Table 6.
Comparative properties of PO and PL blended woven fabric.
| Parameters | 85/15 PO Fabric | 85/15 PL Fabric | 80/20 PO Fabric | 80/20 PL Fabric | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric weight, (gm/m2) | 197.3 | 174.7 | 206.4 | 176.9 | |
| Fabric thread density, (threads/inch2) | 145 | 143 | 145 | 143 | |
| Fabric cover factor | 32.44 | 31.95 | 32.44 | 31.95 | |
| Fabric thickness, (mm) | 0.47 | 0.38 | 0.51 | 0.40 | |
| Fabric abrasion | Weight loss, (%) | 10.1 | 8.2 | 11.3 | 5.0 |
| Shade change, (grade) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Fabric pilling, (grade) | 2–3 | 2 | 2–3 | 2 | |
| Fabric fuzzing, (grade) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Air permeability, (cm3/cm2/s) | 35.6 | 42.8 | 29.8 | 40.5 | |
| Tensile strength, (N) | Warp direction | 563.81 | 573.00 | 588.61 | 565.34 |
| Weft direction | 942.39 | 685.04 | 777.64 | 630.11 | |
| Tear strength, (N) | Warp direction | 57.9 | 54.8 | 52.2 | 51.9 |
| Weft direction | 63.9 | 67.8 | 63.9 | 58.7 | |