26--THE INFLUENCE OF FIBRE CHARACTERISTICS ON THE TACTILE APPRAISAL OF LOOSE WOOL PART I.

Authors :: SHAH, S. M. A.
WHITELEY, K. J.
Source :: Journal of the Textile Institute; Jul1971, Vol. 62 Issue 7, p361-374, 14p, 8 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :: 1971
Abstract: The softness of loose wool is heavily dependent on diameter, both within and between breeds. Crimp characteristics also play a significant but minor role. Bulk compressibility is a highly important factor, and it may well be that the effect of various crimp parameters on softness is due to their influence on bulk compressibility rather than to any directly appreciated tactile effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: WOOL textiles
CRIMPING of textiles
TEXTURED woven textiles
COMPRESSIBILITY
DIAMETER
TEXTILES
ANIMAL fibers
PROPERTIES of matter
TEXTILE industry

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