Abstract
The knitted fabric properties, especially the dimensional characteristics, are primarily influenced by constituent fibers, yarn properties, knitting machine variables, processing, and finishing treatments. Spun viscose knitted fabric is susceptible to dimensional stability issues. This paper investigates the influence of pre-shrink resin treatment on the dimensional characteristics of spun viscose knitted fabric, particularly in a single jersey structure. Using 40 Ne spun viscose yarn, knitted fabrics are produced, bleached, dyed, and treated with pre-shrink resin. The effects of pre-shrink resin on weft knitted fabrics are studied through repeated home laundering for up to 25 wash cycles, analyzing various fabric parameters. Pre-shrink resin-treated knitted fabrics demonstrate minimal spirality variations and dimension changes compared to grey, bleached, and dyed fabrics.
Keywords: Dimensional characteristics, Circular knitting machine, Pre-shrink resin, Spun viscose yarn, Washing, Weft knitted fabric
Introduction
The manufacturing of knitted fabric remains a continual challenge for knitters. Weft knitted fabrics, owing to their exceptional comfort-related qualities, are favored as clothing materials in various applications, particularly in undergarments and easy-care outer garments. Dimensional stability of weft knitted fabrics has been a widely discussed subject in the textile industry and research fields.
Originally published in Journal of the Textile Association, July-August 2011.
About the Authors
The authors of the article are associated with the Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.
The knitted fabric properties, especially the dimensional characteristics, are primarily influenced by constituent fibers, yarn properties, knitting machine variables, processing, and finishing treatments. Spun viscose knitted fabric is susceptible to dimensional stability issues. This paper investigates the influence of pre-shrink resin treatment on the dimensional characteristics of spun viscose knitted fabric, particularly in a single jersey structure. Using 40 Ne spun viscose yarn, knitted fabrics are produced, bleached, dyed, and treated with pre-shrink resin. The effects of pre-shrink resin on weft knitted fabrics are studied through repeated home laundering for up to 25 wash cycles, analyzing various fabric parameters. Pre-shrink resin-treated knitted fabrics demonstrate minimal spirality variations and dimension changes compared to grey, bleached, and dyed fabrics.
Keywords: Dimensional characteristics, Circular knitting machine, Pre-shrink resin, Spun viscose yarn, Washing, Weft knitted fabric
Introduction
The manufacturing of knitted fabric remains a continual challenge for knitters. Weft knitted fabrics, owing to their exceptional comfort-related qualities, are favored as clothing materials in various applications, particularly in undergarments and easy-care outer garments. Dimensional stability of weft knitted fabrics has been a widely discussed subject in the textile industry and research fields.
Originally published in Journal of the Textile Association, July-August 2011.
About the Authors
The authors of the article are associated with the Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.
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