Abstract: PTT, PLA, Cooldry, triangular shaped polyester yarn, cotton and hemp were selected as the materials and 13 kinds of fabrics which belong to A, B, C, D and E five series were woven. These fabrics were blended with different proportions. The performance indicators of fabric tactile style were tested by using FAST instrument and the fabric samples were classified with the method of cluster analysis. The relation between the fabric style characteristics and linear density of yarn, fiber content and weave construction were discussed. The test results showed that flax fiber in a definite range can replace cotton fiber without the variance of fabric style; big difference in the weave construction can cause different fabric style, the impact on the fabric style is relatively small with similar weave construction; linear density of yarn and fiber content have a certain influence on the fabric style.

Key words: blended fabric, fabric style, FAST instrument, cluster analysis