The construction of a knitted filter bag fabric

Abstract

Some physical, mechanical and filtration properties of 16 circular weft knitted interlock-derivative fabrics incorporating tucking, plating and inlaying have been studied to ascertain the suitability of the selected construction in filtration of white cement dust. Results of this study highlight the decisive role played by the sequential location and thickness of inlay yarns in affecting the physical and mechanical properties of the resultant fabric. A study of filtration efficiency underlines the suitability of the selected construction and indicates the desirable properties of the inlay yarns for a commercially acceptable weft knitted product for industrial baghouses.