The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of
hosiery made from a new fiber, polypropylene, with the performance
of hosiery made from a better known fiber, nylon, and to get
some indication of consumer reaction to a new textile product.
Information was obtained through two wear tests...
Thirteen fabrics containing "Rovana" (saran), "Verel" (mod-acrylic), and rayon were examined for colorfastness to light and laundering,
shrinkage, tensile strength, elongation, abrasion-resistance
and flammability. The fabrics represented three weaves: plain,
twill and leno; and three colors: white, eggshell and turquoise. The
fiber contents, according to the manufacturers, varied from 20...