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Nonwoven/Nanomembrane Composite Functional Sweat Pads
Muhammad Bilal Qadir1, Mohammed Jalalah2,3, Muhammad Usman Shoukat1
1Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan.
Membranes
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Researchers developed a new functional sweat pad (FSP) using a three-layer design with antimicrobial properties and quick-drying capabilities. This innovative sweat pad offers superior comfort and antibacterial performance for enhanced personal hygiene.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Sweat absorption and odor control are significant challenges for personal comfort.
- Existing sweat pads often lack advanced functionality like antimicrobial properties and efficient moisture management.
- Developing effective, breathable, and reusable sweat management solutions is an ongoing research area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To engineer a functional sweat pad (FSP) with enhanced breathability, antimicrobial activity, and quick-drying performance.
- To optimize a three-layer nonwoven structure for superior moisture transport and comfort.
- To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy and comfort properties of the developed FSP compared to a simple sweat pad (SSP).
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a three-layer FSP using needle-punched Coolmax/polypropylene nonwoven blends and electrospun polyamide-6 nanofibers.
- Incorporation of antimicrobial zinc oxide (ZnO) and super absorbent polymer (SAP) into the inner functional nonwoven (FNW1) layer.
- Optimization of nonwoven properties for air/water vapor permeability and moisture management (MMT), with comparative analysis against SSP.
Main Results:
- The FSP demonstrated superior comfort properties, including enhanced air permeability and moisture transfer from the inner to the outer layer, particularly with higher Coolmax content.
- Antimicrobial testing against Staphylococcus aureus showed reduced bacterial growth (6 mm) in FSP and SSP compared to the functional nonwoven layer (8 mm).
- The developed FSP exhibited superior overall comfort and antibacterial characteristics.
Conclusions:
- The three-layered functional sweat pad (FSP) effectively integrates antimicrobial and quick-drying features.
- Optimized nonwoven material selection and fabrication are crucial for achieving desired comfort and moisture management properties.
- This study provides a foundation for developing advanced, highly functional sweat pads with improved user comfort and hygiene.
