Research Information System
TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON, vol.32, no.2, pp.87-98, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
This study aims to investigate the relief effects on woven fabrics by using heat-sensitive
thermoplastic-shrink yarns and different yarn types together. The purpose of examining the relief
effects is to create innovative surfaces and increase aesthetic value in the design of woven fabrics
with yarns that gain permanent shape by shrinking with heat treatments. In line with the purpose, first
of all, thermoplastic yarns and the studies carried out in this context, the fabrics produced were
examined. The information gained was evaluated within the scope of woven fabric design, and relief
effect woven fabrics were designed within the scope of a theme. Before the production process of the
main fabric designs, preliminary research fabrics were woven for the selection of the appropriate yarn
type, weaving structure, and knitting that will create the relief effects in the designs in the most
accurate way. With the data obtained from the preliminary research, yarn, woven, and woven fabric
structures were determined for fabrics and main designs and production calculations were made. After
weaving production, all fabrics were heat-treated to create permanent relief effects after being
removed from the loom. The relief effects seen in all fabrics after heat treatment were evaluated in
terms of both structural and theme-related appearance by relating the type of yarn used in the
production of fabrics, weaving, and woven structure.
Evaluations were also made according to the numerical and visual data determined during the design
and production process. The preliminary research results and the descriptions of the main fabrics are
discussed under the relevant sections, and their contributions to the design and production process are
stated in the conclusion section. In the production process of the fabrics, dobby weaving techniques
were used in the preliminary research fabrics, and jacquard weaving techniques were used in the
production of the main fabrics. Single-layer, self-connecting double-layer, and double-layer bag
structures were used as woven fabric structures. The yarns used are thermoplastic yarns that are heat
sensitive and cotton and polyester yarns that do not heat sensitive. In the design and application works
considered as interior textiles; in addition to thermoplastic yarns, the effects of non-thermoplastic
yarns in terms of relief were also observed in terms of aesthetic quality and structure. In addition to
the use of thermoplastic yarns with non-thermoplastic yarns, the desired aesthetic relief effects have
been achieved with the combination of weaving structures, weave, and yarn density selected
depending on the designs revealed in line with the themes of the fabrics.
It is thought that the study will contribute to the development of innovative perspectives in terms of
function and aesthetics in creating relief effects in woven fabric design with the use of thermoplastic
and non-thermoplastic materials, and weaving techniques.