Definition
The use value of a textile product refers to the totality of all properties that determine its suitability for a specific intended application. It encompasses functional characteristics such as tensile strength, dimensional stability, ease of care, and comfort, as well as aesthetic properties such as hand, appearance, and color. Use value must always be assessed in relation to the specific use and requirements, since the same textile fiber or woven fabric can exhibit high or low use value depending on the field of application.
Use in the textile industry
In the textile industry, use value serves as the basis for evaluation in material selection and product development — for example, when protective textiles are tested for tensile strength and abrasion resistance, or when apparel fabrics are assessed for wear durability and washfastness. For technical textiles used in medical applications, automotive engineering, or construction, specific functional use-value characteristics such as barrier performance, tensile strength, or dimensional stability are of primary importance. Quality assurance and product testing are guided by defined use-value requirements, which are typically specified in product specifications or standards.
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