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The KES-F system has been used to study the "handle" of a range of water repellent fabrics. Variations in the behaviour of the dry and wet mechanical proper ties of water repellent fabrics was observed. The effect of a water repellent/softener on the handle of a cotton fabric was examined and the effectiveness of the "permanent softener" to laundering evaluated.

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Coated fabrics water repellent finishes batch variation KES-F system.

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Investigation of the Effect of Water Repellent Finishes on the Mechanical Properties of Textiles Using the Kawabata Evaluation System for Fabrics

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