End-Use Property Characterization

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCQ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

A number of fiber end-use properties in textile constructions relate to the aesthetic, tactile, and comfort characteristics of the fiber. Such properties include appearance, luster, hand (feel or touch), drapability, absorbency, overall comfort, crease retention, pilling, and wrinkle resistance. All of these factors are affected to varying extents ly the particular properties desired from the textile structure and its intended use. Many of these properties are related to inherent properties of the fibers, which are translated into textile structures prepared for end-use. 

The useful life of a fabric depends on a number of factors, including the strength, stretch, recovery, toughness, and abrasion resistance of the fiber and the tearing and bursting resistance of the fabrics made from that fiber. The composite of these factors coupled with the conditions and type of end-use or wear will determine the durability characteristics of a textile structure made from the fiber. 

Physical and Chemical Characteristies and Response of Fiber to Its F.nviron-mental Surroundings 

The chemical resistance of a fiber can have a profound effect on end-use. The fibers that are sensitive to chemical attack by household chemicals such as bleach are limited in their end-uses. The resistanee of fibers to attaek 1 atmospheric gases including oxygen, ozone, and oxides of nitrogen, particularly in the presence of sunl ight and moisture, can also be important considerations in certain end-uses. 

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