scholarly journals Comfort-Related Properies of Cotton Seersucker Fabrics

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Matusiak
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Intense Heat

Abstract This work concerns the comfort-related properties of seersucker woven fabrics made of cotton. Seersucker woven fabrics are characterized by alternating puckered and flat strips in the warp direction. Some researchers consider that due to this structure seersucker fabrics are characterized by very good comfort-related properties. In this work seersucker fabrics with differing repeats of the seersucker effect and different weft yarns were investigated in intense heat and high moisture transfer. Results showed that the structural factors significantly influence the comfort-related properties of the investigated cotton fabrics.

Evaluation of Luster, Hand Feel and Comfort Properties of Modified Polyester Woven Fabrics

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 155892501701200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Zhou ◽  
Xueli Wang ◽  
Jianyong Yu ◽  
Zhenzhen Wei ◽  
Yu Gao
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Pet Fabric ◽  
Better Than

This paper reports a hollow copolyester fiber modified with polyethylene glycol and sodium-5-sulfo-bis-(hydroxyethyl)-isophthalate, abbreviated as ECDP-H, which has the potential to be a replacement for cotton. The objective evaluation of luster (contrast glossiness) and Kawabata Evaluation System for Fabrics (KES-F) (four Primary Hand Parameters and the Total Hand) of ECDP-H, PET and cotton fabrics are studied in order to investigate the cotton-like appearance of the ECDP-H. The results of moisture regain and dynamic moisture absorption values obtained indicate that the hydrophilicity of the ECDP-H fabric is better than that of PET fabric. The thermo-physiological performance for three fabrics is determined using air and water vapor permeability, wicking, warm-cooling feeling, thermal resistance and vapor resistance. The results show that the ECDP-H fabric has better hand and comfort properties than cotton.

scholarly journals Encapsulation of Electrically Conductive Apparel Fabrics: Effects on Performance

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 4243
Author(s):  
Sophie Wilson ◽  
Raechel Laing ◽  
Eng Wui Tan ◽  
Cheryl Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Fabric Structure ◽  
Knit Fabrics ◽  
And Storage

Electrically conductive fabrics are achieved by functionalizing with treatments such as graphene; however, these change conventional fabric properties and the treatments are typically not durable. Encapsulation may provide a solution for this, and the present work aims to address these challenges. Next-to-skin wool and cotton knit fabrics functionalized using graphene ink were encapsulated with three poly(dimethylsiloxane)-based products. Properties known to be critical in a next-to-skin application were investigated (fabric structure, moisture transfer, electrical conductivity, exposure to transient ambient conditions, wash, abrasion, and storage). Wool and cotton fabrics performed similarly. Electrical conductivity was conferred with the graphene treatment but decreased with encapsulation. Wetting and high humidity/low temperature resulted in an increase in electrical conductivity, while decreases in electrical conductivity were evident with wash, abrasion, and storage. Each encapsulant mitigated effects of exposures but these effects differed slightly. Moisture transfer changed with graphene and encapsulants. As key performance properties of the wool and cotton fabrics following treatment with graphene and an encapsulant differed from their initial state, use as a patch integrated as part of an upper body apparel item would be acceptable.

Study on the Mechanism of Woven Cotton Fabric during Steam Ironing

2015 ◽  
Vol 671 ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Wu ◽  
Shuai Tong Liang ◽  
Xue Mei Ding
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Temperature Treatment ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
High Temperature Treatment ◽  
Recovery Rates ◽  
Basic Parameters

Cotton fabrics are very popular textile products to consumers due to their soft hand and comfortable wearing performance. However, the severe wrinkles on cotton fabrics will frequently happen after washing or wearing. As the growth of the market and demand of consumers, the sales of the steam ironing machine which can remove wrinkles to some extent is getting better. At present, the research is inadequate on the wrinkling mechanism during steam ironing. Therefore, in this paper, we aimed to investigate how cotton woven fabrics’ performance influences on the smoothness appearance after steam ironing. To further analyze wrinkling mechanism, fabrics’ wrinkle recovery rates which comprehensive characterize the physical and mechanical properties were tested with PhabrOmeter, including wrinkle recovery rates at normal temperature and after high temperature treatment. Then, the effect of temperature to fabrics’ wrinkle recovery rates and its relationship with fabrics’ smoothness appearance after ironing were studied. The results indicate that there are no significant correlations between the fabric basic parameters with smoothness appearance after ironing. The effect of temperature during ironing can improve the wrinkle recovery rates about 6%-21%. And no significant correlation is showed between smoothness appearance after ironing and wrinkle recovery rates. Keywords: Steam Ironing; mechanism; fabric parameters; wrinkle recovery rate.

Hygrothermal Behavior of Thermal Insulating Material Based on Technical Hemp and its Application in Construction

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 1223-1226
Author(s):  
Jiri Zach ◽  
Jitka Peterková ◽  
Martin Sedlmajer
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Building Envelopes ◽  
Thermal Insulating ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Hygrothermal Behavior ◽  
Heat And Moisture

Natural insulation materials have great potential of development given the contemporary requirements of the society in terms of reducing the energy demands of the production of building materials and the reduction of CO2emissions. Natural fibers are characteristic by their high moisture absorption and combustibility. The paper describes the results of research in the field of heat and moisture transfer within the structure of insulating materials based on natural fibers (hemp). The results of the experiments provided input data for computational simulations of hygrothermal behavior of hemp based fiber insulation applied in building envelopes.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Influence of Wind-Driven Rain on Moisture in Cellular Concrete Wall Boards

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Alsabry ◽  
V.I. Nikitsin ◽  
V.A. Kofanov ◽  
B. Backiel-Brzozowska
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Concrete Wall ◽  
Physical Test ◽  
Climatic Influence ◽  
Precise Data ◽  
The Town ◽  
Cellular Concrete

Abstract The non-stationary moisture level of a cellular concrete wall board in a heated utility building located in the northern part of the town of Brest (Belarus), depending on the climatic influence, was assessed in this work. The results were obtained both in a calculation experiment and a physical test. It was observed that the main reason for the high moisture levels in cellular concrete is wind-driven rain intensifying the process of free capillary moisture transfer. A comparative analysis of the results of the physical test and the calculation experiment showed that the THSS software elaborated by the authors was able to predict the actual moisture levels of the shielding structure under study accurately enough when precise data concerning the thermal and physical characteristics of the materials as well as the occurring climatic influences were submitted.

scholarly journals Frictional Behavior of Plain Woven Fabrics Constructed from Polyester and Cotton Yarns in Different Environmental Conditions

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 155892501200700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Arshi ◽  
AliAsghar Asgharian Jeddi ◽  
AliAsghar Katbab
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Fiber Material ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Warp Yarn ◽  
Polyester Fabrics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cotton Yarns

Frictional characteristics of woven fabrics can determine smoothness and softness values of the fabric. Moreover different environmental conditions can leads to change the properties of the weaves. In this paper, we studied the effect of temperature and relative humidity variations on the frictional properties of cotton and polyester fabrics. Plain woven fabrics were produced with polyester warp yarn and two different weft yarns (cotton and polyester). Each fabric was examined in various temperatures and relative humilities; then the frictional forces measurement was carried out on the fabrics in warp over warp direction. The results show that there is a statistically significant difference between the frictional parameters. This difference relates to the type of fiber material (weft yarns), temperature, and relative humidity. In addition, the data reveal that cotton fabrics have more static and kinetic forces than polyester fabrics in all environmental conditions. Moreover, polyester fabrics exposed to a temperature of nearly 45°C and 100% RH, have the maximum smoothness. The highest roughness values for cotton fabrics were under conditions of 45°C and 20% RH.

scholarly journals Effect of Weaving Structures on the Water Wicking–Evaporating Behavior of Woven Fabrics

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 422
Author(s):  
Min Lei ◽  
Yuling Li ◽  
Yanping Liu ◽  
Yanxue Ma ◽  
Longdi Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
High Water ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Water Transfer ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Fabric Structure ◽  
Vertical Wicking

Water transfer through porous textiles consists of two sequential processes: synchronous wicking–evaporating and evaporating alone. In this work we set out to identify the main structural parameters affecting the water transfer process of cotton fabrics. Eight woven fabrics with different floats were produced. The fabrics were evaluated on a specially designed instrument capable of measuring the water loss through a vertical wicking process. Each test took 120 min, and two phases were defined: Phase I for the first 10 min and Phase II for the last 110 min according to wicking behavior transition. Principal components and multivariate statistical methods were utilized to analyze the data collected. The results showed that Phase I dominated the whole wicking–evaporating process, and the moisture transfer speed in this phase varied with fabric structure, whereas the moisture transfer speeds in Phase II were similar and constant regardless of fabric structure. In addition, fabric with more floats has high water transfer speed in Phase I due to its loosened structure with more macropores.

Effect of Softeners on Smoothness Behavior of Cotton Fabrics

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Nidhi Sisodia ◽  
M. S. Parmar ◽  
Sourabh Jain
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Surface Smoothness ◽  
Recovery Angle ◽  
Bending Length

Cotton woven fabrics were treated with three different silicone softeners. These softeners were applied on the fabric using the pad- dry-cure method. The hand value of treated fabrics was analyzed by determining bending length, crease recovery angle, and surface roughness and smoothness properties. With increased silicone softener concentration, an improvement in surface smoothness of the fabric was observed at a certain level, beyond which there were no significant changes in smoothness. Statistical analysis (ANOVA) was carried out to establish a relationship between the application of softeners at different concentrations on the bending length, smoothness, and crease recovery angle properties. A correlation was established between subjective and Kawabata analyses.

Cotton Woven Fabric with Less Energy Consumption during Home Laundry

2012 ◽  
Vol 441 ◽  
pp. 619-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Ming Zhou ◽  
Yu Gao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Water Retention Value ◽  
Hydrophobic Agent ◽  
The Relationship

Cotton woven fabrics were treated with resin and hydrophobic agent for reducing the water retention value and improving the drying speed. The relationship among resin dosage, water retention value and drying speed were studied. The different fabrication methods of hydrophobic cottons were emphasized. When incorporating part of hydrophobic cottons in the fabric, the water retention value and drying speed of the fabric can be further improved, while the wearing comfort of the cotton fabrics can remain. By these treatments, the cotton apparels can be more easily washed and dehydrated and will consume less energy during home laundry and drying.

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