Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회지)

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Moisture Transmission Characteristics of Fabric for High Emotional Garments -Moisture Transmission Characteristics according to Fiber Properties, Yarn Characteristics and Test Method-

고감성 의류용 직물의 수분이동특성 -섬유소재와 실 특성 및 실험방법에 따른 수분이동특성-

  • Kim, SeungJin (Dept. of Textile Engineering and Technology, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Kim, Hyunah (Korea Research Institute For Fashion Industry)
  • Received : 2016.06.14
  • Accepted : 2016.12.21
  • Published : 2017.02.28
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Abstract

Moisture transfer characteristics of high emotional garments are important to evaluate wear comfort. Wicking and drying measurement methods are also critical for perspiration absorption and quick dry fabric made of high functional fibers. In this study, the wicking and drying properties of high emotional fabrics made from hybrid composite yarns using CoolMax, Tencel, Bamboo staple fibers and PP. PET CoolMax filaments were also measured and analyzed according to various measuring methods. The wicking property of hybrid composite yarn fabrics by Bireck method was mostly influenced by the structure of hybrid yarns than the absorption rate of constituent fibers; however, both the hygroscopicity of fibers and the composite yarn structure affected the wicking property of the fabrics in the drop method. Concerning drying properties, the KSK 0815B method measuring distilled moisture weight was more relevant to explain the drying characteristics of hybrid yarn fabrics than the KSK 0815A method measuring the time to drying. This study revealed that the drying properties of hybrid yarn fabrics were influenced by the hygroscopicity of constituent fibers, wicking properties of constituent yarns and structure of composite yarns.

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