A Geometry-based Approach for Softness Evaluation of Woven Fabric

A unit cell of geometry model is applied to acquire the material matrix of the woven fabric in the study.-The-softness of woven fabric is related to the flexure modulus, which can be obtained from the acquired material matrix. Two sample. fabrics are employed to verify the relationship between the softness and the flexure modulus. It reveals that the results are quite promising as expected. An intelligent support system for determining the softness of the fabric based on flexure modulus can thus be implemented in the future. Through the assistance of the system, the softness for different fabrics can be evaluated without any sample fabrics manufacturing in advance. A designer can determine the softness of a piece of fabric without proceeding with the traditionally essential procedure of sample manufacturing. The goal to increase the design efficiency of innovative woven fabric can thus be achieved.