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16th World Textile Conference, AUTEX 2016, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 8 - 10 June 2016
On account of natural
body motions, yarns inside a garment structure are forced to change their
initial positions to form a new geometry and the resistance to this
displacement, known as shear rigidity, defines a fabric’s comfort and
suitability for apparel industry. Among the various fabric properties,
evaluation of shear behaviour of a textile product is essential when it comes
to fabric hand and formability. The principal aim of this study was to determine
the in-plane shear behaviour of denim fabrics. For this purpose commercially
available denim fabrics, having different weave patterns and production
parameters were investigated. The shear rigidity of selected denim fabrics was
measured with a novel shear frame apparatus and traditional bias extension
method. The results were analysed by statistical methods and in respect of the
findings, suggestions were discussed.