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A Multi Directional Wicking Instrument to Measure Wicking Characteristics of Fabrics Under Dynamic Movements

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In most of the standard test methods and research findings, wicking test is carried out when the fabric is in static state. The results from these test method, would not provide sufficient information for designing active sportswear. Since, sportswear will undergo different dynamic movements during each and every action. To overcome this issue, an instrument was developed to test the liquid transport characteristics of fabric during various dynamic movements or deformations. A thermal camera was used to acquire exact measure of liquid spread on any type of fabric without assistance of help of any colored solution. For validating this instrument, three types of knitted fabric widely used in sportswear along with elastane composition were used. The results obtained from this instrument and standard test methods are having high correlation.

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The authors thankfully acknowledge the financial support provided by The Institution of Engineers (India) for carrying out Research and Development work in this subject. (Project ID–DR2017001).

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

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Priyalatha, S., Raja, D. A Multi Directional Wicking Instrument to Measure Wicking Characteristics of Fabrics Under Dynamic Movements. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. E 99, 209–218 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40034-018-0128-1

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