A STUDY OF FABRIC-DRAPE BEHAVIOR WITH IMAGE-ANALYSIS - PART II - THE EFFECTS OF FABRIC STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES ON FABRIC DRAPE

The effects of fabric structure and mechanical properties on the drapi ng characteristics of fabrics are studied with a systematically design ed range of fabrics. The fabric cover factor has a large effect on the fabric drape because of its effect on the bending rigidity. Yam inter actions and crimp, which are determined by the weave structure, also i nfluence the fabric drape. Fabric tightness influences the fabric drap e by modifying the shear rigidity. The effects of fabric structure and mechanical properties on the instability of fabric drape are also des cribed.