31—SOME ASPECTS OF THE MECHANISM OF SEAM SLIPPAGE IN WOVEN FABRICS

A theoretical analysis (subject to some assumptions) of the principles of seam slippage in woven fabrics is presented. It is shown that the amount of seam slippage, or fabric resistance to seam slippage, depends on such factors as yarn-to-yarn friction, yarn-to-sewing-thread friction, yarn flexural rigidity, and stitch and fabric geometry.