Artificial cotton fabric, as an important material widely used in the textile industry, has many excellent properties due to its unique structure, and is highly favored in the domestic and foreign markets.
The main component of artificial cotton fabric is viscose fiber, which is a regenerated fiber processed from natural cellulose by chemical methods. From the microscopic structure, the molecular arrangement of viscose fiber is relatively regular. There is a certain hydrogen bond between its cellulose macromolecular chains, which gives the fiber a certain strength and stability.
In the cross section of the fiber, viscose fiber usually presents an irregular shape, some are approximately circular, and some are slightly flat. This irregular cross-sectional shape increases the friction and cohesion between the fibers, making the fabric more compact and thick.
The yarn structure of artificial cotton fabric is also unique. During the spinning process, viscose fibers are cohesive to each other to form yarns by twisting and other methods. Different degrees of twisting will affect the strength, elasticity and other properties of the yarn. Moderate twisting can make the yarn tighter and improve the wear resistance and wrinkle resistance of the fabric; while lighter twisting gives the yarn better flexibility and smoothness, making the fabric soft to the touch.
In terms of weaving, common structures of artificial cotton fabrics include plain, twill and satin. Plain fabrics have a tight structure and many yarn interlacing points, so they have higher strength and wear resistance; twill weave makes the fabric texture clearer and relatively soft; satin weave is characterized by a smooth surface and good gloss, giving people a gorgeous feeling.
The structure of artificial cotton fabric determines that it has good performance in terms of breathability, moisture absorption, and comfortable wearing. At the same time, its spinnability and dyeability are also outstanding, which can meet different production and design needs. Understanding the structural characteristics of artificial cotton fabrics will help us better understand and apply this high-quality textile material.