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Comparison of Performance Characteristics of Seven Fusible Interfacings

Sharon K. Koenig

Department of Home Economics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. U.S.A.

Sara J. Kadolph

Department of Home Economics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. U.S.A.

Performance characteristics of seven fusible interfacings (one from each category of fusible interfacings readily available) were investigated. The interfacings were fused to a common face fabric of 65% polyester/35% cotton broadcloth and subjected to standard testing procedures to evaluate and compare their effect on the face fabric's ability to perform in three areas: laundering (including dimensional stability, sepa ration of face fabric and interfacing, and appearance after laundering), wrinkle re covery (appearance and recovery angle), and drape.

All fusible interfacings exhibited some shrinkage in both directions and separated from the face fabric after five laundering cycles. Each kind of interfacing produced a distinct manner of surface distortion of the face fabric. All specimens received unacceptable appearance ratings after five launderings, but three specimens received acceptable ratings after ironing. All specimens received unacceptable wrinkle recovery appearance ratings. Application of fusible interfacing affected the face fabric's ability to recover from creasing. Application of fusible interfacings significantly affected the drape of the face fabric, with each interfacing type exhibiting a different drape con figuration that could be attributed to the physical structure of the interfacing fabric.

Textile Research Journal, Vol. 53, No. 6, 341-346 (1983)
DOI: 10.1177/004051758305300603
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