Effects of Some Mechanical Properties of Fabrics Formed by Inclusion of Recycled Cotton in Production

Abstract

In the blend of 1st fabric recycled cotton produced in this study, plain fabric was produced from 50% recycled cotton and 50% cotton compact yarns. 2. Fabric is a plain fabric made from 65% recycled cotton and 35% cotton using compact yarns. The tear strength, abrasion resistance and pilling performance of the fabrics were examined when the blending ratios of the cottons obtained from the recycling used in these fabrics increased. For this purpose, the tear strengths of 2 fabrics produced were examined. For the wear resistance, the pilling performance was investigated by determining the number of 5 rounds. 2000, 5000, 8000, 11000 and 14000 round numbers were used in the test used for abrasion resistance. Finally, it was checked how many rounds occurred in the fabric. According to the results obtained, 65% recycled cotton and 35% cotton were used in the recycled blend, and the tear strength decreased and pilling properties increased.

Keywords

• Recycling
• Tear strength
• Abrasion resistance
• Pilling property

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