Investigation of selected strength and aesthetic performance properties of woven fabrics used as curtain

Home textile is one of the most important items of textile production and export in Turkey. Curtain fabrics have a large share in the home textile industry. The expectation of consumers from curtain fabrics is that they look aesthetically pleasing and have a long service life. Therefore, the two most important parameters for these fabrics are durability and aesthetics. The most important aesthetic feature expected from curtain fabrics is drapeability. The flexibility and weight of fabrics are effective in gaining this feature. In addition, crease racovery propetes is also important for drapability of fabrics. However, besides these, the consumer expects high endurance performance. Fabric strength is an important factor in determining the performance and durability of fabrics during use. In this study, drapability, strength and wrinkling properties of fabrics of different fiber types used as curtains were investigated.