Naslov
Influence of yarn type on thermal comfort

Autori
Skenderi, Zenun ; Salopek Čubrić, Ivana

Izvornik
Melliand international (0947-9163) 17 (2011), 3; 156-157

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
yarn; thermal; comfort; Tencel

Sažetak
Among the fibres, cotton has been preferable one for many years, but the production of new functional fibres slightly changed its domination. At a time, the polypropylene was favoured due to its low water absorption and good wicking properties. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the parameters related to the heat and water vapour transfer of knitted fabrics produced from cotton/modal, viscose and Tencel® yarns.Considering the results of water vapour resistance and water vapour permeability in standard conditions, it could be also seen that cotton/modal fabric provides highest resistance to the transfer of water vapour (sweat) from the skin to the environment. Tencel®, again provides lowest resistance to the transfer of sweat what makes it the most desirable fabric for the production of summerwear among the investigated fabrics.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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