EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF INTERLINING TYPE ON THE SHRINKAGE AND ADHESION STRENGTH OF INTERLINING – PRESSED FABRIC SAMPLES BEFORE AND AFTER WASHING, USED IN WOMEN'S VESTS

Abstract

Choosing the right interfacing material for the fabric directly affects the quality of the interfacing and the quality of the finished garment. This study investigates the influence of the interfacing material structure on the shrinkage and adhesion of three types of interfacing – non-woven, woven, and knitted – after interfacing and after washing, using fabric samples for making women's vests. The results show that with a woven interfacing base combined with a woven fabric sample, the shrinkage in both the vertical and horizontal directions of the sample is lowest and particularly best in the direction of the interfacing. Simultaneously, the adhesion strength of the woven interfacing is also better than that of the non-woven
interfacing. These research results provide a scientific basis for selecting the appropriate interfacing for woven fabrics in garment production.