Design and Fabrication of Thermochromic Jacquard Woven Fabrics

Abstract

As a major category in textiles, jacquard woven fabrics always draw attention due to their exquisite patterns and brilliant colors. With the rapid development of smart textiles, it is possible to combine jacquard pattern design with functional or smart yarns to yield intelligent textile products with artistic values. To fulfil this goal, thermochromic jacquard woven fabrics have been developed and evaluated. The design process of thermochromic jacquard woven fabrics includes pattern design, weave structure design and process design. Three types of thermochromic jacquard woven fabrics with different weft densities and weave structures were fabricated. The effects of weft densities and weft float lengths on fabric breathability and thermochromic behavior were investigated. The results showed that the breathability of thermochromic jacquard woven fabrics decreased gradually with the increase of weft density and weft float length. Also, the color change time and color recovery time increased gradually with the increase of weft density and weft float length. The design and fabrication of the thermochromic jacquard woven fabric can provide a practical example for the development of smart fabrics with aesthetic values.