Tensile Properties of Knitted Fabrics for EMR Shielding

Abstract

This work deals with the tensile properties of knitted fabrics for electromagnetic (EMR) shielding. These properties are very important in determining the wearing behavior of textiles, especially knitted fabrics. The obtained results are discussed in relation to the effect of the presence of SS wire and its location in the knitted structure on the complex of tensile properties. In this study the knitting on 8 gauge flat-bed machine has been chosen as main technology. The metal wire (stainless steel 0.12 mm) is used separately or together with 30x2 tex cotton yarn. Two samples are produced which are differ by steel percentages and positioning in the structures.