Tribologic Phenomena During Wear of Fibrous Structures

Abstract

The purpose of this work is the permanent, i.e., wash-resistant, improvement of the hand of polyester microfilament fabrics obtained by two kinds of abrasive sanding. Controlled wear is provided, and modifications of the surface state of a twill fabric are characterized during a complete tribologic study of three specific textile wear systems. Modifications of the surface state, transverse compression properties, and hairiness are then measured at different steps of the treatment. Results provide the basis for a matrix formalization of the evolution of tribologic phenomena when the size and density of abrasive particles, the real contact area between particles, and the worn fabric and sliding wear distance change. © 2003, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.