Effect of surface modifications on the thermal and moisture behavior of wool fabric

Wang, Xin; Yuan, Zhao; Li, Wenbin; Wang, Hao

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.03.027

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“…Accordingly, so far, some scholars have been investigating the performance of the surface modifications and the wicking treatments on the mentioned properties. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Hygienic comfort is an important phenomenon, especially for activewear and sportswear clothing made of synthetic fibers, wherein sweat should be immediately removed from the body in order not to let bacteria proliferate and create unpleasant odor. [9][10][11][12][13][14] Highly hydrophobic inherent characteristics of most synthetic fibers make them resistant to microbes.…”

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Investigating the effects of wicking and antibacterial finishing treatments on some comfort characteristics of Meryl skinlife for seamless activewear/sportswear

Göcek

Duru

2019

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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Antibacterial efficacy and wearing comfort have recently become particular concerns in the activewear and sportswear market for consumers. Meryl skinlife, which is an antibacterial polyamide fiber due to the silver particles in its content, has been increasingly used in the textile industry, and it is mostly preferred for seamless garments that are especially used for activewear and sportswear. From this point of view, in this study fabrics made of Meryl skinlife fibers were investigated in terms of some water-related comfort properties by comparing their performance with that of their counterparts made of conventional polyamide fibers. Also, the effects of Lycra incorporation into the fabric structure and fiber type as well as antibacterial finishing treatments were examined on the wicking ability and comfort performance of the fabric samples. The vertical wicking capacity, transfer wicking, drying rate, and water vapor permeability tests were conducted on the fabric samples and the results of these tests were statistically analyzed using the Minitab and SPSS statistical package programs. The results showed that Lycra incorporation into the fabric structure was found to be the dominant factor for all of the investigated water-related comfort tests except for transfer wicking, while application of the finishing treatments was found to be the dominant factor for all of the investigated comfort-related tests. However, the fiber type was found influential on none of the comfort-related tests conducted in this study. Finally, the hybrid analytic hierarchy process-TOPSIS method was used to determine the best fabric alternative for activewear and sportswear, and it was found that SLN fabrics were the best choice.

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“…Accordingly, so far, some scholars have been investigating the performance of the surface modifications and the wicking treatments on the mentioned properties. 2–8…”

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Investigating the effects of wicking and antibacterial finishing treatments on some comfort characteristics of Meryl skinlife for seamless activewear/sportswear

Göcek

Duru

2019

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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“…The physical index of the microclimate, including the temperature (Wang et al, 2014) and humidity (Li et al, 2013) and even the electrical resistance (Wang et al, 2009;Cui et al, 2009), has been found to experience dynamic changes in the thermal and moisture transfer process of textiles. The surface of textiles also plays a key role in this process and should be taken into consideration (Wang et al, 2015). Clothing in ventilating condition was noticed to have different heat loss and water vapor transport (Lamb, 1990(Lamb, , 1992Lamb and Yoneda, 1990).…”

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Dynamic mass transfer of textiles in rotational motions

Jiang

Pei-qing

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Purpose The mass transfer of textiles during movement is complicated as the energy consumption (EC) from skin, surface temperature of fabrics together with environment will work synergistically to determine the sensation and comfort of wearer. The purpose of this paper is to reveal the mass transfer in the human-textile-environment dynamic system. Design/methodology/approach With a simulated hotplate mounted on a rotational testing platform, this paper focuses on the dynamic mass transfer of a fabric so as to simulate the real-time mass transfer of clothing in movements. Findings It has been found that the EC and surface temperature (T) change against testing time, indicating the convex and concave shapes of the EC–t and T–t curves. The initial moisture regain of the fabric, rotational speed of the platform and the fiber materials of the fabric have shown a great effect on the dynamic mass transfer process. Practical implications Understanding the dynamic mass transfer of textiles will benefit the design of clothing with better comfort and will contribute to the well-being of wearers. Originality/value This work reveals the dynamic mass transfer of textiles in rotational movements. It contributes a new approach to studying the mass transfer of clothing in real service.

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“…In terms of the dynamic state, a dynamic tester was introduced to evaluate the thermal-wet comfort in the moving status. 18,19 However, it was only used to test the thermal and moisture behavior of wet fabric, as it cannot be used to display the thermal property of dry fabric.…”

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Evaluation method for the hygroscopic and cooling function of knitted fabrics

Yang

Zhang

2019

Textile Research Journal

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The evaluation of thermal-wet properties contributes to the research and development of fabrics, but there is no effective method to address and achieve evaluation of the hygroscopic and cooling properties of knitted fabrics to date. Therefore, an evaluation method aiming at this issue was proposed, and based on experimental investigation the hygroscopic and cooling property of fabrics was estimated by the combined evaluation of moisture management and the thermal property in a dynamic state. The moisture management property shows the liquid water absorption and diffusion performance of fabrics. Beside this, the thermal properties of fabrics were tested respectively in the dry and wet states. The thermal property of dry fabric showed the heat transfer and radiation of fabric itself, whereas the thermal property of wet fabric demonstrated the combined effect of the coupled heat–moisture property of wet fabric and the cooling function of moisture evaporation and diffusion. Furthermore, the thermal properties of fabrics were tested using a YG606 II thermal resistance tester, which was refitted by a program to control heating power. Eight knitted fabric samples having different cooling comfortability rates or values were selected to verify the feasibility and effectivity of this method. The consistency of this method was also verified by the obtained experimental results. Based on the obtained results, it can be observed that this method was well consistent with verified experimental results. Therefore, an effective method for the evaluation of hygroscopic and cooling knitted fabrics was obtained that satisfies the measurement of performance, and desirable fabric properties can be achieved for various applications.

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Effect of surface modifications on the thermal and moisture behavior of wool fabric

Cited by 24 publications

References 15 publications

Investigating the effects of wicking and antibacterial finishing treatments on some comfort characteristics of Meryl skinlife for seamless activewear/sportswear

Investigating the effects of wicking and antibacterial finishing treatments on some comfort characteristics of Meryl skinlife for seamless activewear/sportswear

Dynamic mass transfer of textiles in rotational motions

Evaluation method for the hygroscopic and cooling function of knitted fabrics

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