KES-F Parameters, Units, Explanation &
Significance
Instrument Parameter Unit Explanation Significance in Fabric Handle
KES-F1 (Tensile & Shear) LT — Linearity of tensile curve High LT → even stretch → smooth/stable feel
WT gf·cm/cm² Tensile energy High WT → firm/strong; Low WT → soft/light
RT % Tensile resilience High RT → elastic/lively; Low RT → limp feel
EMT % Extensibility (strain) High EMT → soft/comfortable; Low EMT → stiff
G gf/(cm·deg) Shear stiffness Low G → good drape; High G → rigid
2HG gf/cm Shear hysteresis at 0.5° High → poor drape
2HG5 gf/cm Shear hysteresis at 5° High → wrinkles, poor drape
KES-F2 (Bending) B gf·cm²/cm Bending rigidity High B → stiff/crisp; Low B → soft/flexible
2HB gf·cm/cm Bending hysteresis High → creases easily; Low → crease-resistant
KES-F3 (Compression) LC — Linearity of compression curve High LC → uniform, cushiony feel
WC gf·cm/cm² Compression energy High WC → bulky, luxurious; Low → thin/flat
RC % Compression resilience High RC → spongy/resilient; Low → flat feel
T mm Thickness Thick → bulky/warm; Thin → light/cool
KES-F4 (Surface) MIU — Mean coefficient of friction High MIU → rough/sticky; Low → smooth/silky
MMD — Mean deviation of MIU High → uneven feel; Low → smooth feel
SMD µm Geometrical roughness High → coarse/harsh; Low → soft/fine
W mg/cm² Fabric weight Heavy → firm/full; Light → airy/delicate
