Investigating the effects of cognitive scenarios between real fabric and fabric visual representations

The present study delves into the cognitive aspects of fabric hand evaluation, particularly under varying scenarios of real touch and visual representations (image, video). Conducted within a cognitive psychology framework, the study used a two-step rating-based double-faced applicability (DFA) test across a panel of 30 experts who evaluated 101 textile samples using 20 semantic differential descriptors. The findings indicate scenario-based discrepancies, especially pronounced within the thermal-wet sensation properties, underscoring the difference between real touch and visual representations on sensory ratings. By implementing the DFA test, the research reveals biases inherent in fabric hand evaluations and suggests modifications to enhance validity. This work not only contributes to textile quality assessment methods by recognizing scenario effects but also advances the understanding of the cognitive processing behind textile sensory perception.