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Cut resistant characteristic of weft plain-knitted structure for protective clothing

Lijuan Wang (Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China)
Chunhua Gu (Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China)
Na Liu (Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China)
Yindi He (Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China)
Zhaofang Du (Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China)

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

ISSN: 0955-6222

Article publication date: 21 July 2020

Issue publication date: 4 February 2021

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Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to study cut resistant property of basic weft plain-knitted fabric for protective clothing.

Design/methodology/approach

Effects of fiber materials, fabric direction and knitting technology (sinking-depth) were explored, respectively. Cut process of fabric was tracked and the theoretical analysis was provided to evaluate energy transferring of cutting. Fiber-based cut behavior was observed by SEM images. Deformation energy stored in the loop due to yarn bending was regard as initial elastic potential energy of the fabric, which was related to loop structure.

Findings

Cut resistance of the fiber material was the dominant factor for cut resistance of weft plain-knitted fabric, while unit loop structure played a critical role in improving cut resistance.

Social implications

Cut resistance of the fiber material was the dominant factor for cut resistance of weft plain-knitted fabric, while the unit loop structure played a critical role in improving cut resistance.

Originality/value

The paper provides theoretical support of developing flexible protective clothing.

Keywords

Citation

Wang, L., Gu, C., Liu, N., He, Y. and Du, Z. (2021), "Cut resistant characteristic of weft plain-knitted structure for protective clothing", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 33 No. 1, pp. 35-46. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-11-2019-0168

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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