scholarly journals Thermal Comfort Properties of Bi-layer Knitted Fabric structure for Volleyball Sportswear

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thangamuthu Suganthi ◽  
Pandurangan Senthilkumar ◽  
Venugopal Dipika
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Outer Layer ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Thermal Comfort Properties ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Single Jersey

The thermal comfort properties of different knitted fabric structures made from modal, polypropylene and micro denier polyester were studied for volleyball sportswear. Eleven knitted fabrics were produced, in which three samples were single jersey, two plated and six bi-layer knitted structures. The air permeability, water vapour permeability, thermal conductivity, wicking and drying ability of bi-layer knitted fabric made up of polypropylene as the inner layer and modal as the outer layer with one tuck point of repeat were found to be higher as compared to other bi-layer, plated and single jersey structures. Both theobjective and subjective results show that bi-layer knitted fabric with polypropylene as the inner layer and modal as the outer layer with one tuck point of repeat is mostly suitablefor sportswear. The results are discussed together with multivariate ANOVA test results ata 95% significance level.

scholarly journals Thermal comfort properties of cotton/spandex single jersey knitted fabric

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (03) ◽  
pp. 244-249
Author(s):  
AMANY HALIL ◽  
PAVLA TĚŠINOVÁ ◽  
ABDELHAMID R.R. ABOALASAAD
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Water Vapour Permeability ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Thermal Comfort Properties ◽  
Cotton Knitted Fabric ◽  
Single Jersey

Knitted fabrics are characterized by comfort compared to woven fabrics due to their high extensibility and airpermeability, but they have lower dimensional stability after repeated washing especially single jersey knitted fabric(SJKF). Therefore, the spandex (Lycra) core-spun yarns are used to maintain the dimensions of knitted fabrics duringuse and after repeated stresses. In this study, nine elastic SJKF samples were produced at three levels of loop lengthand spandex percent using yarn linear density 30/1 Ne. For comparison, three 100% cotton knitted samples wereproduced with the same levels of loop length and yarn count. The dimensional and thermal comfort properties of thelong-stretch samples were compared with the short-stretch cotton knitted fabric. The thermal comfort properties (thermalconductivity, resistance, absorptivity, and water vapour permeability), air permeability, and dimensional properties weremeasured and compared to 100% cotton samples. The results showed that the stitch density, fabric density, fabricthickness, and thermal resistance increased, whereas the air, water vapour permeability, and spirality angle decreasedin cotton/spandex samples.

Thermal comfort properties of bamboo tencel knitted fabrics

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Govindan Karthikeyan ◽  
Govind Nalankilli ◽  
O L Shanmugasundaram ◽  
Chidambaram Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Air Permeability ◽  
Water Vapour Permeability ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moisture Management ◽  
Thermal Comfort Properties ◽  
Single Jersey

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the thermal comfort properties of single jersey knitted fabric structures made from bamboo, tencel and bamboo-tencel blended yarns. Design/methodology/approach – Bamboo, tencel fibre and blends of the two fibres were spun into yarns of identical linear density (30s Ne). Each of the blended yarns so produced was converted to single jersey knitted fabrics with loose, medium and tight structures. Findings – An increase in tencel fibre in the fabric had led to a reduction in fabric thickness and GSM. Air permeability and water-vapour permeability also increased with increase in tencel fibre content. The anticipated increase in air permeability and relative water vapour permeability with increase in stitch length was observed. The thermal conductivity of the fabrics was generally found to increase with increase in the proportion of bamboo. Research limitations/implications – It is clear from the foregoing that, although a considerable amount of work has been done on bamboo blends and their properties, still there are many gaps existing in the literature, in particular, on thermal comfort, moisture management and spreading characteristics. Thus the manuscript addresses these issues and provides valuable information on the comfort characteristics of the blended fabrics for the first time. In the evolution of this manuscript, it became apparent that a considerable amount of work was needed to fill up the gaps existing in the literature and hence this work which deals with an investigation of the blend yarn properties and comfort properties of knitted fabrics was taken up. Originality/value – This research work is focused on the thermal comfort parameters of knitted fabrics made from 100 per cent tencel yarn, 100 per cent bamboo yarn and tencel/bamboo blended yarns of different blend ratios.

scholarly journals Influence of the Bamboo/Cotton Fibre Blend Proportion on the Thermal Comfort Properties of Single Jersey Knitted Fabrics

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karunakaran Kadapalayam Chinnasamy ◽  
Prakash Chidambaram
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Air Permeability ◽  
Statistical Investigation ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Bamboo Fibre ◽  
Thermal Comfort Properties ◽  
Single Jersey ◽  
Blend Proportion

The main aim was to find out the influence of the blend ratio and linear density on the thermal comfort properties of regenerated bamboo cotton blended single jersey knitted fabrics. An increase in the regenerated bamboo fibre ratio in the fabric influences the thermal comfort properties. Knitted fabrics prepared from regenerated bamboo blended yarns have lesser thickness and inferior mass per square meter than cotton fabrics. The proportion of regenerated bamboo fibre increases in the yarn as the value of thermal conductivity decreases in knitted fabrics. Water vapour permeability and air permeability confirm a similar increase as the proportion of regenerated bamboo fibre increases. 100% regenerated bamboo fabrics have superior air permeability values compared with regenerated bamboo/cotton blended fabrics. The statistical investigation also showed that the results are significant for the thermal comfort properties of regenerated bamboo cotton knitted fabrics.

Development of tri-layer knitted fabrics for shuttle badminton players

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 738-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Suganthi ◽  
P Senthilkumar
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Outer Layer ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Moisture Management ◽  
Insensible Perspiration ◽  
Knitted Structure

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.

scholarly journals Influence of Knitting Process Parameters on the Thermal Comfort Properties of Eri Silk Knitted Fabrics

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5(131)) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balakrshnan Senthil Kumar ◽  
Thangavelu Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Loop Length ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Vertical Wicking ◽  
Yarn Count ◽  
Thermal Comfort Properties ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Eri Silk

Eri silk, a wild silk variety available in the northeastern states of India, has better softness, tensile and thermal properties. The present study aimed to develop different knitted structures and investigate the influence of knitting process variables on the thermal comfort and wicking properties. Knitted single jersey and single pique fabric structures were produced with two sets of yarns – 25 tex and 14.32 tex with three levels of loop length. Thermal properties of the fabric were analysed using an Alambeta instrument, and the wicking ability was measured with an vertical wicking tester. Thermal comfort properties of eri silk were also compared with those of conventional mulberry silk, with the experiment result revealing that eri silk has better comfort values. A statistically significant correlation is found between knitting process parameters viz. the yarn count, loop length knitting structure and the thermal and wickability values of the fabrics.

Development, investigation and evaluation of smart multifunctional socks

2020 ◽  
pp. 152808372097016
Author(s):  
Laimutė Stygienė ◽  
Sandra Varnaitė-Žuravliova ◽  
Aušra Abraitienė ◽  
Audronė Sankauskaitė ◽  
Virginija Skurkytė-Papievienė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Protective Properties ◽  
Insect Repellents ◽  
Functional Additives ◽  
Blood Sucking ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Single Jersey

The use of a new generation chemical fibers with various functional additives offers new possibilities for the development of advanced (multi)functional textile products. Such compounds as phase change materials (PCMs), metals (like cooper, silver), also natural or chemical insect repellents, FIR emitting ceramic particles and etc. incorporated into fibres’ structure are essential for development of knitted fabrics directly contacting to the skin with effective thermoregulation and such protective properties as: antimicrobial, antistatic, repellence against blood sucking insects. The main parts of socks investigated were knitted in plain plated single jersey pattern. The 3-ply twisted yarns of new structures were used in the outer layer of socks. Yarns were made by using single yarns with PCMs, insect repellent permethrin, ceramic and silver additives containing fibres (Cell Solution® Clima, Cell Solution® Protection, Resistex® Silver). The inner layer of socks was made of polyester (PES) 3-ply twisted yarns with different number of filaments resulted in different structures of socks’ fabric. Based on all obtained thermoregulating and protective characteristics of investigated different knitted fabric structures of socks, the optimal knitted socks were selected. The obtained results of investigations are significant for the development of other knitted fabrics worn next to the skin.

scholarly journals An Investigation On Air and Thermal Transmission Through Knitted Fabric Structures Using the Taguchi Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anindya Ghosh ◽  
Prithwiraj Mal ◽  
Abhijit Majumdar ◽  
Debamalya Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Air Permeability ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Loop Length ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Yarn Count ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Noise Factors ◽  
Single Jersey ◽  
Thermal Absorptivity

Abstract Knitted fabrics have excellent comfort properties because of their typical porous structure. Different comfort properties of knitted fabrics such as air permeability, thermal absorptivity, and thermal conductivity depend on the properties of raw material and knitting parameters. In this paper, an investigation was done to observe the effect of yarn count, loop length, knitting speed, and yarn input tension in the presence of two uncontrollable noise factors on selected comfort properties of single jersey and 1×1 rib knitted fabrics using the Taguchi experimental design. The results show that yarn count and loop length have significant influence on the thermo-physiological comfort properties of knitted fabrics.

Development of Coolsmart Functional Knitted Fabrics

2012 ◽  
Vol 503-504 ◽  
pp. 498-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lan Qing Feng ◽  
Yan Jun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Pattern Formation ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Machine Code ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Bacterial Function ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Selection Of

Based on the main features of coolsmart fiber and the theory of knitted fabric structures， two structures of sports and leisure knitted fabrics with fast moisture absorption, description and anti-bacterial function are introduced in this article, detailing the selection of raw materials, pattern formation effect, the machine code organization and cam set out.

scholarly journals Knitting Force Measurement on Flat Knitting Machines

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
A. Fouda ◽  
A. El-Hadidy ◽  
A. El-Deeb
Keyword(s):  
Force Measurement ◽  
Data Acquisition System ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Optimal Production ◽  
Twist Factor ◽  
Machine Parts ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Single Jersey ◽  
Production Conditions

Knittability can be defined as the ability of yarns to run on knitting machines without problems. Knittability can be achieved when less stress is applied on the knitting machine parts by the knitting yarns. This paper presents a novel measuring system for the knitting force needed to perform knitting yarns on flat knitting machine based on data acquisition system (DAS). The proposed system is used to measure the knitting force at different machine settings and different properties of the knitting yarns to determine the optimal production conditions. For this reason, three types of knitted fabric structures (single jersey, Rib 1 × 1, and full cardigan) with three different loop lengths and five different twists of ply yarn were produced. The obtained results showed the optimal yarn ply twist factor (αe) which gave minimum knitting force (less stress on needles or knitting yarns) at different loop lengths for each structure.

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