Forearm test for disposable antibacterial foot sweat pads

Kaplan, Sibel; Aslan, Selçuk

doi:10.1108/ijcst-03-2016-0031

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“…Among the various instrumentally measured water absorption and transport properties (MMT), the water absorption rate was negatively correlated with the wetness rating, whereas the spreading speed was positively correlated with the wetness rating. In accordance with previous studies (Kaplan & Aslan, 2016; Tang et al., 2015a), the results demonstrate that fabrics with faster water spreading speeds and lower absorption rates are associated with feelings of dryness.…”

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confidence: 92%

Effect of Fiber Type, Water Content, and Velocity on Wetness Perception by the Volar Forearm Test: Stimulus Intensity Test

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To investigate the effect of heat, moisture transfer, and mechanical tactile properties of fabrics on skin wetness perception when fabrics were in dynamic contact with skin at three velocities, nine knitted fabrics varying in fiber composition, thickness, and surface texture were evaluated by 20 participants using a wetness rating scale. The objective physical properties of the fabrics, namely, heat and moisture transfer and surface texture, and human physiological responses, namely, skin cooling rate and myoelectric signals, under various conditions were measured, and their correlations with the subjective wetness perception were studied. While the results indicated a significant influence of fabric type, water content, and velocity on skin wetness perception, no significant relation between electromyography and wetness perception was found. Fabrics with faster water spreading speeds and lower absorption rates were perceived as less wet, and the maximum transient thermal flow and skin cooling rate had a significant positive correlation with wetness perception. Furthermore, subjective wetness perception was predicted by the physical parameters of the fabric, that is, maximum transient thermal flow, water content, and friction coefficient, with an acceptable goodness of fit ( R2 = 0.82, p < .001).

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Effect of Fiber Type, Water Content, and Velocity on Wetness Perception by the Volar Forearm Test: Stimulus Intensity Test

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“…Forearm test is a subjective evaluation method to obtain thermal and moisture-related perceptions and can be used for evaluation of different products (Kaplan and Okur, 2009; Tang et al ., 2015a; Kaplan and Aslan, 2016; Kaplan et al ., 2018). The test consists of subjective coolness and dampness sensation evaluations while a dry/wet fabric is touching forearm where there is a dense thermoreceptor location.…”

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Objective and subjective evaluations of quilted mattress ticking fabrics for their thermal comfort performances

Kaplan

Tokgöz

2023

IJCST

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PurposeSleep quality, a crucial parameter for health and life performance, is affected by mattress components; particularly mechanical and thermal comfort management ability of the upper layers. The aim of this study is to investigate effects of quilted mattress ticking fabric material (polyester, polypropylene, viscose, lyocell and their blends) on thermal comfort of the bedding system by objective and subjective measurements.Design/methodology/approachThe permeability (air and water vapour), heat transfer, water absorption, transfer and drying behaviours of knitted quilted fabrics which influence the thermal comfort of the bedding system were investigated. Subjective coolness and dampness evaluations were gathered by forearm and hand-palm tests to provide more realistic discussion in light of fabric characteristics.FindingsAccording to the results, polypropylene can be suggested for winter use with its higher air and water vapour permeabilities, lower thermal absorption and conductivities and warmer evaluation results. Lyocell can be suggested for summer use with also high permeabilities, higher thermal absorption and conductivities and cooler evaluation results. Polyester and viscose may also be considered for winter and summer in turn as a result of thermal feelings they create.Originality/valueIn addition to fabric thermal, permeability, liquid absorption and transfer properties, this study also includes subjective coolness and dampness evaluations which can provide realistic results regarding the coolness-to-touch and liquid transfer performances of mattress ticking fabrics. The relationships among objective and subjective data were investigated and the proposed subjective evaluation techniques can be used for different products.

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“…For example, wordings slightly wet, barely wet, etc. were used in previous studies [ 32 , 33 ]. Therefore, participants can focus on comparing wet sensation between sample and reference in the current study.…”

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Subjective wet perception assessment of fabrics with different drying time

Chau¹,

Tang²,

Kan³

2018

R. Soc. open sci.

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Wet perception involves a complex neurobiological mechanism and it is a crucial factor affecting the wear comfort in daily life. A subjective wet perception assessment was conducted against wetted fabrics. The assessment method was set to demonstrate the sensation felt by the wearer in recovery period after light activities, and assumes that there is no further sweat secretion. Twenty participants participated in the assessment. Participants were presented with fabrics dried with different duration for simulating garments dry during recovery period. A new fabric driver was built to simulate body movements during wear. The driver drove specimens and reference fabrics on participants' forearms. The two-arm configuration of the fabric driver helps to enhance the reliability of assessment results. The participants were asked to give wetness rating on each sample in ratio scale. We conclude that log10 of subjective wetness rating has linear relationship with drying time of fabric (DToF) and amount of water in fabric. A novel wetness factor (WF) is developed to quantify the effects of wet perception and exposure time induced by a drying fabric. WF is the area under curve of wetness rating against DToF. A smaller WF indicates that a user suffers less from wet sensation.

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Forearm test for disposable antibacterial foot sweat pads

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Effect of Fiber Type, Water Content, and Velocity on Wetness Perception by the Volar Forearm Test: Stimulus Intensity Test

Effect of Fiber Type, Water Content, and Velocity on Wetness Perception by the Volar Forearm Test: Stimulus Intensity Test

Objective and subjective evaluations of quilted mattress ticking fabrics for their thermal comfort performances

Subjective wet perception assessment of fabrics with different drying time

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