The problem of fastenings tearing through woven fabrics, whether coated or un coated, arises in most fabric end uses, although it is particularly important in engi neering and industrial applications. A simple theory is developed to explain the main factors influencing the force that is required to tear a fastening through a woven fabric. Two classes of the problem can be distinguished—tearing along warp or weft directions and tearing on the bias. The first case is dealt with here; the second case is covered in Part II.
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