Prediction of tensile strength of polyester/cotton blended woven fabrics

Statistical models have been developed for the prediction of tensile strength of polyester/cotton (52:48) blended woven fabrics. The models have been developed based on the empirical data obtained from carefully developed 234 fabric samples with different constructions using 15, 20 and 25 tex yarns in warp and weft. The prediction ability and accuracy of the developed models are assessed by correlation analysis of the predicted and actual warp and weft fabric strip-strength values of another set of 36 fabric samples. The results show a very strong ability and accuracy of the prediction models.