Mitigating elastane damage in denim stone washing: Effects on thermal comfort and low-stress mechanical performance

Amna Siddique, Jawad Naeem, Abdul Azeem, Chan Choon Kit, Farooq Rauf, Shengkai Liu, Zhiwei Xu, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, University of Wollongong, Department of Mechanical Engineering, INTI International University, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University

Textile Research Journal

Published online on August 30, 2025

Abstract

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This study examines the effect of stone washing and elastane protectants on thermal and low-stress mechanical properties of denim fabric. Stone washing has a significant effect on fabric properties resulting in increased thermal conductivity, shear ...