Seam Performance of Nano-Titanium Treated Microfiber Polyester Fabrics

Abstract

Performance of seams means the achievement of strength, elasticity, durability, security and comfort to the whole garment. The correct selection of the various factors as stitch, seam, needle, and thread determine maximum seam appearance and performance. The study of seams performance after Nano material treatment is very important in prediction of any changes related to overall garment appearance and performance. Two structures of microfiber polyester fabrics, with different weft densities, plain weave (microfiber 150/1/144 denier and 150/288 denier) and twill weave (microfiber 150/288 denier) only, treated with nano titanium dioxide are studied. Seam strength, efficiency and properties were measured for both treated and untreated different microfiber fabrics, to predict the effect of the nano treatment on seams behavior and to determine optimum conditions of seams parameters. It was found that the functional treatment of nano titanium is affecting greatly the seam performance. The results showed that different variables as: yarn count, weave structure have significant effect on seam efficiency of treated microfiber fabrics. Analysis of data was done statistically.