| Title: | The influence of woven fabric geometry on its surface-mechanical properties |
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| Authors: | ID Penko, Tadeja (Author)
ID Dobnik-Dubrovski, Polona (Author) |
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| Files: |  textiles-05-00040.pdf (2,56 MB)
MD5: 873019CFC24936783FCF1C496E8A9153
 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7248/5/4/40
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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| Abstract: | This study presents the influence of the type of weave and relative fabric density on surface roughness and the coefficient of friction in raw cotton woven fabrics. Relative fabric density, which represents how full a fabric is compared to the maximum packing density allowed by its weave, provides a more accurate basis for comparison than absolute fabric density. Analysis revealed that both the type of weave and relative fabric density have a statistically significant effect on surface roughness, while neither factor significantly impacts the coefficient of friction. Notably, increasing relative fabric density consistently reduces surface roughness in plain, 2/2 twill, and, to some extent, 5-end satin fabrics, with plain fabrics showing the highest roughness overall. At high densities, 2/2 twill fabrics exhibit greater structural stability, yielding smoother surfaces than 5-end satin fabrics, reversing trends detected at lower densities. Furthermore, the relationship between surface roughness and friction was decoupled in plain and 2/2 twill fabrics—specifically, increased density leads to smoother surfaces and higher friction. 5-end satin fabrics were unique in showing a simultaneous reduction in both surface-mechanical properties as fabric density increased. These findings highlight that relative fabric density is a critical parameter for engineering fabrics with tailored performance properties. |
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| Keywords: | fabric engineering, woven fabric geometry, type of weave, relative fabric density, surface roughness, coefficient of friction, cotton woven fabrics |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 22.07.2025 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 10.09.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 24.09.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 17 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 5, iss. 4, [article no.] 40 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-96159  |
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| UDC: | 677.017 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2673-7248 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 256570371 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/textiles5040040 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 04.12.2025 |
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| Views: | 238 |
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| Downloads: | 11 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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