ABSTRACT

A confident understanding of fabric behaviour and characteristics is vital in the design and development of a functional garment – for instance, a warp knit mesh fabric made of 100% polyester designed to wick moisture away from the skin, with the quick-dry ability, making it ideal for everyday wear and preferred in extreme performance requirements. On the other hand, georgette is a balanced, plain-woven fabric generally made of 100% polyester with high-twist yarns giving the fabric a less smooth appearance used in fashion apparel. Textile materials have evolved in recent times

CONTENTS

3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................53 3.2 Fabric Properties and Their Influence on Product Performance ..........54