The paper evaluates lateral contraction of the flat textile products (both woven and knitted). Analyses of plain weave and single weft knitted fabric behaviour on one axes strain leads to paradoxical conclusion that these material is able decrease its space by influence of tensile stress.
The paper evaluates lateral contraction of the flat textile products (both woven and knitted). Analyses of plain weave and single weft knitted fabric behaviour on one axes strain leads to paradoxical conclusion that these material is able decrease its space by influence of tensile stress. (en)