Effects of weft count and weft density on the surface roughness of 3/1 (Z) twill woven fabric
Research Journal of Textile and Apparel
ISSN: 1560-6074
Article publication date: 4 January 2022
Issue publication date: 5 May 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of weft yarn diameter and pick density on the properties of surface roughness (SMD) of 3/1 (Z) twill-woven fabrics in three measurement directions weft (0°), the warp (90°) and the diagonal (45°).
Design/methodology/approach
Nine 3/1 (Z) twill samples were prepared with two factors and three levels and their roughness values were measured in the weft (0°), warp (90°) and diagonal (45°) directions of 3/1 (Z) twill fabrics using the Kawabata-FB4 instrument. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is used to determine the effect of weft yarn diameter and pick density on SMD properties and comparisons were done in the weft (0°), the warp (90°) and the diagonal (45°) directions.
Findings
From experimental analysis, weft yarn diameter and pick density affect SMD of 3/1 (Z) twill-woven fabrics in both diagonal (45°) and weft (0°) directions but slightly affect warp (90°) direction. Maximum SMD values were observed in diagonal (45°) directions and the minimum was in warp (90°) directions of fabrics. Weft yarn diameter and pick density are statistically significant on SMD values of 3/1 (Z) twill-woven fabrics for three directions at a 95% confidence interval. Parameter variation in weft directions of 3/1 (Z) twill-woven fabrics also varies SMD values in three directions measurements
Originality/value
The findings of this study can be usually used for textile technology, industries and laboratories to create a basic understanding for measuring roughness properties of 3/1 (Z) twill fabric. It is also possible to identify the surface characterizations in different directions of measurement for their usage in some specific areas of end application like consumer goods, home textiles, technical textiles, etc.
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Acknowledgements
The corresponding author is extremely grateful to the family for their love, prayers, caring and sacrifices in preparing for future. I wouldn’t be here today if you weren’t MOM (Itukoo). Thank you for always being there as I continue to navigate these early years of my life. I’m everything I’m because you loved me, Aster Sileshi (MOM).
Citation
Beyene, K.A., Mengie, W. and Korra, C.G. (2023), "Effects of weft count and weft density on the surface roughness of 3/1 (Z) twill woven fabric", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 216-227. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-08-2021-0104
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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