Analysis on style of multi-component blended fabrics based on clustering method

PTT,PLA,Cooldry,triangular shaped polyester yarn,cotton and linen were selected as the materials and 13 fabrics in five series were woven according to different blending proportions.The performance indicators of fabric tactile style were tested by using FAST instrument and the test results were examined by cluster analysis.The correlation of linear density of yarn,fiber content,weave construction and fabric style were discussed.The results showed that within a certain range,replacing cotton with linen may not affect the style of fabric;big difference in the weave construction can cause different fabric style,the impact on the fabric style is relatively small with similar weave construction;and linear density of yarn and fiber content have a certain influence on the fabric style.