Functional Properties of Toweling Fabrics
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2016-06
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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
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The present investigation on “Functional properties of toweling fabrics” was conducted during 2014-16 with the objectives to elicit the information on availability of different types of toweling materials in the local market, to study the constructional structure of the selected toweling fabrics, to study the effect of laundering on functional properties of the toweling fabrics. The study comprised of two parts: survey method and experimental procedure. Thirty shop owners who had a good collection of exclusive toweling fabrics in their shop were personally interviewed using a self structured schedule. The experimental procedure involved testing of i) structural properties viz., cloth count, cloth thickness, cloth weight and dimensional stability, ii) durable properties viz., tensile strength and elongation, abrasion resistance, iii) absorbency properties namely sinking, water up-take and wick up test. Effect of laundering on functional parameters was tested by subjecting to multiple washes. The results revealed that, Plain weave , Plain weave punche, Twill weave, Huck-a-back , Honey comb, Diamond weave Both side uncut pile , One side uncut pile and One side cut pile were available in majority of the shops. Structural properties of toweling fabrics subjected to multiple washes were analysed and the results revealed that ends per inch of all nine control toweling fabric samples was greater than the corresponding picks. Almost all toweling fabric samples depicted increasing trend of ends and picks per unit area with the increase in number of washes. Durable properties of toweling fabrics subjected to multiple washes re vealed that there was gradual reduction in tensile strength of fabric. Warp and weft elongation gradually decreased with increased number of washes than control. Absorbency properties of toweling fabrics revealed that the rise of water by the wick-up action was very quick in the first one minute. The wicking height was also increased in control and washed sample with increased number of washes. Thus, it is concluded that the Terry pile weave, Honey comb, Huck-a-back and Plain weave are more suitable for toweling fabrics.