What are the aspects of the feel of textiles?

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The feel style of the fabric is the common requirement of the comfort function and beautification function of clothing, and it is also the basis for the formation of clothing shape and clothing style. The feel style of the fabric mainly includes the touch, feel, rigidity and drapability of the fabric.

The tactile sensation of a fabric refers to the sensation of human skin when it touches the fabric

Such as smooth, rough; weak, very scratchy; smooth, astringent; flexible, sluggish; rigid, soft; fluffy, hard; thick, thin; plump, loose; warm, cool, etc.

The touch of a fabric is related to many aspects of fabric composition:

For example, different raw materials have different tactile sensations, silk is smooth, hemp is rough, etc.;

The same raw materials with different yarn counts have different tactile sensations, low-count cotton fabrics are rough, and high-count cotton fabrics are fine and clean;

Fabrics with different warp and weft densities have different tactile sensations, high-density fabrics are stiff, and sparse fabrics are weak;

Different fabrics have different tactility, satin weave is smooth, plain weave is flat and so on;

Different finishing processes have different tactile sensations, such as smooth and soft liquid ammonia finishing, plump, waxy and slippery wool-type loose finishing.

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fabric feel

The feel of a fabric refers to the feeling of the hand to identify certain physical properties of the fabric and is an important aspect of style.

Different fabrics have different feel, such as medium-thick tweed and wool-like fabrics that require a full and thick feel, while thin wool fabrics such as valetine and cool wool require a smooth and cool feel.

Factors that affect the feel of fabrics include fiber raw materials, yarn fineness and twist, fabric organization and dyeing and finishing processes. Among them, the fiber raw material has a greater influence, the fiber fineness is soft, and the fiber is straight and smooth. When the twist of the yarn is appropriate, the hand of the fabric is soft and refreshing; if the twist is too large, the hand of the fabric becomes stiff; if the twist is too small, the hand of the fabric is weak.

The hand feel is also related to some mechanical properties of the fabric, such as the flexibility, extensibility, resilience of the fabric, etc.

Flexibility means the ability or stiffness of the fabric to be easily bent;

Extensibility indicates the degree of stretch deformation of the fabric;

Resilience indicates the degree to which the fabric is deformed and recovered;

Surface heat transfer coefficient and heat transfer rate reflect how cool or warm the fabric is.

The fabric handle reflects the appearance and comfort of the fabric to varying degrees.

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rigidity of fabric

The rigidity and flexibility of the fabric refers to the ability of the fabric to resist the bending stress, also known as the bending stiffness.

Greater flexural stiffness means stiffer fabric. Appropriate flexural stiffness means that the fabric is stiff.

The flexural stiffness of the fabric is related to the properties of the fabric material, the thickness of the fabric fiber, and the density of the fabric.

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Drapability of fabrics

Drapability of fabric refers to the property of fabric to form a smooth and evenly curved surface under natural drape. The softer the fabric, the better the drape.

Drapability is a necessary performance for the expression of soft clothing style, such as the hem of a flared skirt, the shape of the wavy and the shape of loose clothing, etc., all require fabrics with good drape.

Drapability is related to rigidity and flexibility, and fabrics with high flexural rigidity have poor drape. Fabrics with fine fibers and loose organization have better drape.