Table 4 Dimensional changes of fibres due to moisture absorption from different studies a
Fibres | Dimensional changes of fibres | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Transverse swelling (%) | Longitudinal swelling (%) | Volume swelling (%) | ||
Diameter (%) | Area (%) | |||
Cotton | 20 | 40 | 1.1 | 42 |
Mercerized cotton | 17 | 46 | 0.1 | – |
Acetate | 9 | 6 | 0.3 | – |
Wool | 14.8 | 25 | 1.2 | 36 |
Silk | 16 | 19 | 1.3 | 30 |
Nylon | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 8.1 |