On the Pressure Behavior of Tubular Weft Knitted Fabrics Constructed from Textured Polyester Yarns

This study attempts to investigate the pressure behavior of tubular knitted fabrics after a long period of time. For this purpose, two kinds of knitted fabric (plain and interlock) with various stitch lengths were chosen and the interfacial pressure and pressure reduction of fabrics after 48 hours were analyzed at different strain percents. The same tests were performed on the same specimens after repeated washing and repeated usage. Finally, the experimental pressure values were compared with the theoretical results obtained from Laplace's law. The results reveal that the stitch length and strain percent are important factors affecting the interfacial pressure and pressure reduction of both plain and interlock fabrics. As the results of statistical analysis, the repeated washing and repeated usage have significant effect on interfacial pressure and pressure reduction of both fabrics. The comparison between experimental pressure values and theoretical values calculated from Laplace's law shows a considerable difference in both plain and interlock fabrics.