Comfort of Subjects Clothed in Cotton, Water Repellent Cotton, and Orlon1 Suits

Galbraith, Ruth L.; Werden, Jane E.; Fahnestock, M. K.; Price, Barbara

doi:10.1177/004051756203200309

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“…This study did indeed discover that garments that were unable to transfer moisture were less comfortable, although the researchers failed to observe any difference in their impact on perspiration and rectal temperature (6) in a warm environment with no physical activity. More recently, it has been suggested that although C is able to absorb water well, the water is retained in the fabric and is therefore unable to dissipate heat (3), which is lost through evaporation.…”

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“…These concepts were first studied by Galbraith et al (6) in 1962, who examined the effects of varieties of C and Orlan with contrasting wicking characteristics. This study did indeed discover that garments that were unable to transfer moisture were less comfortable, although the researchers failed to observe any difference in their impact on perspiration and rectal temperature (6) in a warm environment with no physical activity.…”

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Synthetic Garments Enhance Comfort, Thermoregulatory Response, and Athletic Performance Compared With Traditional Cotton Garments

Hooper

Cook

Comstock

et al. 2015

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The ability of a fabric to transfer moisture is referred to as "wicking," and an increase in this property may have benefits in terms of comfort and thermoregulation. However, this phenomenon has not been studied in the context of sporting-type activities. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess whether comfort, thermal physiological parameters, and physical performance can be affected by the garment that is used. Ten men (age: 27.5 ± 4.4 years; height: 169.3 ± 14.2 cm; weight: 80.05 ± 10.87 kg) and 10 women (age: 26.8 ± 3.7 years; height: 166.6 ± 4.46 cm; weight: 64.63 ± 4.49 kg) volunteered to participate in the study. A within-group crossover counterbalanced design was used that included the Illinois Agility Run (IAR) and the Multistage Fitness Test (MSFT). The IAR was also performed while wearing protective padding. The protocol was completed on 2 occasions, once while wearing a cotton garment (C) and again while wearing a polyester (P) garment. Questionnaires referring to sensations of various components of comfort were completed after each test. The P garment provided significantly (p ≤ 0.05) greater comfort in men and women after both the IAR and the MSFT. The P garment led to significantly (p ≤ 0.05) improved performance during the IAR in women. The P garment also provided significantly (p ≤ 0.05) greater body mass loss during the protocol in women. This study demonstrated dramatic increases in the comfort of P garments, including while using protective equipment. This study also discovered the influence of P garments on anaerobic tasks and also revealed dramatic sex differences, where women seem to be much more sensitive to the benefits of P garments. Strength and conditioning coaches should be aware of the dramatic impact of garment choice, in aerobic and anaerobic tasks, particularly in women.

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Synthetic Garments Enhance Comfort, Thermoregulatory Response, and Athletic Performance Compared With Traditional Cotton Garments

Hooper

Cook

Comstock

et al. 2015

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…Thus, evaporation was stopped and the system was allowed to come to equilibrium again. 6. RESULTS First, the plate was operated with the wetted cotton covered and with and without the polyethylene evaporation barrier.…”

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“…Galbraith et al [6] compared cotton, water repellent cotton, and acrylic garments through wearing tests and concluded that the major factor causing discomfort was the excess amount of sweat remaining on the skin surface. Niwa [7] stated that the ability of fabrics to absorb liquid water (sweat) is more important than water vapor permeability in determining the comfort factor of fabrics.…”

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A study of heat and mass transfer in porous material under equilibrium conditions

Haghi

2005

Theor Found Chem Eng

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This paper surveys the heat and moisture transfer characteristics of fabric systems under equilibrium conditions. Results are given for absorptive and nonabsorptive systems measured under conditions in which no excess moisture secretion or recondensation takes place. It is shown that, with an absorptive textile, the after-exercise chill is large and persists for a few hours, but with a nonabsorptive type it is negligible.

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“…Moisture in clothing has been widely acknowledged as one of the fundamental factors causing discomfort during wear 1 2 . Fukazawa and Havenith 3 and Galbraith et al 4 found that the major factor causing discomfort is the un-evaporated sweat remained on the skin surface. Despite clothing, the liquid absorption and transport property is important for the health-care products, such as incontinence pads 5 6 and wound dressing products 7 8 .…”

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Characterizing the transplanar and in-plane water transport of textiles with gravimetric and image analysis technique: Spontaneous Uptake Water Transport Tester

Tang

Chau

et al. 2015

Sci Rep

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Water absorption and transport property of textiles is important since it affects wear comfort, efficiency of treatment and functionality of product. This paper introduces an accurate and reliable measurement tester, which is based on gravimetric and image analysis technique, for characterising the transplanar and in-plane wicking property of fabrics. The uniqueness of this instrument is that it is able to directly measure the water absorption amount in real-time, monitor the direction of water transport and estimate the amount of water left on skin when sweating. Throughout the experiment, water supply is continuous which simulates profuse sweating. Testing automation could even minimise variation caused by subjective manipulation, thus enhancing testing accuracy. This instrument is versatile in terms of the fabrics could be tested. A series of shirting fabrics made by different fabric structure and yarn were investigated and the results show that the proposed method has high sensitivity in differentiating fabrics with varying geometrical differences. Fabrics with known hydrophobicity were additionally tested to examine the sensitivity of the instrument. This instrument also demonstrates the flexibility to test on high performance moisture management fabrics and these fabrics were found to have excellent transplanar and in-plane wicking properties.

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Comfort of Subjects Clothed in Cotton, Water Repellent Cotton, and Orlon1 Suits

Cited by 15 publications

References 3 publications

Synthetic Garments Enhance Comfort, Thermoregulatory Response, and Athletic Performance Compared With Traditional Cotton Garments

Synthetic Garments Enhance Comfort, Thermoregulatory Response, and Athletic Performance Compared With Traditional Cotton Garments

A study of heat and mass transfer in porous material under equilibrium conditions

Characterizing the transplanar and in-plane water transport of textiles with gravimetric and image analysis technique: Spontaneous Uptake Water Transport Tester

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