good for textile products. Fabrics with codes AN2 exhibited more abrasion resistance and were considered good for textile products for personal use and found to be durable.

Keywords


Nettle, Acrylic, Union Fabric, Properties.

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