Moisture-management properties of bi-layer knitted fabrics for sportswear

Suganthi, T; Senthilkumar, P.

doi:10.1177/1528083717692594

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“…20 For example, bi-layer knitted fabrics made up of micro-fiber polyester (inner layer) and modal (outer layer) bi-layer knitted fabric have a better moisture management property. 21 To improve the comfort properties of sports clothing, bi-layer knitted fabrics made up of hydrophobic polypropylene as the inner layer and hydrophilic modal as the outer layer were developed to produce volleyball sportswear 22 and bi-layer knitted fabrics made up of Tencel yarn as the outer layer and acrylic/micro-fiber polyester yarn as the inner layer were developed to make tennis sportswear. 23 In addition, these knitted fabrics made up of hydrophobic fibers (polypropylene, polyester) as the inner layer were good candidates for next-to-skin applications.…”

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Effect of knitting structure and yarn composition on thermal comfort properties of bi-layer knitted fabrics

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Chen³

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Textile Research Journal

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In this work, nine bi-layer knitted samples with varied knitting structures and made up of different yarn compositions were fabricated, and their thermal comfort properties were investigated. The thermal comfort properties were evaluated by breathability, water transfer properties, thermo-physiology properties and dynamic cooling properties, and their relationship with fabric knitting structure and yarn composition were investigated statistically. It was observed that bi-layer knitted fabrics with meshes at one side had better air permeability, moisture management properties, drying performance, thermo-physiological properties and dynamic cooling function, but lower wicking height than bi-layer knitted fabrics with trim and symmetrical structure (without meshes). The composition of nylon and polyester filaments with varied wettability as outer and inners layer of bi-layer knitted fabrics, respectively, improved the water one-way transport capacity significantly. In particular, bi-layer fabrics with asymmetric structure and made up of yarns with varied hydrophilicity as each layer have excellent moisture management capacity. Moreover, fabrics made up of yarns with finer fibers exhibited better thermal comfort properties.

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Effect of knitting structure and yarn composition on thermal comfort properties of bi-layer knitted fabrics

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Chen³

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Textile Research Journal

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“…The presence of micro-fibre polyester in the inner and middle layer of M/MDP/MDP knitted fabric possesses smaller space between fibres and hence the fibre surface area is extended. This causes more pores to transport vapour outward by superior capillary action [42]. These types of fabrics exhibited quick absorbing and drying of fabrics which makes the wearer to feel comfortable.…”

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Development of tri-layer knitted fabrics for shuttle badminton players

Suganthi

Senthilkumar

2017

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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Thermo-physiological comfort of the fabric is attained through the ability of managing heat and transmission of sensible and insensible perspiration. An investigation on influence of tri-layer knitted structure on thermal comfort characteristics of layered knitted fabrics was carried out. Three tri-layer knitted structures were developed in which inner layer was made up of micro-fibre polyester and outer layer was made up of modal yarn. The yarn used in the middle layer was changed to either micro-fibre polyester or polyester or acrylic yarn. The thermal comfort characteristics such as thermal conductivity, air permeability, water vapour permeability, wicking, moisture absorbency, drying rate and moisture management properties have been analysed. Wear trial was conducted for shuttle badminton players and they were ranked using thermal environment subjective judgement scale. Tri-layer knitted structure with micro-fibre polyester in the inner and middle layer and modal in the outer layer showed better thermal comfort characteristics both by objective evaluation and wear trial method compared to polyester or acrylic in the middle layer and is preferable for shuttle badminton sportswear.

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“…Other researchers compared the properties of knitted and woven tri-layer fabrics manufactured using bamboo charcoal, lyocell, bamboo and micro polyester in different combinations. They came to the conclusion that tri-layer weft knitted fabrics possess exceptionally good functional characteristics such as air permeability, water vapour permeability, transverse wicking and drying rate, whereas woven tri-layer fabrics possess higher thermal conductivity, water absorption and vertical wicking (Kandhavadivu et al, 2015).…”

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Two-layer fabrics for moisture management

Niles

Fernando

Rathnayake

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Purpose Woven fabrics have been popularised in use owing to their superior properties and functionality. Today, weavers strive to add value to their product to be competitive and to secure profit in performance fabrics such as technical fabrics, smart fabrics and sportswear fabrics. Over the years, fabrics with special properties such as moisture management have gained higher demand. In this context, multi-layer fabrics provide a reasonable solution to the demand. Design/methodology/approach An attempt was made to develop two-layer fabrics with different compositions and properties. A two-layer woven fabric was produced using handloom weaving, with a hydrophobic inner layer and hydrophilic outer layer, the two layers being attached together using different stitching methods. Different fabric structures and yarn counts were used to achieve the objectives. Findings Experiments carried out verified the suitability of the developed fabric for effective moisture management. It was found that a fabric with a 100% cotton outer layer and 100% polyester inner layer, both layers of 2 × 2 matt weave, showed the best properties. Practical implications In the present COVID-19 pandemic situation, the use of masks in public has become mandatory in many countries. This research will help handloom manufacturers meet the need using simple methods. Originality/value This research uses handloom fabric. As such it provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises to use available low-cost technology to develop fabric with superior properties.

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Moisture-management properties of bi-layer knitted fabrics for sportswear

Cited by 54 publications

References 41 publications

Effect of knitting structure and yarn composition on thermal comfort properties of bi-layer knitted fabrics

Effect of knitting structure and yarn composition on thermal comfort properties of bi-layer knitted fabrics

Development of tri-layer knitted fabrics for shuttle badminton players

Two-layer fabrics for moisture management

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