Roughness of wool fabrics

Fuzz on the fabric surface affects the surface roughness of the fabric. Although parameters that influence fabric roughness have been comprehensively investigated, the literature on the measurement of fuzz on fabric surface is limited. In this paper, relationship between fuzz loft, fibre fineness and surface roughness of the wool fabrics were investigated. For this purpose, 10 different plain weave woollen fabrics produced from fibres having different fibre fineness values were selected. In order to measure fuzz loft on fabric surface, PillGrade Objective Pilling Evaluation System was used. Fibre fineness was measured by Leica Microscope and surface roughness was determined by Frictorq and Mitutoya Surface Roughness Testers. Results were evaluated by correlation analysis. According to the results, fiber diameter and fuzz loft values were found as significant factors on fabric roughness. © Chamber of Textile Engineers.