Advancing Elastic Warp Knit Fabrics: The Role of Natural Fibers on Functionality

Publikation: Beitrag in FachzeitschriftForschungsartikelBeigetragenBegutachtung

Beitragende

  • Arzu Marmaralı - , Ege Üniversitesi (Autor:in)
  • Olena Kyzymchuk - , Professur für Entwicklung und Montage von textilen Produkten (Autor:in)
  • Nida Oğlakcıoğlu - , Ege Üniversitesi (Autor:in)
  • Gözde Ertekin - , Ege Üniversitesi (Autor:in)
  • Liudmyla Melnyk - , Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (Autor:in)
  • Berna Cüreklibatır Encan - , Ege Üniversitesi (Autor:in)

Abstract

Elastic warp knit fabrics have long been used in applications such as orthopedic treatment and rehabilitation due to their flexibility and support. Typically, these fabrics incorporate elastomeric yarns in every wale, contributing to their widespread use. This study aims to reduce the weight and cost of these fabrics while maintaining essential properties, including elasticity, flexural rigidity, and compressive performance. Market analysis and literature search show that natural fibers despite their eco-friendly properties are not common in warp knitted elastic fabrics. Therefore, natural fibers such as cotton and linen were used as weft yarns. The use of these natural fibers not only offers environmental benefits but also has potential health advantages. The findings indicate that replacing polyester weft yarn with cotton or linen resulted in higher pressure on the body. Additionally, by partially threading elastomeric yarns, the fabric’s overall weight was reduced without changing performance.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer2445578
FachzeitschriftJournal of Natural Fibers
Jahrgang22
Ausgabenummer1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-8874-8931/work/205337223

Schlagworte

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Schlagwörter

  • bending stiffness, cotton, Elastic fabric, elastomer threading, flax, laid-in yarn, natural yarn, pressure