A Review on Designing the Waterproof Breathable Fabrics Part II: Construction                 and Suitability of Breathable Fabrics for Different Uses

Mukhopadhyay, Arunangshu; Midha, Vinay Kumar

doi:10.1177/1528083707082166

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“…[28][29][30][31][32] It is noted that these temperatures were selected based on the heat resistance of polyester, cotton, and heat fusion point of the TPU film. The heatpressing time was set to 30 s. [31][32][33][34][35] Each selected fabric sample was horizontally placed on the top of the TPU film ( Figure 4). During each thermal bonding process, a Teflon sheet (0.13 mm thick) was applied to cover the fabric and the TPU film.…”

Section: Experimental Phasesmentioning

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Study on creating the three-dimensional shape of apparel by thermal bonding of thermoplastic polyurethane film and vacuum forming molding

Zhou

Jing

et al. 2020

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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The shape of apparel is one of the most important elements in fashion design, for example, the three-dimensional shape of apparel can be quite creative and fashionable. The current technologies for creating the three-dimensional shape of apparel are many, but have their limitations in dealing with various fabrics, particularly light and soft fabrics. This article presents a new method to rapidly create three-dimensional shape of apparel for avoiding the aforementioned disadvantages. The method combines thermal bonding of thermoplastic polyurethane film and vacuum forming. In this study, 12 kinds of commercial fabrics were selected and then tested. All these fabrics were first bonded to thermoplastic polyurethane film and then rapidly applied to the vacuum forming machine to form the three-dimensional mold-like shape. This research analyzed the factors of molding a fabric to a good three-dimensional shape of apparel and the relative tests to be carried out for validating its stability for the selected fabric samples. There are two main contributions of this study. The first is to propose a more effective method for three-dimensional shape of apparel in fashion design. The second is to provide useful information for fabric selection and determination of bonding temperature in molding.

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Section: Experimental Phasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Study on creating the three-dimensional shape of apparel by thermal bonding of thermoplastic polyurethane film and vacuum forming molding

Zhou

Jing

et al. 2020

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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“…Three basic classes have been broadly used to define clothing comfort, and include: psychological/ergonomic, sensorial/tactile/physical and physiological (Slater ; Mukhopadhyay and Midha ). Each aspect is important relative to context and preference.…”

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“…To the wearer, comfort can be qualified as one approach to evaluate performance of clothing. In this sense, fabric engineers and clothing designers ought to consider clothing comfort as a quality aspect contributing to total clothing performance and the user's satisfaction (Hatch ; Mukhopadhyay and Midha ).…”

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The Comfort Dimension; a Review of Perception in Clothing

Kamalha

Zeng

Mwasiagi

et al. 2013

Journal of Sensory Studies

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For a clothing system, comfort is a fundamental necessity. In this paper, basic definitions and elements of clothing comfort and the general research trends were reviewed. In particular, understanding comfort of textile materials, its relevance to clothing choice and some assessment methods have been discussed. The impact of fabric and clothing attributes on clothing comfort was explored. Psychological, physical and physiological perceptions of clothing comfort were reviewed, including subjective and objective modes of assessment. A thorough discussion of handle comfort was presented, including assessment methods. Statistical presentations from selected comfort studies were also reviewed. Other sensory comfort properties particularly acoustic and appearance were also mentioned. From the aforementioned reviews, it was noted that the main focus for most researchers has been on sensorial and thermal comfort. Practical Applications To comfort researchers, this review gives resourceful insights relevant to subject selection and the general research trend on clothing comfort. For clothing manufacturers, the compiled consumer feedbacks by wearers of particular clothing are tools for product improvement to enhance utility. Finally, this review informs consumers about clothing comfort, which will contribute to informed decision making during purchasing.

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“…(2) This type of apparel is used by a variety of professions, such as gowns for surgeons and nurses, foul weather survival clothing for military personnel, or protective gear for firefighters. (2) Depending on the fabric used to make apparel, workers may have a wide variety of exposures (e.g., cotton dust, (3) latex, (4) formaldehyde (5) ). The PTFE fabric and processes used to produce waterproof, breathable apparel may cause specific and unique particulate hazards.…”

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Airborne Nanoparticle Concentrations in the Manufacturing of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Apparel

Vosburgh

Boysen

Oleson³

et al. 2011

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

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One form of waterproof, breathable apparel is manufactured from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane laminated fabric, using a specific process to seal seams that have been sewn with traditional techniques. The sealing process involves applying waterproof tape to the seam by feeding the seam through two rollers while applying hot air (600°C). This study addressed the potential for exposure to particulate matter from this sealing process, by characterizing airborne particles in a facility that produces over 1,000 lightweight PTFE rain jackets per day. Aerosol concentrations throughout the facility were mapped, breathing zone concentrations were measured, and hoods used to ventilate the seam sealing operation were evaluated. The geometric mean (GM) particle number concentrations were substantially greater in the sewing and sealing areas (67,000 and 188,000 particles cm −3 ) compared to that measured in the office area (12,100 particles cm −3 ). Respirable mass concentrations were negligible throughout the facility (GM=0.002 mg m −3 in the sewing and sealing areas). The particles exiting the final discharge of the facility's ventilation system were dominated by nanoparticles (number median diameter = 25 nm; geometric standard deviation of 1.39). The breathing zone particle number concentrations of the workers who sealed the sewn seams were highly variable and significantly greater when sealing seams than when conducting other tasks (p<0.0001). The sealing workers' breathing zone concentrations ranged from 147,000 particles cm −3 to 798,000 particles cm −3 , and their seam responsibility significantly influenced their breathing zone concentrations (p=0.03). The finding that particle number concentrations were approximately equal outside the hood and inside the local exhaust duct indicated poor effectiveness of the canopy hoods used to ventilate sealing operations.

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A Review on Designing the Waterproof Breathable Fabrics Part II: Construction and Suitability of Breathable Fabrics for Different Uses

Cited by 86 publications

References 40 publications

Study on creating the three-dimensional shape of apparel by thermal bonding of thermoplastic polyurethane film and vacuum forming molding

Study on creating the three-dimensional shape of apparel by thermal bonding of thermoplastic polyurethane film and vacuum forming molding

The Comfort Dimension; a Review of Perception in Clothing

Airborne Nanoparticle Concentrations in the Manufacturing of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Apparel

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