This study evaluates the physical characteristics of mulberry silk-viscose blended yarns intended for subsequent fabric development. Mulberry silk fibres and viscose rayon fibres were blended in three proportions, namely 60:40, 50:50 and 40:60, and spun into two yarn counts, 15 a...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41677
This study reports on the impact of textile properties of knitted fabrics blended with three unlike proportions of mulberry silk and viscose fibre, on desired comfort for temperate regions. An experiment was conducted with knitted textiles, with uneven counts, each of which was m...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i6820
Tactile sensations are among the first parameters, which play an important role in guiding a consumer’s decision while selection of fabric. In the present investigation, hand properties of knitted fabrics were studied. Attempt was made on four knitted fabrics, blended in proporti...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2019/v38i630398
Fabric handle is one of the influential properties for any fabric and is a guiding factor for optimum selection of textile materials for specific end uses. The paper deals with objective analysis of knitted fabrics for fabric hand. Present attempt was made on four knitted fabrics...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2019/v19i630137