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Technical data of the spacer fabric specimen
| Spacer fabric variation | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Initial spacer fabric | Manufacturer | Essedea GmbH/D |
| Density | 2.349 g/mm3 | |
| Material (knitting threads) | Top/Back side: PES- multifilament | |
| Space: PES monofiles | ||
| All sewn specimen | Sewing machine | Delta Machine “M-Type (Dürkopp Adler, D) |
| Stitch | Douple lock stitch 301 | |
| Stitch length | 4 mm | |
| Tension needle thread | 40 % | |
| Foot strocke | 9 mm | |
| Sewing foot pressure | 1 (intern machine parameter without unit) | |
| Sewing threads | Amann Rasant Nm75 (PES)/D | |
| Spacer fabric 18 | Seam distance d | 18 mm |
| Spacer fabric 24 | 24 mm | |
| Spacer fabric 43 | 43 mm | |
| Without seams | Cushion height h | 20 mm (overall height/thickness) |
| Spacer fabric 18 | 8 mm | |
| Spacer fabric 24 | 15 mm | |
| Spacer fabric 43 | 20 mm |