Affiliation:
1. SIMATS, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha Schoo
2. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Mecha
3. KCG College of Technology, Department of Automobile Engineer
4. SR University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">In regions with hot and humid climatic conditions, lightweight cotton textiles
such as lawns, are famous for clothing and being explored for use in automobile
interiors. Specifically, there’s an interest in these fabrics for car seat
covers, interior roof linings, and door trims. Textiles must balance weight and
durability for automotive applications to ensure passenger comfort while
withstanding regular wear and tear. This study assesses cotton fabrics’ wear and
mechanical performance with densities between 40 and 60 g/m<sup>2</sup>,
produced using yarn counts of 70, 60, and 40 Ne. The objective was to determine
the optimal fabric parameters for creating automotive spare parts that are both
durable and comfortable. Two production strategies were contrasted: coarser yarn
counts with fewer warp and weft threads per inch and finer yarn counts with a
higher thread density. Findings revealed that fabrics crafted from the coarser
yarns, with more irregular warp and weft threads, demonstrated better light
transmittance and tear strength, making them potential candidates for
sustainable automobile spare parts.</div></div>