A framework for determining the bonding intensity in hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics

• Published in: Composites science and technology Vol. 66; no. 1; pp. 80 - 91
• Main Authors: Mao, N., Russell, S.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 2006; Elsevier
• Subjects: A. Fabrics/textiles; A. Fibres; A. Textile composites; Applied sciences; B. Modelling; Bonding; Exact sciences and technology; Fibers and threads; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Technology of polymers; A. Fibres; A. Fabrics/textiles; B. Modelling; Bonding; A. Textile composites; Water jet; Propylene polymer; Cellulose hydrate; Synthetic fiber; Mechanical properties; Experimental study; Fabrication property relation; Modeling; Tensile strength; Consolidation; Natural fiber; Olefin polymer; Non woven material; Woven material
• ISSN: 0266-3538; 1879-1050
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2005.05.030

The structural changes in the web and the development of bonding in hydroentangled fabrics are considered as a function of the applied energy. A new fundamental expression to characterize the hydroentanglement intensity ( H) is defined as the sum of the deflection depths of all fibre segments subject to the incident water jet impact based on a consideration of the applied energy, fibre dimensions and properties, as well as fibre deformations observed during the process. The influence of fibre rigidity on the hydroentanglement intensity and the relation between the hydroentanglement intensity and fabric tensile strength for different fibres are also considered.