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  3. Evaluating The Impact Of Environmental Exposure On The Performance Of Polyester Sportswear Materials.
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Evaluating the Impact of Environmental Exposure on the Performance of Polyester Sportswear Materials.

Ivana Salopek Čubrić1, Antonija Petrov2, Goran Čubrić2

  • 1Department of Textile Design and Management, Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, Prilaz baruna Filipovića 28 a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.

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|June 27, 2025

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Aging significantly impacts sportswear fabric properties. Recycled polyester shows increased thickness and stiffness but better wear resistance, indicating potential durability for activewear.

Keywords:
abrasionagingbendingcomfortdryingelongationknitted fabricpolyestersportswearwettingyarn

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Area of Science:

  • Textile Science
  • Materials Science
  • Sports Engineering

Background:

  • Increasing demand for sportswear due to popularity of sporting activities.
  • Need for sportswear materials that meet evolving user expectations for performance and durability.
  • Growing interest in sustainable materials like recycled polyester for sportswear applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of aging on the structural and functional properties of sportswear fabrics.
  • To compare the aging behavior of recycled polyester with conventional polyester.
  • To assess the impact of aging on properties relevant to sportswear performance, such as thickness, porosity, stiffness, and wear resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabric samples of recycled and conventional polyesters were subjected to aging processes.
  • Key physical and mechanical properties were analyzed, including mass per unit area, thickness, porosity, elongation, bending stiffness, abrasion resistance, and wetting/drying behavior.
  • Comparative analysis was performed between aged and non-aged samples, as well as between recycled and conventional polyester.

    • Main Results:

    • Aging increased fabric thickness (6.6% for recycled polyester) and reduced porosity.
    • Recycled polyester exhibited higher stiffness, while conventional polyester offered greater flexibility.
    • Aged materials dried faster, but abrasion resistance decreased with aging; however, recycled polyester demonstrated superior wear resistance post-aging.
    • Non-aged samples had shorter wetting times compared to aged samples.

    Conclusions:

    • Aging significantly alters the structure and functional properties of polyester sportswear fabrics.
    • Recycled polyester shows promising long-term durability due to better wear resistance after aging, despite increased stiffness.
    • Understanding aging effects is crucial for designing durable, high-performance sportswear that maintains functionality over its lifecycle.