Bibliographic Details
Title: |
Changes in Mechanical Properties of Fabrics Made of Standard and Recycled Polyester Yarns Due to Aging. |
Authors: |
Katić Križmančić, Ines1,2 (AUTHOR) ikatickri@ttf.unizg.hr, Salopek Čubrić, Ivana2 (AUTHOR) goran.cubric@ttf.unizg.hr, Potočić Matković, Vesna Marija2 (AUTHOR), Čubrić, Goran2 (AUTHOR) |
Source: |
Polymers (20734360). Dec2023, Vol. 15 Issue 23, p4511. 16p. |
Subject Terms: |
*RECYCLED products, *POLYESTERS, *YARN, *POLYESTER fibers, *SURFACE cracks, *SYNTHETIC fibers, *SURFACE morphology, *TEXTILES |
Abstract: |
Over the years, the demands on the durability and quality of polyester fabrics used for sportswear have increased, as these fabrics contribute to athletes' performance. At the same time, the use of recycled polyester material is increasingly being promoted for environmental reasons. This study focused on investigating the properties of standard and recycled polyester fabrics before and after aging according to the developed aging protocol. The surface morphology, thickness, elongation at break, force at break, bursting force, mass loss due to abrasion and moisture management of the fabrics were tested. The results showed that the aging process had no influence on the surface changes in the fabrics. More specifically, there were neither surface cracks on the fibre surface nor chemical changes. The highest decrease in force at break for standard polyester fabrics with elastane was up to 26%, and up to 15% for fabrics made of recycled polyester. The loss of mass due to abrasion was greater for recycled polyester than for standard polyester fabrics. The average ability of the fabrics to absorb moisture decreased by up to 23% after aging, while the wetting time increased by up to 30%, with the highest increase observed in recycled fabrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|
Copyright of Polymers (20734360) is the property of MDPI and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
Database: |
Academic Search Complete |
Full text is not displayed to guests. |
Login for full access.
|