Study on Analyzing the Effect of Composition on Seam Slippage in Woven Fabrics.

Abstract

This thesis provides an insight into how the composition of fabric and weave structure influences the seam slippage in woven fabric with reference to six materials chosen and these are Herringbone, Matt, Satin, Zig-zag, Plain and Dogs Teeth weave. One of the most important areas of quality assurance and determination of the stability of a garment is the seam slippage which is the movement of the yarns that are close to a certain stitched seam under the pressure. Fabric Sewing with plain lockstitch to ensure consistency and under standardized conditions (ISO 13936-2 and ASTM D1683). All fabric is sewing with plain lockstitch to ensure under standardized condition. The experiment was intended to make comparisons in seam performance between various weave structures and which compositions offer the best resistance to seam failure. It was found that the Plain weave fabrics had the least seam slip which was attributed to the maximum interlacing points and high friction of the yarns. By comparison the Satin and Matt webs exhibited the greatest seam slip, which was caused by the length of their floats and the decreased friction between yarns. Aesthetic and performance proved to be moderate with Herringbone and Dogs Teeth weaves and functional performance was also moderate with Zig-zag weave, which gave variable results with the tension of the yarns and finishing. The results prove that seam durability is dependent on the weave density and fiber composition simultaneously. Fabrics that are rich in cotton, and are tightly interwoven are always superior over polyester-rich and float-heavy structures. Higher density of the stitches or finishing treatments are the reinforcement strategies proposed to prevent the fabric, which is likely to slip. The study can be of importance to the field of academics and industry by offering a systematic assessment of the seam slippage on different woven fabrics. It underscores the significance of composition-based design in lowering the level of garment rejection, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction.