Research Article
Physical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Woven Kenaf/Polymer Composites Produced Using a Vacuum Infusion Technique
Table 2
(a) Properties of kenaf yarns. (b) Properties of plain weave kenaf fabric.
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| | Properties | Kenaf yarn |
| | Yarn fineness (Tex) | 942 | | Yarn type | 1 ply spun | | Twist direction | Z-twist | | Fibre diameter (mm) | 1 ± 0.1 | | Yarn breaking load (N) | 79 | | Average breaking strength (MPa) | 100.64 | | Average maximum strain (%) | 17.3 |
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| (b) |
| | Characterisation | Woven kenaf |
| | Thickness, (mm) | 2 ± 0.2 | | Weight (g/m2) | 890 | | Density (g/cm3) | 1.2 | | Warp density (warp/inch) | 12 | | Weft density (weft/inch) | 12 | | Wavelength, (mm) | 4.2 | | Interyarn fabric porosity (ɛ) | 0.274 | | Moisture content (%) | 8.353 | | Water uptake (%) | 148.86 |
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