Advanced testing of silk fibers, yarns, and fabrics
P. Bhat1; A. Basu2 1 Central Silk Technological Research Institute, Bangalore, India2 Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
The quality of any material needs to be assessed for the processing of fiber, yarn, and fabric, and for its end use purpose. Unless the quality is quantified, it becomes impossible to control. Silk is called the “queen of natural fibers” because of its unique qualities, such as extra fineness, luster, and feel. This chapter deals with the methods of testing silk fibers, yarns, and fabrics, with an emphasis on the exclusive tests that are performed for natural silk yarn. The tests for the raw materials used in the ...
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