Investigation of the Physical Properties of Yarns with Varying Recycled Cotton Fiber Content and Cotton/Polyester Blended   Knitted Fabrics

Elif Yılmaz; Banu Özgen Keleş

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Investigation of the Physical Properties of Yarns with Varying Recycled Cotton Fiber Content and Cotton/Polyester Blended Knitted Fabrics

Authors:

Elif Yılmaz | Banu Özgen Keleş

Publisher:

Cukurova University

Main Topics:

Tekstil Teknolojisi

Journal:

Çukurova Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.40 Issue 2, pp.387-401

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351717

pISSN:

2757-9255

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Abstract:

 The textile industry is a major waste producer due to its high production volume and increasing consumption rates. Therefore, recycling and re-using textile waste for production is crucial for environmental sustainability. This study examines the physical properties of cottonpolyester blended knitted fabrics produced with yarns containing four different recycled cotton fiber ratios. In the first part, yarns with varying recycled fiber content were evaluated for unevenness, tensile strength, and friction properties by changing yarn count and twist. In the second part, rib and interlock fabrics were knitted, and fabric tests for weight, thickness, bending rigidity, bursting strength, air permeability, and pilling were conducted. Reference fabrics were produced using virgin yarn with the same blend ratio as the highest recycled fiber yarns for comparison. The results show that recycled yarns can replace virgin yarns, contributing to reducing environmental impacts through textile waste recycling, and recycled yarn quality significantly affects fabric properties.

 The textile industry is a major waste producer due to its high production volume and increasing consumption rates. Therefore, recycling and re-using textile waste for production is crucial for environmental sustainability. This study examines the physical properties of cottonpolyester blended knitted fabrics produced with yarns containing four different recycled cotton fiber ratios. In the first part, yarns with varying recycled fiber content were evaluated for unevenness, tensile strength, and friction properties by changing yarn count and twist. In the second part, rib and interlock fabrics were knitted, and fabric tests for weight, thickness, bending rigidity, bursting strength, air permeability, and pilling were conducted. Reference fabrics were produced using virgin yarn with the same blend ratio as the highest recycled fiber yarns for comparison. The results show that recycled yarns can replace virgin yarns, contributing to reducing environmental impacts through textile waste recycling, and recycled yarn quality significantly affects fabric properties.

 The textile industry is a major waste producer due to its high production volume and increasing consumption rates. Therefore, recycling and re-using textile waste for production is crucial for environmental sustainability. This study examines the physical properties of cottonpolyester blended knitted fabrics produced with yarns containing four different recycled cotton fiber ratios. In the first part, yarns with varying recycled fiber content were evaluated for unevenness, tensile strength, and friction properties by changing yarn count and twist. In the second part, rib and interlock fabrics were knitted, and fabric tests for weight, thickness, bending rigidity, bursting strength, air permeability, and pilling were conducted. Reference fabrics were produced using virgin yarn with the same blend ratio as the highest recycled fiber yarns for comparison. The results show that recycled yarns can replace virgin yarns, contributing to reducing environmental impacts through textile waste recycling, and recycled yarn quality significantly affects fabric properties.

 Tekstil endüstrisi, yüksek üretim hacmi ve artan tüketim oranı nedeniyle en fazla atık üreten sektörlerdendir. Çevresel sürdürülebilirlik için, nitelikli tekstil atıklarının geri dönüştürülerek üretimde kullanılmasının önemi giderek artmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, dört farklı oranda geri dönüşüm pamuk lifi içeren iplikler ile bu ipliklerden üretilen pamukpolyester karışımlı örme kumaşların fiziksel özellikleri incelenmiştir. İlk bölümde, geri dönüşümlü ipliklerin numara ve büküm parametreleri değiştirilerek düzgünsüzlük, kopma mukavemeti ve sürtünme özellikleri açısından performansları değerlendirilmiştir. İkinci kısımda, geri dönüşümlü ipliklerden ribana ve interlok kumaşlar üretilmiş, gramaj, kalınlık, dairesel eğilme, patlama mukavemeti, hava geçirgenliği ve boncuklanma testleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçların kıyaslanabilmesi için en fazla geri dönüşüm lif oranına sahip iplikle aynı karışım oranında orijinal iplik temin edilerek referans kumaşlar üretilmiş ve test edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, geri dönüşümlü ipliklerin orijinal iplikler yerine kullanılabileceğini ve tekstil atıklarının geri dönüşümünü teşvik ederek çevresel etkilerin azaltılmasına katkı sağlayacağını göstermektedir.

Article Details

Investigation of the Physical Properties of Yarns with Varying Recycled Cotton Fiber Content and Cotton/Polyester Blended Knitted Fabrics

Authors:

Elif Yılmaz | Banu Özgen Keleş

Publisher:

Cukurova University

Main Topics:

Tekstil Teknolojisi

Journal:

Çukurova Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.40 Issue 2, pp.387-401

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351717

pISSN:

2757-9255

Recycled cotton

yarn twisting

plied yarn

knitted fabric

physical properitesGeri dönüşüm pamuk

iplik bükümü

katlı iplik

örme kumaş

fiziksel özellikler

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Article Details

Authors: Elif Yılmaz | Banu Özgen Keleş

Publisher: Cukurova University

Main Topics: Tekstil Teknolojisi

Journal: Çukurova Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.40 Issue 2, pp.387-401

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 2/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001351717

pISSN: 2757-9255

Issues

Authors:

Elif Yılmaz | Banu Özgen Keleş

Publisher:

Cukurova University

Main Topics:

Tekstil Teknolojisi

Journal:

Çukurova Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.40 Issue 2, pp.387-401

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351717

pISSN:

2757-9255