Subjective evaluation of terry fabrics handle

Abstract

Based on a survey among specialists, the impact of criteria such as thickness, bulkiness, smoothness, stiffness, extensibility and elasticity on the handle of terry fabrics is evaluated and ranked. A methodology was developed to determine the weight coefficient of the factors involved in the evaluation. A relation was determined providing a connection between the examined factors and the handle rated on the Kawabata scale. A manual evaluation of terry fabric with different mass per unit area, structural features and finishing treatments was performed. Two methods were used – by ranking and by assigning a numerical score (from 0 to 5). The opinion of the evaluators has proven consistency, as the ranking of the samples, regardless of the method, was the same. The obtained results will be used to create a complex evaluation of terry fabrics handle.