Abstract
This paper is concerned with a detailed study of the main factors that determine the geometry and dimensional properties of single-jersey loop-pile (full-plush) fabrics. It covers the parameters of material, machine, and fabric. It is established that the linear as well as the area dimensions of single-jersey loop-pile fabrics are largely controlled by the Stitch length knitted into the ground structure and the state of relaxation in which the dimensions are measured. An empirical model for predicting stitch length in dry- and fully-relaxed fabrics is suggested.