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Replacing Synthetic Materials in Automobile Upholstery with Natural Comfort and Hygiene Materials
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By
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C. S. Sentthil Kumar
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TABLE
7 TEAR STRENGTH (ELEMENDROF TESTER): ASTM D1242:1996
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BAMBOO
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COTTON
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Warp direction
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2.6 lbf
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2.5 lbf
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Weft direction
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2.1 lbf
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3 lbf
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From the Table: 7 it can be inferred that 100% cotton fabric is having
slightly better tear strength when compared to bamboo fabric.
Fabric Abrasion resistance:
Bamboo 98.8% Cotton 91.9%
The abrasion resistance of 100% cotton fabric and bamboo
fabric does not show any significant variation.
TABLE 8 PILLING GRADE COMPARISON:
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Cotton fabric
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Grade
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Bamboo fabric
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Grade
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Sample 1
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3
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Sample 1
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4
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Sample 2
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4
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Sample 2
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4
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Sample 3
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3
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Sample 3
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4
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Sample 4
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3
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Sample 4
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4
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Sample 5
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3
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Sample 5
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3
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Avg
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3
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Avg
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4
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From the table-8 bamboo has better
pilling property than 100%cotton
Product comparison:
Table 9 Product Comparisons
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Properties
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Present seat
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Modified product
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% of coolness or heat reduction
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Above normal temperature.
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3- 4 0 C lower
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Seat structure
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Lacks support to back bone.
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Better support for back bone.
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Fragrance
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Artificial perfume is needed.
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Sweet natural fragrance from
vettivera and bamboo.
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Comfort
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Less comfort.
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More comfort during long ride.
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