Effects of Steaming on the Tensile Mechanical Properties of Cashmere Fiber

The cashmere yarns were set in steam of 120°C for 5minutes after they had been extended to about 3%and wrapped onto the glass mandrels, which was relevant to the industrial setting processes. The effects of the steaming on the tensile mechanical properties of cashmere fiber are investigated. The extension in "yield region" and the extension at rupture of the set cashmere fiber are obviously decreased.