Dimensional properties of spun viscose single jersey knitted fabrics

Abstract

Weft knitted fabrics are manufactured by interlacement of loops and the dimensions of these loops govern the fabric properties The stable loop configuration governs the properties of the weft knitted fabrics especially their dimensional stability and shape retention properties Dimensional properties of weft knitted fabrics have been one of the most discussed areas in the textile industry as well as in research fields The dimensional stability of single jersey knitted fabrics during various wetting and drying operations has been the subject of numerous studies during the last decade During the process of relaxation different weft knitted fabrics approach the minimum energy state in different ways Dimensional properties of weft knitted fabrics made from moisture absorbent fibres like cotton and wool has been extensively studied by a number of research workers and very useful information has been provided The dimensional properties and relaxation behavior of weft knitted fabrics made from viscose fibres has been given little attention