TY - JOUR
T1 - Consumer assessment and comparison of physical characteristics of cotton-wool blend fabrics
AU - Khan, S.
AU - Horridge, P. E.
PY - 1997
Y1 - 1997
N2 - This study compared physical characteristics in four fabrics before and after a wear trial. The constructed fabrics were: 100% pima cotton, 90-10% pima cotton/wool, 80-20% pima cotton/wool, and 70-30% pima cotton/wool. The physical properties of breaking strength, stiffness, tear resistance, pilling resistance, and wrinkle recovery were compared between worn and unworn fabrics. Wear trial participants (n = 20) were asked to assess fabric comfort and performance satisfaction during wear. Results of physical testing found significant differences among blend levels and before and after wearing and care treatment levels. Tear resistance, breaking strength, stiffness, and wrinkle recovery were affected by fibre content and care level. Contrary to the authors' hypothesis, consumer satisfaction was also affected by fibre content of the fabrics.
AB - This study compared physical characteristics in four fabrics before and after a wear trial. The constructed fabrics were: 100% pima cotton, 90-10% pima cotton/wool, 80-20% pima cotton/wool, and 70-30% pima cotton/wool. The physical properties of breaking strength, stiffness, tear resistance, pilling resistance, and wrinkle recovery were compared between worn and unworn fabrics. Wear trial participants (n = 20) were asked to assess fabric comfort and performance satisfaction during wear. Results of physical testing found significant differences among blend levels and before and after wearing and care treatment levels. Tear resistance, breaking strength, stiffness, and wrinkle recovery were affected by fibre content and care level. Contrary to the authors' hypothesis, consumer satisfaction was also affected by fibre content of the fabrics.
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U2 - 10.1108/eb022507
DO - 10.1108/eb022507
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0030886039
VL - 1
SP - 297
EP - 307
JO - Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal
JF - Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal
SN - 1361-2026
IS - 4
ER -