Construction of the fabric has great influence on the dimensional stability of the fabric. The effect of the construction can be understood by the following example:
The type of material used in the fabric affects the dimensional stability of the fabric up to some extent. If the yarn has been spun with fine and long staple fibres, it will give better dimensional stability. Polyester fibre shows better dimensional stability than cotton fibre.
The degree of yarn twist great impact on the dimensional stability of a fabric. If the count and construction of two fabric are identical, there will be a more dimensional change in the fabric having high twist yarn than the fabric having low twist yarn. The high twist yarn always tends to shrink when it comes under relaxing form. This tendency of yarn helps to shrink the fabric.
The weave of the fabric also plays a very important role in the dimensional stability of the fabric. The weave having long float length gives more shrinkage percentage than short length float weave. Weave like waffle and satin shrink more after washing.
The weight per square meter of fabric directly influences the shrinkage percentage after washing. The fabrics having a low weight per meter always shrink more than high weight fabric. It happens due to more open space (air space) present in low weight fabric. The ends and picks come much closer to each other after washing. It is possible only when the fabric has open space in it.
Thermal conductivity of the fabric
Tearing strength of woven fabric
Tensile strength of woven fabric
Elongation of woven fabric
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