Development of Multilayer Woven Fabrics for the Adoptive Geometry Composite Structure

In this study nine multilayer 3D woven structures were produced using polyamide filament yarns both in the warp and weft direction. Three different weaves: plain, 1/3 twill and 3/1 rib in the middle layer, and plain weave in both the top and bottom layers were produced. All specimens were developed on a narrow weaving machine equipped with multi beams and creel options. The samples were tested for tensile strength, air permeability, compressibility, resilience, bending and shear stiffness. Better compressibility was observed in 3/1 warp rib, followed by 1/3 twill and plain weave in the middle layer. Shear stiffness and bending rigidity were higher for those fabrics which had a plain weave in all layers and higher filling density. The air permeability was higher for low weft density, plain weave and its derivative 3/1 warp rib in the middle layer. Tensile strength was higher for those fabrics which were produced with higher weft densities.