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Multifunctionality of Thermal Protective Layer Interchanging Double Cloth Conditioned by Influential Parameters.
Tea Badrov1, Ivana Schwarz1, Stana Kovačević1
1Department of Textile Design and Management, Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, Prilaz Baruna Filipovića 28a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Polymers
|November 11, 2022
Summary
Developing advanced protective textiles requires complex woven fabric designs. This research explores multilayer fabrics using aramid and modacrylic/cotton fibers to enhance protection while minimizing discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Textile Science and Engineering
- Materials Science
- Protective Clothing Technology
Background:
- Woven fabrics dominate protective textiles, but conventional treatments increase thickness, stiffness, and reduce breathability, causing discomfort.
- Current methods for enhancing fabric protection often compromise wearer comfort and fabric performance.
- There is a need for innovative fabric designs that balance high protection levels with improved comfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate multilayer woven fabrics with enhanced protective properties.
- To investigate the impact of complex weave structures, such as layer interchanging double cloth, on fabric performance.
- To explore the use of functional fibers like aramid and modacrylic/cotton in combination for multi-purpose protective textiles.
Main Methods:
- Utilized layer interchanging double cloth construction for fabric design.
- Incorporated aramid and modacrylic/cotton fibers with varying yarn fineness.
- Analyzed the protective properties, thermal behavior, and thermo-physiological characteristics of the developed fabric samples.
Main Results:
- Different combinations of aramid and modacrylic/cotton fibers, along with varying yarn fineness, yielded distinct levels of protection.
- A strong correlation was observed between fabric structural parameters and thermal/thermo-physiological properties.
- The developed multilayer woven fabrics demonstrated effectiveness in achieving desired protective attributes.
Conclusions:
- Complex woven fabric constructions, like layer interchanging double cloth, are effective for improving protective textiles.
- The strategic combination of specific fibers and structural parameters can significantly influence protective and comfort properties.
- This research offers a pathway to developing multi-purpose protective fabrics that meet stringent standards while enhancing wearer comfort.
Keywords:
aramid and modacrylic/cotton fibresmultifunctional protective woven fabricthermal and thermo-physiological propertiesyarn finenessMore Related Videos
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