Effect of Stitch Density and Stitch Type on the Moisture Management Properties of Seams for High Active Sportswear Application
Research and development
Authors:
- Maanvizhi M.
VIT Fashion Institute of Technology, Chennai, India - Prakash C.
Department of Handloom and Textiles, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Nadia, India - Rameshbabu V.
Department of Fashion Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
Nr DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0014.3263
 Full text | references | Abstract: The impact of stitch density and seam class on the moisture management properties of seams was investigated in this study. A lapped seam (Class 2) using a Flat Lock Stitch class ASTM 607 and a super imposed seam (Class 1) using an Overlock Stitch Class ASTM 514 were constructed with four different stitch densities – SPI 10, SPI 14, SPI 18 and SPI 22, and the moisture management properties of seamed fabric in terms of the spreading speed, area of spreading, absorption time, wetting time, one-way transport index and overall moisture management capability (OMMC) on the seam line were investigated. It was observed from the results that the seams made with low stitch density show better moisture management capability, and the lapped seam exhibits better moisture management capability when compared to the superimposed seam. |
Tags:
sportswear, seams, moisture management properties, seams comfort properties, stitch density, sportswear construction.
Citation:
Maanvizhi M, Prakash C, Rameshbabu V. Effect of Stitch Density and Stitch Type on the Moisture Management Properties of Seams for High Active Sportswear Application. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2020; 28, 6(144): 72-78. DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0014.3263