4–THE CALENDERING OF NEEDLE-PUNCHED FABRICS PART I: SINGLE-PASS CALENDERING TREATMENTS
- 1 January 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of the Textile Institute
- Vol. 73 (1) , 25-35
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00405008208658907
Abstract
The effects of single-pass calendering on the decrease in fabric thickness of a range of needle-punched fabrics composed of polyester, acrylic, and regenerated-cellulose fibres are reported. The effects of bowl load, bowl speed, and top-bowl temperature were studied in detail. Calendering conditions that promote fibre plasticization lead to high levels of fabric consolidation and to a reduced rate of fabric recovery from deformation. In the calendering of wet fabrics, fibre-swelling can influence the fabric-consolidation process, particularly for regenerated-cellulose-fibre fabrics.Keywords
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