Abstract:

The paper presents the results of an extensive investigation regarding the tensile behaviour of knitted fabrics with basic evolutions, made of two types of yarns: classic acrylic yarn (used for garments) and PES HT yarn (used for technical applications). Samples were produced according to an experimental matrix containing technological variables considered significant. The fabrics were tested for tensile strain in both the weft and warp directions, and the values were compared and discussed. Conclusions regarding the tensile behaviour of weft knitted fabrics are drawn based on the experimental data.