This is a review article of the various experimental approaches used for measuring fabric mechanical properties important in apparel handling, including the biaxial tension and in-plane shear parameters. First, the paper discusses the important issues encountered during such a fabric test. Then most existing biaxial tension and shear fabric testers are introduced and critically analyzed. Based on this information, a new tester concept is proposed in which tensile and shear forces can be applied simultaneously.
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