Fabric Analysis

Introduction:

Fabric analysis is the study of the   construction, properties, features, orientation and dip of particles within a fabric.

Get to knows the fabric parameters                         

Reasons:

Identification of face and back side of the fabric.

Identification of warp and weft threads.

Fabric weight and yarn density.

Fabric structure.

Identification of face or back of the fabric

The face of the fabric has a clear colour or patterns.

The rib or corded fabrics the face are usually more dense and smooth.

The face side has higher density and better materials.

Identification of warp and weft

Warp is always parallel without selvedge, while weft is across with selvedge and temple mark

The warp may be sized and the weft not.

The warp usually as a bigger density.

The warp direction may has reed mark.

The warp is more often ply yarn.

Fabric Weight

Weighting measurement

Where : mass par unit express in grams per square meter

GSM = EPI/WARP COUNT + PPI/WEFT COUNT

Fabric Structure

It is necessary to know the way in which the fabric is constructed

For example :plain weave or twill weave this can be obtain by viewing the fabric with a piece of fabric under magnifying glass or a low magnification microscope.