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Elastic recovery characteristics of waist band using high stretch polyester in place of Lycra- A Experimental review

Author(s):

Ladumor Hareshbhai Chitharbhai , L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad; Prof. Ashwin Thakkar, L. D. College of Engineering; Prof. Vaishali D. Shah, L. D. College of Engineering

Keywords:

T400 (High Stretch Polyester), Lycra, Elasticity, Recovery

Abstract

Lycra is one of the best yarn to use in different field. It is being used to manufacture in narrow width fabric. Like Wrist bandages, head bandages, innerwear etc. It has many advantages while it is used in elastic field. But Now a days there is a serve problem of presence of low elastane content and low elongation of typical Lycra When it is used in garments have Jeans/pants, woven shirts, knit shirts, swimwear, innerwear. High stretch polyester (T400) has excellent properties which aid in elastic field. Here in this paper using two yarn T400 and Lycra in case of elasticity and recovery property in two application like innerwear tape and waist bandages so finally found that in both of application some improvement in elasticity and recovery property of T400 yarn compare to Lycra.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV3I90123
Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 9
Publication Date: 01/12/2015
Page(s): 80-82

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