Structural Analysis of UHMWPE Knitwear
Keywords:
UHMWPE, knitted fabric, structure, surface density, volumetric density, technical textiles, protective materials.Abstract
The article presents the results of studying the structural properties of knitted fabrics produced from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The influence of knitting technological parameters on surface mass, thickness, and volumetric density was investigated. It was found that variation in loop length and knitting density significantly affects the fabric structure and performance characteristics. UHMWPE knitted fabrics demonstrate high tensile strength, low density, and excellent abrasion resistance, making them promising materials for technical and protective textiles.
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