Date of Publication :10th April 2018

Abstract: This paper deals with a relative study of technical textiles in terms of comfort and health, designed for car seat covers (upholstery). The paper lays a relative comparison traced between various materials, but not a comparison of the properties evaluated with a particular and specified value. The goal and the only objective of the research was to establish a connection between the fabrics of automotive seat cover with different structures and certain parameters responsible for ease and comfort along with proper maintenance. Another aspect of the research and the study performed includes contrasting of various materials in regards to synthetic leathers.Specimens of the seat fabrics examined in this paper are in a form of spun/woven, knitted fabrics and synthetic leather so called (PVC). In reality the fabrics that appear to satisfy all the required seat cover prerequisites are often targeted to manufacture the seat covers. The research procedures and various methods thus included measurements of air porosity, abrasion resistance to the water-vapour permeability, and the flame retardance. In contrast to synthetic leathers, the current study aims to highlight the physiological convenience and protection characteristics provided by seat covers that is made of different materials. It also helps to establish the connection between the structure and other characteristics for collection of the seat cover fabrics which the automobile industry is presently using.The results emphasize on the importance of seat's type of material, fibrous composition and the fabric structure in regards to increase comfort and protection properties.

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