Essential Quality Assessment of Some Selected Flat Bed-Sheets from Foreign and Locally Made - Materials

A comparative analysis was carried out for essential quality parameters of five different bed sheets fabrics; Two foreign and three locally produced flat bedsheet fabrics. These fabrics were compared on parameters such as fabric thickness, air permeability, water absorption, fabric flammability, abrasion resistance, tensile strength, crease recovery, fabric shrinkage, stain removal, fabric handle, fabric sett, fabric drape, yarn count and yarn crimp using the appropriate techniques and apparatus. The results obtained show that the locally produced fabric exhibited comparably better end-use performance characteristic in terms of air permeability, water absorption, flammability, and drape. The foreign flat bed sheets are better in terms of crease recovery, handle, tensile strength, yarn crimp and shrinkage. These fabrics are therefore valued for their end-use performance.