Effect of Air Plasma Treatment on Thermal Comfort Properties of Woven Fabric

Rajwin, A. Jebastin; Prakash, C.

doi:10.1007/s10765-017-2299-2

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“…Recently, a few studies have been done by means of plasma surface modification to improve the comfort properties of certain textile fibres/fabrics. Particularly, some of the comfort properties of polyamide 21 , wool 22 , polyester 23,24 , bamboo viscose 25 and cotton [26][27][28] fibres have been enhanced after plasma treatments. However, not only a few studies have been done to this topic but also the thermal comfort properties of P/C blend fabric have not been investigated yet via plasma surface modification.…”

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Effect of Plasma Surface Modification on Comfort Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabric

2021

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In this study, vacuum oxygen plasma was applied to enhance the comfort properties of polyester/ cotton (P/C) blend fabric (65/35%) for tropical climatic conditions. In addition, air and argon plasma were used to examine the aging effect by TEGEWA drop test. Taguchi method was employed to design the experiment and analyze the largest influential variable as well as optimal parameter levels. More attention was given to the evaluation of wickability, water vapour permeability/resistance, air permeability and surface characterization. Results revealed that all plasma treated comfort properties enhanced except air permeability of experimental runs at 1O 2 and 7O 2 . Specifically, wickability of fabric increased at least by 43.25% and 37.63% in warp and weft directions, correspondingly, within 5 min of wicking time, whereas the thermal resistance reduced at least by 20.16%. The SEM images depicted the formation of cracks, grooves, nanostructures and high degree of roughness on plasma treated surfaces.

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Effect of Plasma Surface Modification on Comfort Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabric

2021

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“…Woven fabrics are mostly comprised of simple weaves such as twill, satin and plain, etc. These are basic weaves, and most fabrics are woven with these to utilize and meet wearer demands [7]. Fancy weaves are a blend of simple weaves, like honeycomb, matt and mock leno weaves.…”

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“…V Kathori et al [12] found that float length is directly related to comfort and water absorption capacity. Zupin et al found that air permeability is one of the most important parameters of woven fabric, and there is a relationship between the construction parameters and air permeability of fabrics [7]. Obendorf et al found that water vapor transport has a major role in defining and evaluating the thermal comfort of a fabric because it shows how much a body is capable of transferring perspiration from itself to the outside [13].…”

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Enhancing the Thermal Comfort of Woven Fabrics and Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Composites Using Multiple Weave Structures

Arshad,

Alharthi

2023

Fibers

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In this study, the different effects of weave structure on the comfort properties of fabrics and the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites were investigated. Fabrics were developed using one type of material (flax spun yarn) in the warp direction and three different materials (flax, sisal and cotton spun yarn) in the weft directions. Four different types of weaves (plain, twill, matt and mock leno) were produced in each type of material. Twelve specimens were produced on a sample weaving machine. These fabrics with multiweave combinations give the wearer a comfort zone for sportswear and outdoor applications. These fabrics maintain the temperature of wearers in extreme weather conditions. But these weaves have different effects when interlaced with different types of weft yarns. Air permeability, overall moisture management, stiffness and thermal resistance were investigated for these fabric specimens. The hybrid fabric produced with pure flax warp and weft cotton/sisal exhibited the highest value of air permeability, overall moisture management capability and thermal resistance followed by flax–sisal and flax–flax. The hybrid fabric produced with the mock leno weave also presented a higher value of air permeability compared to the twill, mat and plain weaves. Bending stiffness was observed to be higher in those fabrics produced with flax/sisal compared to pure flax and flax–cotton. The outerwear fabric produced with a blend of flax yarn in the warp and cotton/sisal spun yarn in the weft exhibited improved properties when compared to the fabric produced with flax/sisal and pure flax yarns. In composites, flax/flax showed enhanced mechanical properties, i.e., tensile and flexural strength. In other combinations, the composites with longer weaves possessed prominent mechanical characteristics. The composites with enhanced mechanical properties can be used for window coverings, furniture upholstery and sports equipment. These composites have the potential to be used in automotive applications.

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“…When it's too hot during the production level in the human body; higher than usual, sweating and evaporation of sweat responsible for the surface of the skin lose heat (26) . Liquid sweat accumulates on the surface of the skin or on the inner layer of the garment to be transferred an external environment that allows the liquid to evaporate and to prevent the sensation of moisture (27,28) . In the clothing system, when concentration of water evaporation exceeds the saturation level, all condensation occurs for local heating throughout the layers of the clothing system causes a disturbing sensation (29,30) .…”

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Evaluation of comfort and thermal properties of stretch denim fabric by applying different softeners

Hosen¹,

Asif²,

Hasan³

et al. 2021

IJST

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Denim plays a vital role in the fashion industry. But today's fashion not only concern about its aesthetic property but also its comfortability. Objective: This study was aimed to explore the effect of different softeners on the comfort and thermal feeling properties of stretch denim fabric. Method/analysis: For the understanding of comfort, feeling, and thermal properties of stretch denim fabric in conjunction with enzyme wash and stone enzyme wash; different softeners like cationic, anionic, nonionic, micro silicone, macro silicone, and nano-silicone softeners were applied accordingly. Then water vapor permeability and comfort property tests were conducted to understand the effect of different softeners on comfort and thermal properties of stretch denim fabric. Findings: Comfort, feeling, and thermal properties of stretch denim fabric were affected by using different kinds of softeners. Enzyme and stone enzyme washed stretch denim fabric treated with silicone-based softeners illustrated better feeling performance regarding the smoothness, softness, and warmness sensation. For water vapor permeability analysis, nonionic softeners showed better performance for both cases of enzyme wash and stone enzyme wash rather than others. Furthermore, nonionic and anionic softeners displayed lower performance for thermal conductivity during compression and recovery than silicone-based and cationic softeners in context with both Enzyme wash along with stone enzyme wash treated stretch denim fabric. Novelty: This research is a novel work regarding the understanding of comfort and thermal feeling properties of stretch denim fabric by applying different softeners together with enzyme wash and stone enzyme wash.

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Effect of Air Plasma Treatment on Thermal Comfort Properties of Woven Fabric

Cited by 9 publications

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Effect of Plasma Surface Modification on Comfort Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabric

Effect of Plasma Surface Modification on Comfort Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabric

Enhancing the Thermal Comfort of Woven Fabrics and Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Composites Using Multiple Weave Structures

Evaluation of comfort and thermal properties of stretch denim fabric by applying different softeners

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