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Comparisons of Thermal-moisture Properties in Combination of 3D spacer and Polyurethane(PU) Foam for Mold Brassiere Cups

몰드 브래지어 컵의 제작을 위한 3D 스페이서 패브릭과 폴리우레탄(PU) 폼 조합에 따른 열·수분 전달 특성 비교

  • Lee, Hyun Young (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Kunsan National Univ.) ;
  • Park, Huiju (Dept. of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, Cornell University)
  • Received : 2015.03.31
  • Accepted : 2015.04.30
  • Published : 2015.04.30
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Abstract

To identify optimized thermal properties of mold brassiere cup for improved thermal comfort during summer, we compared the thermal resistance and the water vapor permeability of Polyurethane (PU) foam, 3D spacer fabric and the two combined materials of the PU foam and the 3D spacer fabric. Four experimental mold brassieres were made of the materials for wearing test. Six women in their twenties evaluated the wearing sensation in the hot and humid environment. The changes in microclimate temperature and humidity while wearing test brassiere cups were measured. Results indicate that thermal resistance increased as more PU foam were combined, while the water vapor permeability was higher as the content of the 3D spacer fabric increased at thickness of 18mm and over. However, in the wear test, the PU foam brassiere was the most preferred in all ambient conditions due to its soft, flexible and smooth texture, despite its high thermal resistance and low water vapor permeability. This indicates that the textures of mold foams are more dominant properties than thermal properties for mold foams in determining the wear comfort of mold brassieres.

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