Table 3.
Fabric characteristics testing - specification overview (24 replicates in each condition (excepting PET_1 with 8 replicates))
| Fabric reference | Fibre composition | Fibre/yarn characteristics | Fabric structure | Fabric weight (gm2) | Mechanical finishing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET_1 | 100% Polyester | Staple, chenille, 150 D | Knit, double jersey jacquard, 3 gg | 250 | - |
| PET_2 | 100% Polyester | Filament, 100 D | Knit, jersey grid fleece, 24 gg | 175 | - |
| PET_3 | 100% Polyester | Filament, 75 D | Knit, pique interlock, 28 gg | 125 | - |
| PET_4 | 100% Polyester | Filament, 70 D/50 D | Knit, circular, 36 gg | 85 | - |
| PET_5 | 100% Polyester | Filament, 30 D | Weave, ripstop | 56 | - |
| PET-ELA_1 | 84% Polyester/16% Elastane | Filament/ Filament, 75D/40 D | Knit, single jersey fleece, 32 gg | 185 | Brushed back/Peached face |
| PET-ELA_2 | 95% Polyester/5% Elastane | Filament, 100 D | Knit, jersey, 28 gg | 165 | - |
| PET-ELA_3 | 92% Polyester/8% Elastane | Filament, 75 D/50 D | Knit, single jersey fleece, 24 gg | 154 | Brushed |
| PET-VIS | 65% Polyester/35% Viscose | Staple, 2/24 Nm/2/25 Nm | Weave, 2x1 twill | 265 | - |
| PET-VIS-ELA | 75% Polyester/23% Viscose/2% Elastane | Staple, 25s/20 D/40 D | Weave, twill | 240 | Relax dry |
| rPET-TEN-ELA | 61% rPET/34% Tencel/5% Elastane | Filament/ Staple 75 D/ 70s | Knit, tech fleece, 28 gg | 250 | Brushed |
| MER-PET | 47% Merino/53% Polyester | Staple/ Filament, 70 D | Knit, circular, 30 gg | 125 | - |
| PET-COT_1 | 65% Polyester/35% Cotton | Filament | Weave, plain | 194 | Peached face |
| PET-COT_2 | 65% Polyester/35% Cotton | Filament | Weave, plain | 184 | - |
| COT | 100% Cotton | Staple, 30s | Knit, fleece, 20 gg | 360 | Brushed back |
| NYL | 100% Nylon | Filament, 20 D/20 D | Weave, taffeta | 38 | - |