Some Important properties of textile fibre to make apparel

Asif Ahmed Safwan - 12:00

Important properties of textile fibres to make Apparel

Elongation at break: 10–35%

Tenacity: 3–7 grams per denier (gpd)

Modulus of elasticity: 30–60 gpd

Elastic recovery: 100% at strain up to 5%

Zero strength temperature: Excessive creep and softening point>215

High abrasion resistance

Moisture absorbency: 2–5%

Dyeable

Easy care

Insoluble (low swelling) in water, in moderately strong acids and bases and conventional organic solvents from room temperature to 100°C