Investigation of surface geometry of seersucker woven fabrics

Abstract Seersucker woven fabrics are characterized by their unique structure and properties. Surface topography is a crucial feature of the seersucker woven fabrics. It influences the appearance and performance of fabrics. Till now, no testing method has been developed to assess the seersucker woven fabrics from the point of view of their surface geometry and to quantify the seersucker effect. In the present work, the non-contact optical method has been used to determine the parameters and functions characterizing the surface geometry of the cotton seersucker woven fabric. The aim of this work was to analyse the possibility of use of the MicroSpy® Profile profilometer in complex characterization of the investigated fabric and separately the flat and puckered areas of the fabric. The obtained results confirmed that the selected surface parameters and functions are able to distinguish both phases of the seersucker woven fabric: flat and puckered. The results are the starting point for further investigations of the seersucker woven fabrics in order to quantify the seersucker effect.