In this study, mechanical properties and hand values are predicted from the parameters of weave structures. To promote the design of woven fabrics, we can define the crossing-over firmness factor (CFF) and the floating yarn factor (FYF) as the parameters of the weave structures for predicting mechanical properties and hand values. Both the CFF and FYF are related to some mechanical parameters and primary hand. Multiple regression equations of mechanical parameters and hand values are derived from those parameters of weave structures, and the predicted values almost exactly agree with the measured values from the KES-FB system.

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The effects of finishing on the physical properties of yarn dyed cotton fabrics were studied. The fabric mechanical properties, surface properties, thermal/water/air transport properties and fabric handle were investigated in order to establish the performance characteristics of fabrics. The sample fabric with each finishing was compared with the sample before finishing as the standard. Each parameter was normalized by the parameters of standard sample and the standard deviation of all samples in this study (n＝8) and the chart was established. The effects of finishing were cleared by using the chart and the change ratio of each parameter. The results on coating finishing caused the great increase of the bending and shear properties, and the case of silket, powder, bio finishing caused the decrease. Washer finishing effected on the compression properties. It was considered with the method helped the improvement and the division of the characteristics of finishing fabrics.

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