Thermal and Moisture Management Properties of Knitted Fabrics for Skin-Contact Workwear
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study analyzed thermoregulatory properties of 18 knitted fabrics for workwear and personal protective clothing (PPC). Heat-protective fabrics showed superior air permeability and moisture management, guiding the development of comfortable, innovative workwear.
Area Of Science
- Textile Science
- Materials Science
- Human Comfort
Background
- Textile thermal and moisture properties significantly impact workwear and personal protective clothing (PPC) comfort.
- Knitted fabrics are commonly used in thermal underwear, standard workwear, and PPC base layers.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the thermoregulatory properties of eighteen knitted fabrics used in workwear and PPC.
- To correlate fabric properties with thermal comfort and performance.
Main Methods
- Evaluation of thermoregulatory properties including air permeability, moisture management (OMMC), and drying time.
- Analysis of physical properties such as mass and thickness.
- Clustering of fabrics based on predicted thermal comfort.
Main Results
- Heat-protective fabrics exhibited superior air permeability (700-1200 mm/s) and efficient moisture management (OMMC 0.5-0.7).
- Drying times ranged from 12 to 18 minutes, comparable to commodity fabrics.
- Heavier, heat-protective fabrics generally had greater thermal and vapour resistance.
- Seventeen of the eighteen fabrics fell into the same comfort cluster despite minor variations.
Conclusions
- Findings provide insights into thermal and moisture management of knitted fabrics for varying protection levels.
- Correlations between thermoregulatory, physical properties (mass, thickness) offer guidance for material development.
- Development of innovative knitted materials can enhance wearer comfort in workwear and PPC.
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