Effect of Weaving Pattern and Yarn Density on the Surface Roughness of Woven Fabrics

Surface roughness is an important characteristic of textile fabrics. It affects a variety of other properties such as the fabric hand, the surface friction properties and the efficiency of lamination and adhesion processes. Surface roughness in fabrics is typically measured using the KES-F system. This research paper proposes an innovative method for the measurement of fabric surface roughness based on image processing of photos of fabric cross-sections, obtained through the stereoscopic microscope.