Abstract
The purpose of this article is to study the effect of mechanical properties on seam quality of cotton fabrics. Twenty cotton fabrics are used for experiment. Mechanical properties of the fabrics on warp and weft directions were tested by FAST instrument. Seam efficiency, seam puckering and seam boldness were tested to evaluate seam quality. Curve regressions were used to analyze the influence of mechanical properties on seam quality. The results showed that the shear rigidity and extensibility were closely correlated with the seam efficiency and seam puckering rate, whereas the thickness, weight and shear rigidity were affecting on the seam boldness of the cotton fabrics. The regression equations of seam quality rate were obtained. [F. Fathy Saied Ebrahim. Influence of Mechanical properties of Cotton Fabrics on Seam Quality. Life Sci J 2012; 9(2): 831-836]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 123