Investigation of the Liquid Retention Capacity of Terry Fabrics
Research and development
Authors:
- Petrulyte Salvinija
Department of Textile Technology, Faculty of Design and Technologies, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania - Nasleniene Jurgita (j/w)
 Full text | Abstract: The paper presents an investigation of the liquid retention capacity of terry fabrics with respect to pile height and impacts/finishing. The terry fabrics used in the experimental work were made from linen or linen/cotton yarns. The pile height of the samples was 6, 9 and 12 mm. The fabrics were effected by various impacts/finishing like macerating, washing with detergent or without it, washing with detergent and softener as well as tumbling procedures. The highest liquid retention capacity (9.598 g/g) was determined for grey linen/cotton fabric with a 6 mm pile height. A significant difference exists in the liquid retention capacity of differently treated fabrics; the intensity of the procedure also plays a role here. The liquid retention capacity of terry fabrics with respect to the tumbling period could be described by polynomial equations. |
Tags: impact/finishing, retention capacity, terry fabric.
Citation: Petrulyte S., Nasleniene J.; Investigation of the Liquid Retention Capacity of Terry Fabrics. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2010, Vol. 18, No. 5 (82) pp. 93-97.