Effect of Workwear Fabric Fluorocarbon Coating on Changes in Tensile Properties of Sewing Threads

Muralidhar B.A.

doi:10.14502/tekstilec.65.2022010

Authors

Muralidhar B.A. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9648-8578

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14502/tekstilec.65.2022010

Keywords:

breaking elongation, tenacity, fabric coating, initial modulus, sewing threads

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of changes in the tensile behaviour of sewing threads in two-seam configuration on three different workwear fabrics, i.e. drill, duck and rip-stop structures, before and after the coating. For this research, commercially available workwear fabrics were obtained from the domestic industry and the sewing was carried out using a 40 tex core-spun polyester sewing thread. High-speed heavy-duty lockstitch sewing machines were used to construct both the superimposed (SSa) and lapped seams (LSd). The strength of sewing threads sewn in the two-seam configuration were carefully unravelled and compared with the unsewn sewing thread (UST). The effect of coating on the changes in tenacity, breaking elongation and initial modulus of the needle thread was reported. It was found that there was a significant effect of weave structure on the tenacity of the sewing thread.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

MANDAL, S., ABRAHAM, N. An overview of sewing threads mechanical properties on seam quality. Pakistan Textile Journal, 2010, 1, 40–43.

MERIÇ, B., DURMAZ, A. Effect of thread structure and lubrication ratio on seam properties. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 2005, 30(3), 273–277.

ABOU NASSIF, N. A. Investigation of the effects of sewing machine parameters on the seam quality. Life Science Journal, 2013, 10(2), 1427–1435.

FARHANA, K., SYDUZZAMAN, M., YEASMIN, D. Effect of sewing thread linear density on apparel seam strength: a research on lapped & superimposed seam. Journal of Advancements and Engineering and Technology, 2015, 3(3), 1–7.

CHOUDHARY, A. K., GOEL, A. Effect of some fabric and sewing conditions on apparel seam characteristics. Journal of Textiles, 2013, 2013, 1–7, doi: 10.1155/2013/157034. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/157034

MURALIDHAR, B. A. Sewing needle temperature and fabric bending property correlation. Journal of Textile and Clothing Science, 2021, 4(3), 21–30.

MIDHA, V. K., KOTHARI, V. K., CHATTOPADHYAY, R., MUKHOPADHYAY, A. Effect of workwear fabric characteristics on the changes in tensile properties of sewing threads after sewing. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 2010, 5(1), 31–38, doi: 10.1177/155892501000500104. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/155892501000500104

ŽUNIČ-LOJEN, D., GERŠAK, J. Thread loadings in different measuring positions on the sewing machine. Textile Research Journal, 2005, 75(6), 498–506. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517505053870

MIDHA, V.K., MUKHOPADHYAY, A., CHATOPADHYAY, R., KOTHARI, V.K. Studies on the changes in tensile properties of sewing thread at different sewing stages. Textile Research Journal, 2009, 79(13), 1155–1167, doi: 10.1177/0040517508101456. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517508101456

SUNDARESAN, G., HARI, P. K., SALHOTRA, K. R. Strength reduction of sewing threads during high speed sewing in an industrial lockstitch machine. Part I: mechanism of thread strength reduction. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 1997, 9(5), 334–345, doi: 10.1108/09556229710185460. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09556229710185460

SUNDARESAN, G., SALHOTRA, K. R., HARI, P. K. Strength reduction in sewing threads during high speed sewing in industrial lockstitch machine: Part II: effect of thread and fabric properties. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 1998, 10(1), 64–79, doi: 10.1108/09556229810205303. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09556229810205303

KHANNA, S. Interactions of sewing variables: effect on the tensile properties of sewing threads during sewing process. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 2015, 9(3), 1–13.

MUKHOPADHYAY, A. Relative performance of lockstitch and chainstitch at the seat seam of military trouser. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 2008, 3(1), 1–4, doi: 10.1177/155892500800300103. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/155892500800300103

BARBULOV–POPOV, D., CIRKOVIC, N., STEPANOVIĆ, J. The influence of stitch density and of the type of sewing thread on seam strength. TEM Journal, 2012, 1(2), 104–110.

KONCER, P., GÜRARDA, A., KAPLANGIRAY, B., KANIK, M. The effects of sewing thread properties on the needle thread tension in an industrial sewing machine. Textile and Apparel, 2014, 24(1), 118–123.

KORDOGHLI, B., CHEIKHROUHOU, M., SAIDENE, C.K. Mechanical behaviour of seams on treated fabrics. AUTEX Research Journal, 2009, 9(3), 87–93.

PRUITT, L. A. Fluorocarbon polymers in biomedical engineering. In Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology. Edited by K. H. Jürgen Buschow, Robert W. Cahn, Merton C. Flemings, Bernhard Ilschner, Edward J. Kramer, Subhash Mahajan, Patrick Veyssière. Elsevier, 2001, 3216–3221, doi: 10.1016/B0-08-043152-6/00572-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B0-08-043152-6/00572-6

NAEEM, M. S., MAZARI, A., KHAN, I. A., IFTIKHAR, F. Effect of sewing speed on seam strength. Vlákna a Textile, 2014, 2, 24–29.

AKTER, M., KHAN, M.R. The effect of stitch types and sewing thread types on seam strength for cotton apparel. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2015, 6(7),198–205.

RENGASAMY, R.S., WESLEY, D.S. Effect of thread structure on tension peaks during lock stitch sewing. AUTEX Research Journal, 2011, 11(1), 1–5.

RUDOLF, A., GERŠAK, J., UJHELYIOVA, A., SMOLE, M.S. Study of PES sewing thread properties. Fibers and Polymers, 2007, 8(2), 212–217, doi: 10.1007/BF02875794. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02875794

NAYAK, R., PADHYE, R., GON, D.P. Sewing performance of stretch denim. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 2010, 6(3), 1–9.

RUDOLF, A., GREŠAK, J. Influence of sewing speed on the changes of mechanical properties of differently twisted and lubricated threads during the process of sewing. Tekstil: časopis za tekstilnu i odjevnu tehnologiju, 2007, 56(5), 278–285.

RUDOLF, A., GERŠAK, J. Study of the relationship between deformation of the thread and built‐in fibres. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 13(3/4), 289–300, doi: 10.1108/EUM0000000005783. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005783