Effect of stitch density and washing process on pilling behavior of plain knitted regenerated cellulose fabrics

Ceken F., KAYACAN Ö., ERDOĞAN Ü. H.

Melliand International, cilt.14, sa.3, ss.168-170, 2008 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: Melliand International
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.168-170
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

An investigation was conducted by the Dokuz Eylul University Engineering Faculty, Turkey, to study the effect of stitch density and washing process on pilling behavior of plain knitted regenerated cellulose (modal, standard Tencel, and Lyocell LF) and cotton fabrics. The results of the study show strong pilling formation grades in standard Tencel knitted fabrics after dyeing processes, while the pilling grades of cotton, modal, and Lyocell LF knitted fabrics have almost the same values, with a high pilling grade as opposed the pilling grades of standard Tencel knitted fabrics. The pilling grades of Lyocell LF fabrics are high at first steps of washing cycles due to their decreased fibrillation properties, while after the last cycles of washing, the pilling grades are decreased. The pilling evaluations of all fabrics also showed that the decrease of pilling tendency results due to the increase in fabric tightness.