Influence of Fabric Parameters on Thermal Comfort Performance of Double Layer Knitted Interlock Fabrics

Afzal, Ali; Ahmad, Sheraz; Rasheed, Abher; Ahmad, Faheem; Iftikhar, Faiza Jan; Nawab, Yasir

doi:10.1515/aut-2015-0037

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“…This is also confirmed by the FITR spectra (Fig. 2), which evidences the C]O stretching vibrations at 1742 cm −1 and the C]N imine at Moisture regain and air permeability are key comfort properties to consider in textile materials, especially when exposed to special finishing [19] (see Table S.2). After coating, it was observed that the fabrics were less permeable to air, with a decrease of around 40% in some samples.…”

Section: Coating Characterizationsupporting

confidence: 63%

Antioxidant cosmetotextiles: Cotton coating with nanoparticles containing vitamin E

Ghaheh

Khoddamı

Alihosseini

et al. 2017

Process Biochemistry

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A B S T R A C TIn the present study, we coated cotton fabrics with protein-based nanoparticles containing vitamin E (αtocopherol) by the pad-cure method. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy, and air permeability analysis of coated samples confirmed the fixation of the nanoparticles onto the fabric's surface. The antioxidant activity of the coated fabrics was evaluated by 2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6sulfonic acid) (ABTS) free radicals reduction. Samples coated with nanoparticles containing the highest amount of encapsulated vitamin E (20% of the oil phase) showed the highest antioxidant activity. The protein-based coating was maintained for at least 10 washing cycles, demonstrating the reliability of the pad-cure method for the fixation of nanoparticles onto cotton surfaces. A methodology for nanoparticles release from the coated surfaces and their transfer to other substrates was demonstrated by the simple crock meter rubbing in the presence of sweat and protease. A high amount of material can be transferred and released to other substrates, such as textiles and skin, through the synergistic effect of sweat/protease and abrasion. An array of cosmetic and medical applications are possible with the developed coating and release methodology in which vitamin E would impart vital benefits as skin protection, anti-ageing product, or skin moisturizer.

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Section: Coating Characterizationsupporting

confidence: 63%

Antioxidant cosmetotextiles: Cotton coating with nanoparticles containing vitamin E

Ghaheh

Khoddamı

Alihosseini

et al. 2017

Process Biochemistry

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“…In contrast to this, the comfort clothing is a way to pass heat and air across the structure of the fabric. During strenuous activities, the entire body generates a lot of heat [6][7][8][9] energy and the body temperature increases and perspiration is generated. When perspiration evaporates into the atmosphere, the body temperature decreases.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation on Thermal Comfort Characteristics of Regenerated Bamboo and Cotton Woven Structured Fabrics

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Chen

Zhang

et al. 2018

Autex Research Journal

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In this research work, thermal properties of plain woven fabrics generated from regenerated bamboo and cotton fiber blended yarns were investigated. Seven mixtures of fiber (100% bamboo, 100% cotton, 10:90 bamboo: cotton, 20:80 bamboo: cotton, 30:70 bamboo: cotton, 40:60 bamboo: cotton and 50:50 bamboo: cotton) were developed to create 60 Tex ring spun yarn. The warp yarns were used as 100% regenerated bamboo and the bamboo: cotton blends were used alternatively in weft to produce plain woven fabrics. The plain structured woven fabrics show eminent thermal comfort properties with the blending of regenerated bamboo fibers. The air permeability of 100% regenerated bamboo fiber was recorded higher than the compared blends; the increased key factor contents of bamboo changed the air properties of the fabric. Furthermore, plain woven fabric of bamboo/cotton (50/50) has shown greater thermal conductivity and heat retention properties. The work reported in this paper is ensuring highpoints of thermal comfort properties of regenerated bamboo (100%) and cotton (100%) with plain woven structured fabrics, and potentially, the fabrics can be used for winter suiting apparel products.

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“…Lignin is the most difficult to decompose, as it has a low decomposition rate, whereas high content of cellulose can result in an increased flammability [17,18]. Flammability of natural fibres treated with a variety of flame retardants have been studied by many scientists [19][20][21][22][23]. But quite often it has a negative effect on the textile product's comfort or even may have allergenic effect.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative Analysis of Peat Fibre Properties and Peat Fibre-Based Knits Flammability

Mikučionienė

Čepukonė

Salmeia

et al. 2019

Autex Research Journal

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A very promising cellulose-based natural fibre that is suitable for use in the textile industry is peat fibre. This fibre is a by-product of peat excavation, purified by separating it from other components. In this study, the morphological, chemical and mechanical properties of peat fibres as well as flammability of peat-based knitted fabrics were analysed. The average diameter of the peat fibres is ~60 μm, but it varies in very wide ranges – 25–150 μm; however, the number of fibres with diameter more than 100 μm is very low. As the peat fibre contains a high amount of lignin, lignin amount in the mixed peat/cotton yarn is relatively high too. Lignin is responsible for enhanced flame retardancy; therefore, time to ignition of the peat knit is ~30% higher than that of the cotton knit. Consequently, peat fibre can be used in the knitted structure in order to significantly reduce its flammability. In order to increase the flame retardancy, the knits have been treated by flame retardant in various concentrations. It was found that around the burned hole on the peat knit, treated by very low concentration flame retardant, forms charred area and the knit stops to burn even if the flame source is not removed.

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Influence of Fabric Parameters on Thermal Comfort Performance of Double Layer Knitted Interlock Fabrics

Cited by 32 publications

References 19 publications

Antioxidant cosmetotextiles: Cotton coating with nanoparticles containing vitamin E

Antioxidant cosmetotextiles: Cotton coating with nanoparticles containing vitamin E

Investigation on Thermal Comfort Characteristics of Regenerated Bamboo and Cotton Woven Structured Fabrics

Comparative Analysis of Peat Fibre Properties and Peat Fibre-Based Knits Flammability

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