Evaluation of performance properties in woven Terry towel by multi response optimization

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-18328-9" target="_blank" >https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-18328-9</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-18328-9" target="_blank" >10.1038/s41598-025-18328-9</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Evaluation of performance properties in woven Terry towel by multi response optimization

Original language description

This study investigates the influence of various constructional parameters and weave structure on the differential shrinkage (DS) %, tensile strength, absorbency, drape, softness, smoothness and resilience properties of woven terry towels with the goal of optimizing these characteristics for better durability, aesthetic and functionality. This research explores how different variations in constructional parameters and weaves can affect performance of terry woven towels. The results demonstrate that weft density variation significantly influences both differential shrinkage (DS) % and other performance properties. It was concluded that increasing thread density of the towel resulted in lower absorbency, overall moisture management capacity (OMMC), drape, softness, and smoothness. However, the tensile strength, shrinkage, and resilience score increase with increasing thread density of the towel. The differential shrinkage % of the towel can be lowered using proper weave structure and reducing the difference of thread density of body and fancy portions in the towel. The findings also highlight that multi-response optimization can be used for optimization of multiple outcomes. Its implications are far-reaching, impacting efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across various industries. The ability to balance multiple objectives makes it a valuable tool for decision - makers aiming to achieve comprehensive and effective solutions. This research provides practical insights for selecting appropriate thread density and weave combination to achieve both aesthetic and functional comfort, offering valuable guidance for manufacturers aiming to produce woven terry towel on the loom with precise dimensional control and performance. The overall approach is a scientific solution to a complex industrial problem dealing with multiple complex and interrelated parameters especially in the production of high quality terry towels. Funding agency Internal grant agency of Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, grant no. 2025:31140/1312/3104: "Research into the production of composite polymer materials with a focus on improving performance".

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20501 - Materials engineering

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Scientific Reports

ISSN

2045-2322

e-ISSN

2045-2322

Volume of the periodical

15

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

GB - UNITED KINGDOM

Number of pages

13

Pages from-to

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UT code for WoS article

001581169000028

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105017185297