Quality Assurance: Stretch & Growth
Fabric Stretch
The next physical property of fabrics to be covered is that of “stretch.” But the attribute of fabric stretch has associated properties that are as important as the stretch characteristic itself.
Stretch is a physical property of fabrics, but the attribute of fabric stretch has associated properties that are as important as the stretch characteristic itself.
Stretch & Growth
Stretch & Growth: Knitted Fabrics
Stretch & Growth: Woven Fabrics
TERMS TO KNOW (click to flip)
The ability of a fabric to take in and hold liquid into the fiber, yarn or spaces between yarns in…
view in glossaryThe rate of air flow passing through a known fabric area under a specified air pressure differential between the two…
view in glossaryA state or situation in which a person is relaxed and does not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by…
view in glossaryAs related to moisture management testing, the engineered or inherent transport of aqueous liquid such as perspiration or water (relates…
view in glossaryThe ability of fabric to transport liquid through its structure to the opposite side or across the surface or its…
view in glossaryIn moisture management testing, the measured time it takes for a specified volume of liquid in a fabric to evaporate…
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