Wetting and Wicking in Fibrous Materials

Patnaik, Asis; Rengasamy, R. S.; Kothari, V. K.; Ghosh, Anindya

doi:10.1533/jotp.2006.38.1.1

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“…In this method the wetting force (force applied by the surface, when the liquid comes in contact with it) is measured. The contact angles are calculated indirectly from the wetting force when a solid is brought in contact with the test liquid using the Wilhelmy principle [53].…”

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Thermophysiological Wear Comfort of Clothing: An Overview

Bhatia¹,

Malhotra²

2016

J Textile Sci Eng

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Process involved in heat and moisture transport is an important factor which influences dynamic comfort of clothing. Heat can be transferred within clothing in the form of conduction, convection, AbstractThermophysiological wear comfort concerns with the heat and moisture transport properties of clothing and the way it helps the clothing to maintain the heat balance of the body during various level of activity. Heat and moisture flow through clothing is a complex phenomenon. So, heat and moisture transfer analysis for clothing is an important issue for researchers. This article delves into the processes which are involved in heat and moisture transmission along with mathematical models of heat, liquid and vapour transport through clothing to understand the exact phenomena of heat and moisture transmission. The reported testing methods and parameters used for determining heat and moisture are also summarized in this article. This article also describes the need of heat and moisture transmission in clothing, desired attributes for heat and moisture management and parameters affecting heat and moisture transmission in clothing.

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Section: Tensiometrymentioning

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Thermophysiological Wear Comfort of Clothing: An Overview

Bhatia¹,

Malhotra²

2016

J Textile Sci Eng

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“…The slope of the line, referred to as the wicking coefficient Wc, is given by Equation (5) and is determined by fitting the experimental data to Equation (4). Figure 1.…”

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A new thermocouple technique for the precise measurement of in-plane capillary water flow within fabrics

Zhu

Takatera

2013

Textile Research Journal

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A new method was proposed for the measurement of in-plane capillary water flow within fabrics automatically. The method was based on the use of thermocouples to measure temperature changes as the fabric absorbed water. The wicking length of three different woven fabrics and two knitted fabrics in the warp, weft and 45° bias directions was measured using this technique. The wicking length was found to have a linear relationship with the square root of time, in agreement with the Washburn equation.Comparing the results with the data acquired using the horizontal Byreck method, the thermocouple technique was found to be suitable for the precise measurement of in-plane capillary water flow through fabrics automatically. Moreover, based on this method, the feasibility of estimating the water contents of fabrics from temperature differences generated during the flow process was also investigated. We found that it was possible to estimate the water content of a fabric, provided the moisture level is below the critical water content at equilibrium. This can be used to estimate the water content of fabric when it is worn.

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“…The reduced cooling efficiency of sweat may increase discomfort and may cause skin diseases like eczema, resulting in heat stress. According to Patnaik et al [2], the behaviour of fabrics while in contact with liquid is an important indicator of the comfort features of the textiles. Improvement of the fabric's ability to wick perspiration away from the skin will improve apparel qualities.…”

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The Effect of Weave Structures and Treatments on the Wickability of Cotton Fabrics

2017

IJAERD

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Wetting and Wicking in Fibrous Materials

Cited by 187 publications

References 175 publications

Thermophysiological Wear Comfort of Clothing: An Overview

Thermophysiological Wear Comfort of Clothing: An Overview

A new thermocouple technique for the precise measurement of in-plane capillary water flow within fabrics

The Effect of Weave Structures and Treatments on the Wickability of Cotton Fabrics

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