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Production and Characterization of Yarns and Fabrics Utilizing Turkey Feather Fibers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2011

Alimohammad Evazynajad ,
Adnan Kar ,
Sathpurushan Veluswamy ,
Holly McBride  and
Brian R. George
Alimohammad Evazynajad
Affiliation:
School of Textiles and Materials Technology, Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Adnan Kar
Affiliation:
School of Textiles and Materials Technology, Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Sathpurushan Veluswamy
Affiliation:
School of Textiles and Materials Technology, Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Holly McBride
Affiliation:
School of Textiles and Materials Technology, Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Brian R. George
Affiliation:
School of Textiles and Materials Technology, Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Abstract

Turkey feather fibers were characterized and then converted into products such as yarn and nonwoven fabrics for a study into the feasibility of their use as textile products. Yarn containing blends of nylon and up to thirty percent turkey feather fibers were spun by combining novel techniques with commercial yarn spinning machinery. These yarns were tested for determination of their mechanical properties. As the percentage of turkey feather fibers increased, the tenacity and elongation of the yarns decreased while the modulus increased. These yarns were knitted into fabrics to determine their insulating properties. As the percentage of turkey feather fibers increased the insulating capabilities of the fabrics also increased. Recent research has focused on producing nonwoven fabrics containing turkey feather fibers utilizing various production methods for use as erosion control fabrics.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 702: Symposium U – Advanced Fibers, Plastics, Laminates and Composites , 2001 , U1.2.1
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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