Interrelationships between selected mechanical properties of individually‐tested polymeric fibers

Although fibers are subject to complex deformations during processing and end use, most research has concentrated on tensile properties. We have extended our studies to include the ultimate torsional properties, i.e., the breaking twist angle (BTA), and the flexural fatigue life of single fibers. We now have sufficient data on diverse fiber types that we may compare their mechanical properties. Thus, in this paper we report the mechanical properties of the different starting, untreated, fibers, tested under fiducial conditions. We then develop and consider some interrelationships between these selected single fiber physical properties.