Study on properties of Eri-union fabrics developed with cotton and polyester yarn

Abstract

The union fabrics were made from eri with cotton yarns and eri with polyester yarns using satin weave. The semi-automatic power loom was used to construct the union fabric. The 2/60s eri silk yarn was used as warp and 2/40s was used for cotton and polyester yarns. The pure eri/ eri fabric was also constructed to compare the different performance properties of eri /cotton and eri / polyester union fabrics. Yarn count, fabric count, fabric weight, tensile strength, elongation, crease recovery, stiffness, thickness, fabric cover and drapability were observed and analyzed for the developed union fabrics which met the properties required for the construction of apparel. An evaluation performa was prepared to evaluate the aesthetic and handle properties of the developed fabrics. It was found that satin weave union fabrics were found better than the pure Eri fabric.