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The effects of elastane and finishing processes on the performance properties of denim fabrics

Selin Hanife Eryuruk (Textile Technologies and Design Faculty, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey)

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

ISSN: 0955-6222

Article publication date: 11 February 2019

Issue publication date: 3 April 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

The main factors affecting consumers when selecting denim garments are aesthetic, appearance and fashion. Besides these factors, comfort and performance properties of the denim garments during usage are very important. The purpose of this paper is to determine the effects of different finishing processes on the performance properties of 100 percent cotton and 98 percent cotton+2 percent elastane denim fabrics.

Design/methodology/approach

The research design for this study consists of experimental study. In order to evaluate the effects of finishing on the performance properties of fabrics, eight types of fabrics were selected for evaluation. Rigid, resin, bleaching and softening type fabrics with and without elastane were analyzed statistically.

Findings

The results obtained in the study clearly showed that the types of finishing and elastane fiber in the fabric structure had a significant influence on mechanical and comfort properties of denim fabrics.

Originality/value

As a result of the literature review, it was seen that there were limited studies concerning mechanical, functional and comfort properties of denim fabrics together. In this study, the effects of finishing processes on the tear strength, stiffness, drape, mechanical and thermal comfort characteristics were deeply evaluated.

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Citation

Eryuruk, S.H. (2019), "The effects of elastane and finishing processes on the performance properties of denim fabrics", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 243-258. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-01-2018-0009

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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