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Mouldability of Angle-Interlock Woven Fabrics for Technical Applications

X. Chen

Department of Textiles, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester M60 IQD, United Kingdom

W.-Y. Lo

Department of Textiles, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester M60 IQD, United Kingdom

A.E. Tayyar

Department of Textiles, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester M60 IQD, United Kingdom

R.J. Day

Material Science Centre, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester M60 IQD, United Kingdom

In many technical applications, ranging from composites to body armor, fabrics that are mouldable can be very useful. This paper investigates the mouldability of angle-interlock woven fabrics, which have low shear rigidity compared to woven fabrics with other weave structures. Angle-interlock fabrics with different structural parameters are designed and produced, and their mouldability is assessed using two different methods, a shear test and a deformation test. Results show that for a given yarn type, the mouldability of angle- interlock fabrics is closely related to fabric density and the number of weft layers. The mouldability tester developed in this research is useful and effective in assessing fabric mouldability.

Textile Research Journal, Vol. 72, No. 3, 195-200 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/004051750207200302
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