ISSN 2456-0235

International Journal of Modern Science and Technology

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​​​​​​​March 2020, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 84-89. 

​​​Evaluation of Comfort Property of Fabric by Subjective and Objective Measurement

Derseh Yilie Limeneh¹,²
¹Department of Clothing Technology, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic.

²Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

​​​*Corresponding author’s e-mail: derseh2003@gmail.com

​Abstract

​Clothing is an important aspect for human being next to food and shelter. Fabric handle is the outcome of a complex phenomenon determined by fabric mechanical and surface properties and it is very important for a customer in assessing fabric quality while shopping, as well as for the end-use and prospective performance of a textile product. Ten different samples were used among however all samples were knitted fabric. The results were displayed in graphical and statistical manner and the hand value and total hand value of the test results were on acceptable range the primary values of stiffness which was lies between 4.75 to 6.76, smoothness between 5.85 to 8.53 ,softness and fullness also lies between 8.49 to 10.17 .The tested functional properties of different finished fabric type the highest total hand value is found on sample four (Prani) and also it have better fullness, softness and smoothness and also it is the best sample for ladies winter cloth from different functional properties of fabric.

Keywords: Comfort property; Functional property; Handle; quality; Fullness and softness.

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