Subjective and objective evaluation of the handle properties of shirt fabric fused with different woven interlinings

Interlining is a layer of knitted, woven or non-woven fabric placed between the garment fabrics and facing to reinforce, to give form and to prevent stretching. Although interlining is an invisible interior part of a garment, the interlining construction and the fusion process of interlining and shell fabric affect sewability, appearance, durability, handle and mechanical properties of the garment. In this study, the handle properties of a woven fabric fused with 6 different woven fusible interlinings that are usually used for manufacturing of shirts were examined by subjective and objective methods. The aim of this paper is to research the effects of different woven interlinings to the handle properties of shirt fabric.