Study on the Rustling Sound of Various Fabrics and Their Properties

In the textile industry, there is a thriving attentiveness to the use of certain types of fabric among people. The sound produced due to the rustling of these fabrics varies according to diverse parameters. Fabric sound is contemplated as a disturbance in certain circumstances to the user. The disturbance due to sound brings about irritability, loss of concentration, and anxiety, and affects the sensorial clothing comfort of humans. The sound created due to abrasion of the fabric itself or with other surfaces during its usage, is dependent on various physical and chemical parameters of the fabric. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the rustling sounds established by different woven fabrics made of nylon, silk, polyester, and polyester/cotton blended fabrics. This research assesses the rustling nature of different types of fabrics based on GSM, structure, Type of fiber, flexural rigidity, and drape.