What is the tactile style of textiles?

What aspects does the texture of textiles include
The tactile style of fabrics is a common requirement for the comfort and beautification functions of clothing, and it is also the basis for the formation of clothing shape and style. The tactile style of fabrics mainly includes tactile sensation, tactile sensation, rigidity, flexibility, and drape.
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The tactile sensation of fabrics
The tactile sensation of fabric refers to the feeling that human skin feels when it comes into contact with the fabric
Smooth and rough; Weak and scraping; Smooth and stiff; Active and stagnant collaterals; Hard and soft; Fluffy and firm; Thick and thin; Full and loose; Warm, cool, etc
The tactile sensation of fabrics is related to various factors of fabric composition:
Different raw materials have different tactile sensations, such as smooth silk, rough and hard hemp, etc;
Fabrics with the same raw material but different yarn counts have different tactile sensations. Low count cotton fabrics are rough, while high count cotton fabrics are fine and clean;
Fabrics with different warp and weft densities have different tactile sensations, with high-density fabrics being stiff and sparse fabrics being weak;
Different fabrics have different tactile sensations, satin fabrics are smooth, plain fabrics are flat, etc;
Different post-processing techniques have different tactile sensations, such as smooth and soft liquid ammonia finishing, and plump and sticky fluffy finishing.
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The texture of the fabric
The texture of a fabric refers to the use of hand sensations to identify certain physical properties of the fabric, which is an important aspect of style.
Different fabrics have different tactile sensations, such as medium thick tweed and woolen like fabrics that require a full and thick feel, while thin woolen fabrics such as Valentine and cool tweed require a smooth and cool feel.
The factors that affect the texture of fabrics include fiber raw materials, yarn fineness and twist, fabric structure, and dyeing and finishing processes. Among them, fiber raw materials have a significant impact, fiber details have a soft hand feel, and fibers that are flat have a smooth hand feel. The twist of the yarn is appropriate, and the fabric feels both soft and refreshing; If the twist is too large, the fabric will feel harder to the touch; If the twist is too small, the fabric will feel weak.
The texture is also related to certain mechanical properties of the fabric, such as its flexibility, extensibility, and resilience
Flexibility refers to the ease of bending or stiffness of a fabric;
Elongation represents the degree of tensile deformation of a fabric;
Resilience represents the degree of fabric deformation recovery;
The surface heat transfer coefficient and heat transfer speed reflect the coolness or warmth of the fabric.
The texture of a fabric reflects its appearance and comfort to varying degrees.
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The rigidity and flexibility of fabrics
The stiffness and flexibility of a fabric refer to its ability to resist bending stress, also known as bending stiffness.
The greater the bending stiffness, the harder the fabric becomes. An appropriate bending stiffness indicates that the fabric is firm.
The bending stiffness of a fabric is related to factors such as the properties of the fabric raw materials, the thickness of the fabric fibers, and the density of the fabric.
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The drape of fabrics
The drape of a fabric refers to the characteristic of the fabric forming a smooth and uniformly curved surface under natural drape. The softer the fabric, the better its drapability.
Drapability is a necessary performance for expressing a soft and beautiful clothing style, such as the hem of a flared skirt, the drooping shape, and the loose clothing shape, all of which require fabrics with good drapability