Regenerated Cellulose-Based Denim Fabric for Tropical Regions: An Analytical Study on Making Denim Comfortable

Table 1

Specifications of fibers.

S. number	Fiber type	Fiber; length (mm)	Fiber fineness; (micronaire)	Specific; gravity	Dry tenacity; (gm/denier)	Wet tenacity; (gm/denier)	Cross-sectional shape	Elongation at; break (%)	Moisture; regain (%)
1	Cotton	29.08	4.3	1.52	2.1	3.88	Bean	6.1	7
2	Viscose	29	4	1.53	2.7	1.46	Bean	6	7
3	Viscose filament	51	4.23	1.52	2.6	1.48	Serrated	20	11.5
4	Bamboo	37.5	4.75	1.52	2.6	1.819	Serrated	21	11.5
5	Modal	38	3.96	1.32	2.33	2.67	Filled with microholes & gaps	23.8	13.03
6	Tencel	38	3.38	1.50	3.8	4.245	Round	16	12