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Characterization about the shape memory behaviour of woven fabrics

Jinlian Hu

Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, tchujl{at}polyu.edu.hk

Siuping Chung

Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Yuenkei Li

Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

In this article, a characterizing method is established for evaluating the shape memory behaviour in fabrics. Shape memory polymers with different recipes are used to finish woven cotton fabrics. In order to evaluate thermo-sensitivity of shape memory fabrics, shape memory angle was measured when the fabrics are immersed in hot water. Difference between wrinkle recovery angle and shape memory angle is distinguished. Moreover, a shape memory coefficient is defined to indicate the shape memory behaviour in fabrics. The efficacy of the evaluation methods is also discussed.

Key Words: shape memory behaviour • shape memory coefficient • shape memory polymers • thermo-sensitivity • woven fabrics • wrinkle recovery.

Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, Vol. 29, No. 3-4, 301-319 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0142331207079814
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