In this paper, a procedural method for the visualization of knitted and woven fabrics is presented. The proposed method is compatible with a mass-spring model and makes use of the regular warp–weft structure of the cloth. The visualization parameters for the loops and threads are easily mapped to the animated mass-spring model. The simulation idea underlying both knitted and woven fabrics is si...

ZnO nanoparticle-based multilayer nanocomposite films were fabricated on cationized woven cotton fabrics via layer-by-layer molecular self-assembly technique. For cationic surface charge, cotton fabrics were pretreated with 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (EP3MAC) by pad-batch method. XPS and SEM were used to examine the deposited nano-ZnO multilayer films on the cotton fabrics. The n...

Carbon-based fibres hold promise for preparing multifunctional fabrics with electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, permeability, flexibility and lightweight. However, these fabrics are of limited performance mainly because of the weak interaction between fibres. Here we report non-woven graphene fibre fabrics composed of randomly oriented and interfused graphene fibres with strong inter...

BACKGROUND Mattress and pillow encasings are recommended for patients allergic to dust mites. Many encasements block allergen and are vapor permeable but do not allow free passage of air through the material. Recently, breathable fabrics made from tightly woven synthetic fibers or nonwoven synthetics have been recommend as encasements. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to develop a meth...

Air-jet-textured polyester yarns were produced using two feed yarns differing in filament fineness and number of filaments. By varying the yarn overfeed, filament fineness and air pressure, four textured yarns were produced. Woven fabrics were prepared using these textured yarns as weft and cotton yarns in warp. To study the effect of air-jet-texturing parameters on the bending and compression ...

This paper deals with evaluation of the mechanical properties of woven fabrics. Method of evaluation is concentrated loading system. A total of 17 pieces of woven fabric is used. The most related parts of the curve to the properties are shown and as a result, effective features are lightened up.

Cysteic acid functionalized mineral oxide nanoparticles can be used to impart superhydrophilic performance on a range of woven and non-woven fabrics. Woven fabrics spray dip coated alumina iron based cysteic nanoparticles, were characterized by SEM, EDX the change in water contact angle was measured or where increased hydrophilicity sufficiently great that time for adsorption droplet measured. ...

The first stage of the RTM process concerns the preforming of the part. During the preforming of multilayered reinforcements, frictions between the plies occur. An experimental device designed to analyse the ply/ply, ply/tool and yarn/yarn frictions has been set up. Specific contact behaviour for ply/ply friction is directly related to shocks taking place between overhanging yarns of each sampl...