The automotive and aerospace industries are in continuous struggle towards the
development of lightweight components to improve fuel efficiency. Thermoplastic matrix …

Recently, the climate-friendly and sustainable characteristics of natural fibers as a reinforced
composite have attracted much attention in applications ranging from textiles to …

In this study, six different woven samples were produced on air jet loom with two different
weave designs (ie 3/1 twill and 1/1 plain), three different picking sequences (ie single pick …

Moisture management is defined as the controlled movement of water vapour and liquid
water (perspiration) from the surface of the skin to the atmosphere through the fabric. The …

Smart auxetic structures are gaining attention in various areas such as architecture, clothing
(sports and protective), civil, and medical applications owing to their negative Poisson's …

This book focusses on the key areas and issues related to natural fibers and their reinforced
polymer composites. It starts with introduction and classification natural fibers, and their …

Auxetic structures, distinguished by their unusual negative Poisson's ratio, have attracted a
lot of interest because of their remarkable mechanical properties and wide range of possible …

Interlock structures with double-faced architectures are chiefly preferred for spring wear
clothing where mild thermal comfort is a crucial constraint. Knitted structural hybridization, an …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the seersucker fabrics from the point of view
of their ability to ensure the thermo-physiological comfort. It was investigated how the kind of …

The thermal properties of a certain fabric govern its end usage. The enhanced thermal
resistance can help to use light weight fabric for cold conditions. The aim of this study was …