Journal of Textile Science and Technology

Journal of Textile Science and Technology

Investigation and feasibility of using bamboo yarn in the ground layer of handmade carpets with emphasis on physico-mechanical properties

Document Type : Research/ Original/ Regular Article

Authors
Fatemeh Aziz Arabi 1
Homa Maleki 1
Saeedeh Rafiei 2
1 Faculty of Arts, Birjand University. Iran.
2 Department of Carpet, . Art University of Shiraz
10.22034/jtst.2025.476639.1470
Abstract
This research introduces bamboo yarn as a novel raw material for Iranian handwoven carpets. Given the crucial role of high-quality warp yarns in consumer confidence and global market competitiveness, this study focuses on the mechanical properties of bamboo yarn and its feasibility as both warp and weft in carpet production. Initial findings revealed that untreated bamboo yarn, due to its inherent surface slipperiness, exhibits inferior mechanical properties compared to cotton, wool, and silk. To address this limitation, two surface modification treatments – cold plasma and wheat flour finishing treatment – were employed. The wheat flour treatment yielded superior improvements in tensile strength and elongation compared to the plasma treatment. Static and dynamic load testing of woven samples incorporating modified bamboo yarn demonstrated enhanced carpet resilience and resistance to compaction under repeated or sustained pressure. However, samples with bamboo warp and wool weft exhibited inadequate knot security due to insufficient friction between the warp and weft yarns. Therefore, the optimal application of bamboo yarn is proposed as weft, in conjunction with a cotton warp, in handwoven carpet manufacturing.
Keywords
Handwoven carpet
Bamboo yarn
Thickness
Dynamic loading
static loading

Subjects

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  • Receive Date 02 September 2024
  • Revise Date 11 February 2025
  • Accept Date 18 February 2025