NCJ Number
133620
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 36 Issue: 6 Dated: (November 1991) Pages: 1699-1713
Date Published
1991
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This paper reports on an investigation of the influence of fabric softener on fiber transfer, using a relatively new fiber transfer abrasion tester.
Abstract
Nine medium-weight apparel fabrics were evaluated with and without fabric softener. Fiber transfer from these fabrics was evaluated in terms of the total number of fibers transferred as well as the number, mean length, and length distribution of transferred fibers greater than or equal to 2 mm long. Conclusions were obtained regarding the direct effect of fabric softener on fiber transfer as well as its interactive effects with fiber denier, fabric weave, knit type, and fabric thread count. In addition, conclusions were obtained regarding mechanisms of transfer from the fabrics. 15 references, 6 tables, and 8 figures (Author abstract)