Abstract
In this study, we discuss the applicability of the Moiré method for measuring the mechanical deformation of textile end-uses.
The results may be summarized as follows :
(1) The application of Moiré method makes it possible to describe the 2-dimensional deformation with the skew angle and the distance of loops at any point. The case for tensile stress on knitted cotton fabric is reported.
(2) The Moiré method can thus be applied to detect the inhomogeneity of loops and the skew angle, or the cover factor of knitted fabric.
(3) The Moire method will offer some suggestions for improving the production and constructon of knitted fabric, when the measuring system is improved to get higher precision and further when 3-dimensional measuring is applied to this measuring method.
