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Study of moisture management properties of tri-layer knitted fabrics made from hollow polyester, bamboo, spun polyester and polypropylene

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A specific knitting structure was developed using bamboo, polypropylene, hollow polyester, and polyester staple fiber yarns on the face and reverse sides of the fabric to study the moisture management characteristics of tri-layer knitted fabrics. The techniques in which each type of material regulates moisture affects how warm or cool it feels. The results indicated that the bamboo (outer), hollow polyester (inner), and hollow polyester (middle) fabrics had a higher ability to regulate moisture, providing a high level of comfort, and are suitable for summer, sporty, and sportswear. The results suggest that the hollow polyester yarn used in the inner and middle layers of the tri-layer knitted fabric exhibit a greater level of the comfort property because of their wide wetting radius, high absorption rates, extended wetting times, and short drying times and quick sweat diffusion.

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  1. School of Arts and Design, Woxsen University, Kamkole, Telangana, 502345, India

    Sadhna & Rajesh Kumar

  2. Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636005, India

    S. M. Udaya Krithika

  3. Department of Textile Technology, University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500007, India

    J. Hayavadana

  4. Department of Fashion and Apparel Design, T John College, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 083, India

    G. K. Indu

  5. School of Design, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, 422213, India

    Vibha Kapoor

  6. Department of Handloom and Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Fulia, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Nadia, Shantipur, West Bengal, 741402, India

    C. Prakash

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Sadhna, Kumar, R., Udaya Krithika, S.M. et al. Study of moisture management properties of tri-layer knitted fabrics made from hollow polyester, bamboo, spun polyester and polypropylene. Polym. Bull. 81, 3513–3525 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-023-04889-0

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