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Investigating the effect of different filaments and yarn structures on mechanical and physical properties of
Muhammad Irfan1, Muhammad Bilal Qadir1, Ali Afzal1
1Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Dual-core yarns, containing two filaments within the core of the yarn, have gained increasing commercial and research interest recently, especially in denim manufacturing. The use of multi-components in dual-core yarns allows for tailoring the properties of the yarn and denim fabric. The type of filaments and fibers and their surface characteristics play a role in fiber-to-fiber cohesion within yarn structure. However, little has been reported regarding the effect of different filaments on the properties of dual-core yarns. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of three different filaments, T400, polyester flat (PET flat) and polyester textured (PET textured) as well as two yarn structures, siro versus non-siro, on tensile, elastic and other properties of dual-core yarns at same twist level and linear density of the yarn. The results showed that the siro spun dual-core yarn containing T400 exhibited 25% higher tenacity compared with yarns containing other filaments. However, the plastic deformation of the yarn containing PET flat filament, having a higher initial modulus, was at a relatively lower level compared with T400 and PET textured. Overall, the siro yarn structure showed lower imperfections and higher tenacity compared with the non-siro yarn structure. The dual-core yarn containing T400 showed a higher level of moisture wicking compared with other filaments which can add to the comfort properties but a similar hairiness level. The findings of this study suggest that the use of a filament with a higher initial modulus can improve the stretch and recovery behavior of the dual-core yarns.
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