COMPARISON BETWEEN MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FABRICS WOVEN FROM COMPACT AND RING SPUN YARNS

Abstract Due to the elimination of spinning triangle in compact spun yarns, its mechanical and physical properties differ significantly from ring spun yarns. The difference between the two spun yarns is reflected in the properties of fabrics woven from both. This study is aimed to compare the mechanical properties of fabrics which are produced from yarns spun from 100% Egyptian cotton, Giza 86 on these systems. Statistical analysis revealed that there is no significant difference between both type of fabrics regarding tear strength and abrasion resistance. But in relation to tensile strength, air permeability and stiffness, compact fabrics were superior to ring fabrics.