ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 15

Fiber Transfer and the Influence of Fabric Softener
Annis, PA
Assistant professor, Textile Sciences, University of Georgia, GA

Bresee, RR
Associate professor, Center for Materials Processing, University of Tennessee, TN

(Received 2 March 1991; accepted 23 April 1991)

Abstract

This paper reports an investigation of the influence of fabric softener on fiber transfer, using a relatively new fiber transfer abrasion tester. Nine medium-weight apparel fabrics were evaluated with and without fabric softener. Fiber transfer from these fabrics was evaluated in terms of the total number of fibers transferred, as well as the number, mean length, and length distribution of transferred fibers ≥2 mm long. Conclusions were obtained regarding the direct effect of fabric softener on fiber transfer, as well as its interactive effects with fiber denier, fabric weave, knit type, and fabric thread count. In addition, conclusions were obtained regarding mechanisms of transfer from the fabrics.

Keywords:
forensic science, fibers, transferring, fabric softeners

Paper ID: JFS13193J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13193J
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