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A textile patch antenna is an attractive package for wearable applications as it offers flexibility, less weight, easy integration into the garment and better comfort to the wearer. When it comes to wearability, above all, comfort comes ahead of the rest of the properties. The air permeability and the water vapor permeability of textiles are linked to the thermophysiological comfort of the wearer as they help to improve the breathability of textiles. This paper includes the construction of a breathable textile rectangular ring microstrip patch antenna with improved water vapor permeability. A selection of high air permeable conductive fabrics and 3-dimensional knitted spacer dielectric substrates was made to ensure better water vapor permeability of the breathable textile rectangular ring microstrip patch antenna. To further improve the water vapor permeability of the breathable textile rectangular ring microstrip patch antenna, a novel approach of inserting a large number of small-sized holes of 1 mm diameter in the conductive layers (the patch and the ground plane) of the antenna was adopted. Besides this, the insertion of a large number of small-sized holes improved the flexibility of the rectangular ring microstrip patch antenna. The result was a breathable perforated (with small-sized holes) textile rectangular ring microstrip patch antenna with the water vapor permeability as high as 5296.70 g/m 2 per day, an air permeability as high as 510 mm/s, and with radiation gains being 4.2 dBi and 5.4 dBi in the E-plane and H-plane, respectively. The antenna was designed to resonate for the Industrial, Scientific and Medical band at a specific 2.45 GHz frequency.

This study explores the influence of functionalization process of cellulosic structure on its mechanical and comfort properties. Chitosan hydrogel has been synthetized and applied on cellulosic fabric to impart pH-sensitivity and antimicrobial behavior. The hydrogel bounded rate onto the surface was enhanced by a previous chemical activation of cotton fabric. Antimicrobial behavior was confirmed by investigation of the antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogene and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The pH stimuli-responsiveness behavior was also confirmed and the pH-dependency swelling of the chitosan hydrogel was successfully transformed into cellulosic sites. The resulting fabric was confirmed suitable for medical, surgical and also transdermal therapy applications. Meanwhile, these modifications have unexpectedly altered basic mechanical and comfort properties. It was established that the proposed antimicrobial treatment caused slight decrease in air permeability and made the support thickener. The obtained results revealed also that tensile behavior and the ultimate comfort properties were greatly influenced by the chemical activation., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

The air permeability of a textile fabric belongs to the parameters which characterize its potential applications as garments, filters, airbags, etc. Calculating the air permeability is complicated due to its dependence on many other fabric parameters, such as porosity, thickness, weaving parameters and others, which is why the air permeability is usually measured. Standardized measurement instruments according to EN ISO 9237, however, are expensive and complex, prohibiting small companies or many universities from using them. This is why a simpler and inexpensive test instrument was suggested in a previous paper. Here, we show correlations between the results of the standardized and the custom-made instrument and verify this correlation using fluid dynamics calculations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Impregnation of nano‐metal oxides can provide functional properties to textiles, like UV protection and self‐cleaning properties. These properties are quite important as they can provide protection against UV damage, help to reduce cleaning efforts, improve the ease of maintenance, and help to protect the water resources. The usage of nanoparticles improves multifunctional effects due to their high surface area. Therefore, in this study, nano‐sized TiO2 and ZnO were applied to cotton fabrics as single type or hybrids with different concentrations to reveal their effects on multifunctional properties (UV‐protection, self‐cleaning, wettability, photocatalytic activity). Also, the weight and air permeability of samples were determined to evaluate their usability. Scanning electron microscopy, x‐ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were also utilized to analyze the samples. According to the results, some samples exhibited good–very good UV protection. Up to 78.5% photocatalytic degradation of organic dye was achieved by nano‐TiO2 application. According to self‐cleaning test results, nano‐TiO2 applied samples showed yellowing after UV irradiation. Hybrid‐coated samples were more advantageous regarding self‐cleaning, especially against cherry juice stains. The staining and wettability results of the samples were in accordance. Weight and air permeability changes were acceptable to maintain the usage of the samples for clothing and other applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The influences of cotton fiber and CoolMax filament composite yarn on the moisture absorption and quick drying performance and air permeability of fabrics under different yarn structures, yarn twists and fabric structures were discussed. Eight kinds of fabrics were prepared by orthogonal experiments, and their various factors were tested and analyzed. The results showed that the combination of different yarn structures, yarn twists, and fabric structures had a significant impact on the moisture absorption quick drying performance and air permeability of the fabric. The moisture absorption of the fabric was optimal when yarn structure was core spun yarn, yarn twist was bigger and fabric structure was twill weave. The optimal quicking drying of the fabric was achieved when the yarn structure was wrapped yarn, yarn twist was bigger and fabric structure was plain weave. The fabric had the best air permeability when the yarn structure was wrapped yarn, yarn twist was bigger and fabric structure was twill weave. It is considered that overall planning and analysis in many aspects can be done to achieve the best performance during the actual development of fabrics with moisture absorption and quick drying properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heat and mass transfer properties of textile fabrics determine thermal comfort. This paper introduces a statistical study on the contribution of yarn fineness to the heat and mass transfer properties of single jersey cotton and polyester fabrics through relevant measurements. It is observed that yarn fineness affects those properties at different levels in differing fiber types. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Woven fabrics are widely used for thermal protection due to their porosity, which provides thermal insulation and breathability. This research focuses on investigating the influential parameters in the thermal protective properties of layer interchanging double cloth, including the woven structure and varying yarn fineness. The properties affecting the protective properties and comfort of multilayered woven fabrics include the fabric thickness, fabric porosity, and air permeability. Darcy's law is applicable for determining the effective air permeability of woven fabrics. By understanding and controlling fabric porosity, it becomes possible to develop thermal protective clothing that combines improved comfort, cost-efficiency, and effectiveness. This study represents a novel approach for the clarification of airflow permeability behavior in complex structures of elastic multilayer woven fabrics using Darcy's law. This innovative approach expands the understanding of permeability in fabrics beyond single-layer fabrics with vertical pores or 3D fabrics used in resin injection processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, hybrid weft-knit plated fabrics were produced by co-feeding glass and wool/acrylic blend yarns. While the wool/acrylic yarn in contact with skin is expected to provide comfort, the glass yarn next to the environment is to provide protection. The physical, structural, air permeability, bursting strength, and the protection against flame properties of glass plus wool/acrylic plated fabric were compared with the reference fabrics consisting completely of glass or wool/acrylic blend yarn. Two factors: the yarn composition and the cam setting of the knitting machine were considered. Two-ply of glass yarn was fed to the each face of the reference glass fabric, and a single-ply of wool/acrylic yarn was fed to the each face of the reference wool/acrylic fabric. On the other hand, while the hybrid plated fabric's back face accommodated two-ply of glass yarn, its front face involved a single-ply of wool/acrylic yarn. Two different cam settings, loose and tight, were selected. The physical and the structural properties of the fabrics were measured. Then, air permeability, bursting strength, and the protection against flame tests were performed. Test results were subjected to detailed statistical data analysis and how they were affected by the yarn composition and the cam setting was presented with visual and self-explanatory graphs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, the use of woven and knitted fabrics with elastane has increased remarkably. This is due to the particular fact that these articles are characterized by excellent wear comfort and fit. In addition to extensibility, thermo-physiological comfort properties such as air permeability and thermal properties can be influenced by elastane yarn. This paper aimed to investigate the relation between elastane yarn linear density and fabric dimensional and thermal properties. Two series of 3 knitted fabrics were produced using the 8-feed Single-Jersey Circular Knitting Machine MERZ - MBS. The ground yarns were: 30% Outlast®Viscose / 70% Cotton, 14.75 tex, and a Dacron® 702 WSD 1.7/38, 14.30 tex (Coolmax®). The plating yarns were 22 dtex, 44 dtex, and 77 dtex Creora®, plated at every feeder by using the electronic feeder. The results indicated that the linear density of elastane has a significant effect on the dimensional and thermal properties of Coolmax®/Creora® and Outlast®/Creora® plated plain knitted fabric. The elastane yarn linear density mainly influences the number of courses per cm and consequently the number of stitches per cm2, and respectively the weight of knitted fabrics. The linear density of elastane yarn influences mostly the air permeability, thermal conductivity, and thermal absorptivity of Single-Jersey fabrics. The higher the linear density of the elastane yarn, the lower the air permeability and the higher the thermal conductivity and thermal absorptivity of the fabrics. These findings are an important tool in the design of a product tailored to thermal management requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The permeability of fiber-based materials and general medical textiles is very important, and it is commonly believed that air permeability and water permeability are correlated. This property is expressed as the breathability of the material. Knowing the air permeability is helpful in predicting the water vapour permeability as well, but whether this really works for textiles at different pressures and humidities still needs to be explored. In this study, this hypothesis is examined, and it is discovered that this phenomenon does not show significant corelation. Moreover, the non-standardised unit of measurement of breathability makes the comparison much more complex in terms of textiles. The articles focuses on any possible relationship between the air and water vapour permeability of textiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Different yarn spinning methods with different fiber combinations provide an optimization for the consumer requests of durability, functionality, comfort, and price. Vortex yarns and the fabrics produced from these yarns have aroused interest for the last years owing to lower yarn production cost and the satisfying fabric comfort properties. Within this work, core-spun vortex knitted fabrics of three different yarn count (400, 300, and 200 dtex) with six different core yarn type (70 dtex Polyvinyl alcohol, 110/36 dtex/filament polyester yarn, 80/36 dtex/filament polyester yarn, 110/333 dtex/filament micro polyester yarn, 50/96 dtex/filament, 120 dtex staple polyester vortex yarn) and two different sheath sliver types (100% viscose, polyester-viscose blended sliver) were studied. Moisture management transport property (MMT), water vapor permeability, and air permeability properties of those knitted fabrics were evaluated comparatively. Obtained results were statistically evaluated using three-way ANOVA test. It was determined that core yarn type, sheath sliver type, and yarn linear density were generally influential factors on MMT, water vapor permeability, air permeability properties of the core-spun vortex fabrics at significance level of 0.05. Correlation analyses between yarn hairiness and water vapor permeability as well as between yarn hairiness and air permeability were indicated. The conducted work provides an initial phase toward a better understanding of influence of some core-spun vortex yarn parameters on comfort properties of knitted fabrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Antimicrobial finishing is increasingly used in textile products to increase their functionality. Antimicrobial properties became extremely important during the COVID-19 situation. The main problems faced by antimicrobial finishing are nontoxicity and durability (wash-resistance) of antibacterial activity. Also, it is important to determine whether the antimicrobial finishing changes comfort properties, such as air permeability. This paper deals with the durability of antimicrobial treatment, that is, resistance to washing, and effect on the structural changes that may have influence on the comfort properties, such as permeability to air. Knits of various raw compositions were antimicrobial-treated with the new commercial antimicrobial product, Si Bactericidal (Smart Inovation, Portugal). After the antimicrobial treatment, knitted specimens were washed 50 times and changes in their structural parameters, air permeability, and antimicrobial activity were measured. It was found that the mentioned antimicrobial treatment gives very good antimicrobial activity to the treated fabric and is wash-resistant and long-lasting. Also, it does not change dimensions and permeability to air of the treated fabrics with some exceptions of cotton-based knitted structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The air permeability, thermal resistance, water vapor permeability, water absorption, and Stiffness were measured to determine the comfort property of the fabric. For this study, the plain, twill, and satin structures were produced from warp ring-spun yarn and weft open-end spinning yarns. Using ANOVA statistical analysis, the weave structures on the comfort properties of these fabrics were investigated. The finding of this study revealed that from plain to twill and satin structure the result leads to an increasing of Water Vapor Permeability, Water absorption rate, and air permeability. On the contrary, from plain to twill and satin the thermal resistance and stiffness of fabrics were reduced. Plain weave structure was superior thermal resistance and stiffness, whereas Satin weaves have higher air permeability, water vapor permeability, and water absorption rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cellulose is the most abundant substance existing in the form of plants on the earth. These fibers are obtained either directly or indirectly from the seed, leaves, stem, or wood of plants. Cellulosic fibers are preferred for apparels owing to their abundance, ease of processing, biodegradation, and compatible with the human body in terms of better moisture management, thermal regulation, and tactile comfort. In this study, woven fabric made of four different cellulosic yarns, i.e. cotton, bamboo, tencel, and viscose were produced, and their thermo-physiological comfort properties were compared. The linear density of yarns, and thread density and weave structure (3/1 twill) of all the fabrics were kept constant on the weaving machine. Air permeability, thermal resistance, and moisture management tests were carried out to analyze their thermo-physiological comfort properties. The results showed that cotton fabric showed higher air permeability and thermal resistance as compared to other cellulosic fabrics. Whereas the moisture management properties of tencel fabric were superior to the rest of cellulosic fabrics. Moreover, the effect of cellulosic materials on air permeability and moisture management properties of the woven fabrics was found statistically significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Re-entrant structures are known to perform an auxetic effect. It was aimed in this paper to investigate the Poisson's ratio of the woven pique structures because of the re-entrant lozenge effect of the weave. Sound absorption, air permeability, and synclastic properties of the fabrics concerning the auxetic properties of pique structures were also examined. In evaluating the synclastic behavior, the drape ability and bending rigidity of the fabrics were assessed. Pique weave fabrics were subjected to tensile tests, and the changes in fabric unit cell at different tensile strains were observed in the warp and weft directions. Experimental results showed that the auxetic effect was produced in the warp direction. A high negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) was obtained in cotton pique fabrics under low elongation values. It was observed that the yarn floating lengths and the yarns intersecting region widths forming the re-entrant lozenge pattern had effects on fabrics' NPR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main goal of this research was to determine the influence of the inner layer thickness and tightness, which depends on the length of the float determined by the float step and number of floats in the pattern repeat, on the thermal insulation and air permeability of the multilayered weft-knitted fabric. For this reason, weft-knitted spacer fabrics were produced by using woolen yarns for the outer layers and polyester filament yarn for the inner layer, with the number of floats in the inner layer varying between two and 20. Results from this research showed that the consequent increase in thickness and tightness of the spacer fabric's inner layer has unequal effect on the thermal insulation and air permeability. Therefore, similar thermal insulation can be achieved by having significantly higher air permeability. This is especially evident over a long period of time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to explain the effects of denier per filament (DPF) on low-stress mechanical properties and the transmission behaviour of multifilament woven polyester fabrics. To observe the effect of filament fineness precisely, poly (ethylene terephthalate) filament yarn having a DPF 0.6, 0.7, 0.9. 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 2.1 from the same batch of polymer are produced. The filament yarns are converted to the fabric with constant areal density. The low-stress mechanical properties of fabric samples are measured by using the Kawabata evaluation system (KES-FB). Air transmission and moisture vapour transmission behaviour are recorded by air permeability tester TEXTEST FX 3300 and moisture vapour permeability tester PERMETEST. The air permeability of fabric is positively correlated with DPF in fully drawn yarn (FDY) and draw textured yarn (DTY) forms. However, the air permeability is found significantly higher in DTY yarn than FDY having the same DPF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Comfort is an important quality criterion, especially for sportswear. It influences well-being, performance and efficiency. The necessary dissipation of heat and air flow, at high metabolic rates, must be designed and planned in advance. The influence of structure, density, mass and thickness of fabric were considered as well as yarn material composition, yarn linear density, yarn evenness and yarn hairiness. The influence of the mentioned parameters on thermal properties and air permeability was calculated. From the correlation analysis, it can be concluded that yarn's linear density, yarn short fibers hairiness, and mass per unit area of knitted fabric has the greatest impact on heat resistance. The yarn linear density, the yarn hairiness of the longer protruding fibers, and the thickness of the knitted fabric have the greatest impact on air permeability. A statistically significant model of multiple linear regression equations was offered to predict the thermal comfort of knitted fabric. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the effect of different patterns on aesthetic properties, air permeability characteristics and mechanical performance of woven fabrics constructed with 100% cotton ring spun yarns. Weaving process were proceeded by using 28/2 Ne combed warp and 32/2 Ne carded weft yarns with identical manufacturing parameters. Fabrics with 5 dissimilar patterns were obtained and 5 measurements were done for each pattern type. Average yarn floats, crimp percentage and yarn settings were calculated and fabric thickness, abrasion resistance, air permeability and bi-directionally tensile strengths of these fabrics were tested. Test results showed that increasing the numbers of floating yarns made fabric more air-permeable but less resistant against to applied mechanical forces. Besides, it caused to increase in fabric thickness. All test results were statistically evaluated by ANOVA and Duncan comparison tests and it was seen that the effect of weave pattern was at significance level of p<0.001. Air permeability characteristics of wovens can be easily and inexpensively arranged by pattern effect. In order to satisfy mechanical and functional specifications, further studies should be performed on panama woven structures with different yarn floats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Parachutes are equipment that is repeatedly used as and when needed. Some of them are used for as many as 60 jumps. The property of the canopy fabric gets deteriorated with use. It is evaluated by destructive tensile and bursting strength. This study aims to focus on the nondestructive evaluation of the canopy fabric's fitness by testing air permeability and relating it with bursting strength. Predictor equations were developed to determine bursting strength from air permeability values. Design/methodology/approach: ANOVA techniques and statistical regression equations were formed. Findings: A series of samples containing five parachutes fabrics was used seven times, and their air permeability and bursting strength were determined to find the extent to the effect of reuse of parachute fabrics on their bursting strength and air permeability determination. It was found that there was a progressive drop in bursting strength and an increase in air permeability. An investigation of the extent of determination in terms of bursting strength and an increase in air permeability following the sense of five different types of parachute fabrics is reported. Research limitations/implications: The work focuses on the prediction of bursting strength to textile materials only and may not apply to other materials like membranes and sheets. The process of determining air permeability is relatively simpler and faster. Practical implications: The bursting strength can be predicted for used parachutes, which are otherwise subjected to destructive testing. Social implications: The men using the parachutes can be assured of the superior flawless performance of the parachute as equipment and also contribute to the saving of resources due to nondestructive testing, 100% evaluation of all parachutes is possible. Originality/value: This article describes the nature of the test procedure and discusses the means of introducing it to users of parachutes. It is accepted that the method must undergo field evaluation and possible modification before it can become a routine tool of parachute using organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to find the influence of sublimation process on air permeability and water absorption dynamics of knitted and woven polyester-based fabrics. Design/methodology/approach: Three different sublimation designs were prepared and applied (keeping the same sublimation parameters) for eight variants of knitted and four variants of woven polyester-based fabrics. Air permeability and water absorption dynamics during 180s period was measured and compared before and after the sublimation process. Findings: According to the obtained results, high temperature and pressure applied in sublimation process have influence on the porosity and air permeability of knitted fabrics; however, the influence on water absorption dynamics is minimal. Sublimation design dos not have any influence on the mentioned properties. Originality/value: The obtained results of the sublimation process influence on air permeability and water absorption dynamics of knitted and woven polyester-based fabrics will help to understand how sublimation process can affect comfort properties of textile fabrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Futer fabric is very popular in the production of knitted textiles due to a number of positive features. This knitted fabric is characterized by high quality, long-term color retention and durability. The article analyzes the physical and mechanical properties of futer knitwear used for children's sportswear. The properties of knitted fabric, woven on the basis of a mixture of polyester, lycra and spun cotton yarn, features of adherence to children's sportswear and ways of improving other positive properties have been investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main goal of the presented study was to develop new multi-layered weft-knitted structure for thermal insulation and to investigate the dynamic of the heat transfer through this fabric. For knitting of outer and inner layers of this structure, different raw materials of yarns were used, i.e. wool, cotton, polyester and acrylic yarns. All the newly developed multi-layered weft-knitted fabrics show thermal insulation as, after 1 h of observation, temperature on the outer layer of all tested fabrics does not reach 40℃, i.e. the temperature of a heated plate. The results of this research showed that the nature of the yarns has a significant influence on the air permeability and dynamic of the heat exchange through the multi-layered structure, as it influences porosity of the knitted fabric. The results showed that the best fabric was the one where the outer layers are knitted from woollen yarns and the inner layer from polyester filament yarns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Raw material ratio and mass per unit area on the property of thermal protection fabric were discussed. 16 kinds of thermal protective fabrics were prepared, the air permeability, mechanical property, flame retardant property and thermal protection property of the fabrics with 4 yarns blending ratios and 4 fabrics mass per unit area were studied systematically. Combined with two-factor variance analysis,the effect of raw material ratio and mass per unit area on fabric property were discussed. The results showed that the ratio of raw materials has a significant effect on the fabric tensile property, tear property, damage length and thermal protection property, but has no significant effect on the air permeability. The mass per unit area has a significant effect on the fabric air permeability, tensile property, tear property, weft damage length and thermal protection property,but has no effect on the warp damage length. It is considered that the ratio of raw materials and the mass per unit area should be optimized according to the property requirements of thermal protective fabric in actual product development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The double fabrics having a complex structure are used in different areas both technically and aesthetically. In this study, tensile and air permeability properties of self-stitched double fabrics were investigated. Firstly, six different self-stitched double fabrics having the same yarn type, same settings, two different weave types, and three different stitching arrangements were designed and manufactured. Then, the tensile properties of these double fabrics were tested by applying tensile test at warp and weft directions, and bias-extension test at 45° bias direction. The effect of structural properties on tensile and air permeability results was discussed statistically. The tensile properties of self-stitched double fabrics having plain weave types are mostly better than 2/2 twill ones. The differences between tensile properties of self-stitched double fabrics generally were not found statistically significant according to stitching arrangement except the double fabric having plain weave type and higher stitching points. On the other hand, the differences between air permeability properties of all self-stitched double fabrics were found statistically significant at 95 % confidence level in terms of both stitching arrangement and weave type. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The properties of flame retardant blended yarns with different blending ratios and their fabrics were discussed. Aramid 1313, flame retardant viscose, modacrylic were used as raw materials.Five kinds of blending ratio were designed for single yarn and ply. The breaking strength & elongation of single yarn and ply, the thickness of plain woven fabrics and twill fabrics with different blending ratios, warp density & weft density, breaking strength, TPP value and so on were tested. The test results showed that the TPP value of twill fabrics were all larger than those of plain woven fabrics when the blending ratio was same.It meant twill fabrics had better thermal protective property.It is considered that the thermal protective property of twill fabric with the blending ratio of 3 is the best. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The number of filaments in yarn cross-section, weave density, and weave type are considered the most important factors that affect the property of air permeability of multifilament woven fabrics. Microfilament yarns significantly affect the air permeability property of this type of fabric because of the low porosity between the filaments. This study deals with the development of a fuzzy logic model for predicting the air permeability of multifilament polyester woven fabrics produced from conventional and microfilament yarns. The polyester multifilament yarns used in this study were produced with three different microfilament fineness and two conventional filament fineness levels. The woven fabric samples used in this study were obtained in three weave types: plain, twill, and satin, and with five different weave densities. In accordance with the experimental test results, both regression analysis and fuzzy logic system were built. The air permeability results generated from the developed fuzzy model and the regression equations were compared with the experimental values. Satisfactory and accurate prediction results were obtained with the developed fuzzy logic model. The mean absolute error of the fuzzy model and regression analysis were found to be 2.32%, 12.59%, respectively. Therefore, it was confirmed that the fuzzy model was superior in predicting air permeability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most of the time, a certain degree of stretch prominently and incrementally occurs in intimate wear, leisure wear, sportswear, medical textiles etc., during their action. Variations in the stretch gradient would definitely cause changes in the air permeability of knitted fabrics. The influence of variables such as loop length, the presence of an elastomeric component and fabric structure on the air permeability of cotton single jersey and pique knitted fabrics in a stretched state was critically analysed. In this work, changes in the air permeability of cotton jersey samples with and without elastomer were investigated and reported by keeping the samples in static up to an incremental stretch of 40% at a rate of 10% of the stretch gradient, in a dry relaxed state, wet relaxed state and fully relaxed state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fractal weave has a different appearance from the traditional weaves, and the fabric performances such as air and moisture comfort have not been studied. The relationship between the fabric structure and performance of the fractal weaves is not yet clear. In this paper, the corresponding fractal weaves were generated based on the fractal theory, and the corresponding fabrics were woven using raw silk as the warp yarn and cashmere/water-soluble vinylon as the weft yarn. The structural parameters, air permeability and moisture permeability were tested. The results show that fabric moisture permeability are not closely related with the three weave parameters of fractal dimension, average float length and weave coefficient. Its conduction mechanism is different from air permeability. The average floating length, fractal dimension, and its parameter combinations have a good fitting relationship with air permeability, and the polynomial fitting R 2 can reach to 0.99938. The fitting formula 8 has guiding significance for the design of fabrics with certain air permeability requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Respiratory air filter media invariably comprise a nonwoven textile fabric. The limitation of the existing fibrous air filter medium is negligible protection against hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In this study, the filter media was cross‐linked with β‐Cyclodextrin for the surface functionalization. The VOC adsorption performance of the functional fabric was explored for styrene, benzene, and formaldehyde and also compared with a commercial nonwoven face mask. The functionalized fabric performed much better than commercial masks with adsorption capabilities of 18.80 μg mg−1 (for xylene), 14.75 μg mg−1 (for benzene), and 0.06 μg mg−1 (for formaldehyde). Further, the cross‐linking did not affect the air permeability (204 cm3 cm−2 s−1) thus showing no resistance to breathing. β‐Cyclodextrin functionalized textiles can be promising respiratory air filter media having the potential to capture a variety of VOCs yet remain breathable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

White and naturally colored organic cotton fiber usage and its production as textile end-products have been one of the new considerable efforts to reduce the waste generated during wet textile processing stages. This paper has focused on evaluation of the mechanical and air permeability properties of plain, twill and ribs fabrics made of unique white and naturally colored Turkish organic cotton types. Statistical evaluation of yarn and fabric properties was conducted using ANOVA statistical approach. According to statistical test results of two-factor ANOVA, cotton type and fabric weave structure parameters were generally significant factors on some mechanical and air permeability properties of fabric samples made of white and naturally colored cotton at significance level of 0.05. As a general result, white and naturally colored organic Turkish cotton utilized textile fabrics have given satisfying mechanical and air permeability property levels which reveal that those samples may be used for apparel garments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Design of bedding textiles that contact the human body affects the sleep quality. Bedding textiles contribute to comfort sense during the sleep duration, in addition to ambient and bed microclimate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of different layer properties on the compression recovery and thermal characteristics of multilayer bedding textiles. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, woven and knitted multilayer bedding textiles were manufactured from fabric, fiber, sponge and interlining, respectively. Different sponge thickness, fiber and interlining weight were used in the layers of samples. Later, the pilling resistance, compression and recovery, air permeability and thermal conductivity of multilayer bedding textiles were investigated. Findings: The results indicated that samples with the higher layer weight and thickness provide better compression recovery and lower air permeability properties. It was also found that knitted surfaces show the higher air permeability than the woven surfaces depending on the fabric porosity. Layer properties have insignificant effect on the thermal conductivity values. Originality/value: While researchers mostly focus on thermal comfort properties of garments, there are limited studies about comfort properties of bedding textiles in the literature. Furthermore, compression recovery properties of bedding textiles have also a great importance in terms of comfort. Originality of this study is that these properties were analyzed together. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper is primarily focused on the description of the relationship between the structural parameters of woven fabric and its permeability for air and for water vapour. There are significant differences between the two phenomena. Consequently, there are also differences in the relationship between the structure and each of these phenomena. In this paper the influence of the weave type is eliminated by using only fabrics with a plain weave, and influence of material is eliminated by using only polyester fibres. Then two parameters of the fabric -- the fineness of the yarns used and diameter of interyarn pores -- are shown to play a very important role. With the use of the multivariate linear regression method equations for predicting air permeability and relative water vapour permeability have been proposed on the base of the structural parameters of the woven fabrics -- yarn fineness and inter-yarn pore diameter. The correlations between calculated and measured values were high. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The fractal weave has a different appearance from the traditional weaves, and the fabric performances such as air and moisture comfort have not been studied. The relationship between the fabric structure and performance of the fractal weaves is not yet clear. In this paper, the corresponding fractal weaves were generated based on the fractal theory, and the corresponding fabrics were woven using raw silk as the warp yarn and cashmere/water-soluble vinylon as the weft yarn. The structural parameters, air permeability and moisture permeability were tested. The results show that fabric moisture permeability are not closely related with the three weave parameters of fractal dimension, average float length and weave coefficient. Its conduction mechanism is different from air permeability. The average floating length, fractal dimension, and its parameter combinations have a good fitting relationship with air permeability, and the polynomial fitting R2 can reach to 0.99938. The fitting formula 8 has guiding significance for the design of fabrics with certain air permeability requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main aim of the study is to present a new innovative method designed by the author of non-destructive, accurate and morphometrical identification of fabric structural parameters, individual inter-thread pores (ITPs) in particular. The description parameters and fabric structure assessment methodology with the use of digital image analysis with author's copyrighted MagFABRIC software were created specifically for this analysis. The ITP parameters were described in three aspects: size, shape and location in the fabric structure. The study was conducted on two groups of fabrics: plain and twill weave. The need for a bimodal analysis of the fabric structure parameters was indicated, as it allowed for the structure differences identification in the test fabrics. The analysis results were compared to the air permeability test. The developed methodology is relevant to specialized fabrics (e.g. barrier fabrics, industrial filters and any other fabric where the ITP area is an important parameter). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined the influence of pin spacer apparatus attachment on compact yarn quality parameters and physical properties of knitted fabrics manufactured using those 100% cotton compact yarns. Two groups of compact yarns were spun on regular compact yarn spinning frame with and without addition of pin spacer apparatus which is placed at the end of the drawing unit of regular compact yarn spinning frame. Totally eight yarns were spun at four different yarn number levels (Ne 24/1, Ne 30/1, Ne 36/1 and Ne 40/1) and two different spinning conditions (with and without pin spacer apparatus). Spun yarn types were then knitted on the industrial sized plain knitting machine. Knitted fabrics were used in the greige and dyed form to evaluate their bursting strength (kPa), dimensional change, abrasion related mass loss (%), pilling resistance, air permeability (mm/s) and colour difference. Test results were then statistically evaluated and influence of pin spacer attachment on yarn quality parameters and fabric properties was determined. In the frame of this experimental work, attachment of pin spacer apparatus improved compact yarn characteristics especially at yarn evenness, imperfection and hairiness values. In case of knitted fabric properties, it was found that pin spacer apparatus attached compact yarn utilization significantly improved air permeability properties of knitted fabrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research, eight different 3D weft-knitted fabrics were developed and evaluated. 3D fabrics have been knitted on circular weft-knitting machines with two different gauges: 20E gauge and 28E gauge. Three different raw materials were used for the fabric's production: high molecular mass polyethylene (HPPE) yarn and 0.05 mm diameter steel wire in the outer layers (for the front and reverse) and polyamide yarn in the binding layer. The experiments were conducted on the developed 3D knitted fabrics to determine the fabric's resistance to mechanical risks such as circular blade cut, puncture, abrasion, and also to evaluate the comfort parameter, such as air permeability. It was defined that 3D weft-knitted fabrics best results on tests: circular blade cut, puncture and abrasion resistant were achieved using HPPE yarn twisted with steel wire, higher mass per unit area with more significant amount of steel wire. According to the standard EN 388:2003, three samples of developed 3D weft-knitted fabrics had the highest 5th blade cut and the highest (4th) abrasion resistance level. All of them had the highest (4th) level of puncture resistance. 3D fabrics knitted on a circular weft-knitting machine of gauge 28E ensured 1.3–2.1 times greater blade cut and 4.9–12.1 times greater abrasion resistance result, than fabrics knitted on gauge 20E, due to a higher stitch density, higher mass per unit area, density and fabric's thickness. But on the other hand, these parameters lowered air permeability by 20.2–43.0%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study revealed the effect of cam setting and number of yarn ply on air permeability and bursting strength of weft-knitted fabrics from glass yarn. Change in cam setting from loose to tight level increased fiber content, and stitch-density; while it decreased loop length. Fabrics with 3-ply yarn exhibited higher fiber content; lower stitch-density; and longer loop length than fabrics with 2-ply yarn. Cam setting showed more pronounced effect on physical properties of fabric than number of yarn ply. Fabrics knitted via tight cam setting level exhibited less air permeability, and higher bursting strength than fabrics knitted via loose cam setting. Fabrics from 3-ply yarn showed less air permeability and higher bursting strength than fabrics from 2-ply yarn. Loop length, wale density, and fiber content were determined as the most effective physical properties on permeability and bursting strength. A negative correlation was detected between air permeability and bursting strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, the effects of physical parameters on the acoustic absorption properties of woven fabrics were studied. The acoustic absorption properties of 24 kinds of woven fabrics with different structural parameters were measured and analyzed. Multiple linear regression models have been established to characterize the relationship between acoustic behavior and various physical parameters. It has been found that the acoustic absorption properties were mainly determined by the perforation ratio and air permeability. The decrease in perforation ratio and air permeability results in an increase of acoustic absorption properties of woven fabrics. Furthermore, three woven fabrics were used to validate the proposed multiple regression models. The established models could well predict the acoustic absorption properties of woven fabrics where the correlation coefficient is higher than 0.77 with air gaps of 1, 2, and 3 cm, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article concerns the widespread matter of biophysical comfort. In this work, 10 double-layer knitted fabrics with potential application in multilayer garments addressed to a specific group of users, such as newborns, were investigated. The materials were constructed with the following raw materials: cotton, polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, bamboo, and viscose. The textiles with a comparable geometrical structure and different composition were tested for their air permeability. In the experimental part, the materials were tested in specific constant ambient conditions using an air permeability tester. In the simulation part, 3D models of actual textiles were designed and air permeability based on the performed simulations using finite volume method was calculated. Both measurements and simulations yielded comparable results and showed that the air permeability of the knitted fabric strongly depends on the thickness and geometrical parameters of yarn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose Air permeability of knitted fabrics is normally measured for the samples in their unstretched state. But, this air permeability values indicate the ability of these garments to allow air through them when they are not in use. But, the real-time condition is different and certainly the knitted garments mentioned above will subject to a degree of stretch during their usage. So, the measurement of air permeability under stretch and the fabric properties which would influence the air permeability of weft-knitted fabrics in their stretched state is of paramount importance. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach The aim of this research work is to investigate the change in air permeability values under the incremental extension of cotton tubular weft-knitted fabrics produced from the yarns of different spinning systems.Findings From the results, it is evident that the pique fabric samples of compact spun yarn displayed the highest air permeability values during the incremental stretch at all the three relaxation states. It is followed by the pique samples of ring spun yarn. Next to pique samples, the jersey samples made from the compact yarn and ring spun yarn revealed more air permeability, respectively. The core spun pique samples and core spun jersey samples displayed the least air permeability values, respectively. But, the pique and jersey samples made up of ring yarn and compact yarn showed gradual reduction in their air permeability towards the incremental stretch and the core spun pique samples and core spun jersey samples were uniformly seen with gradual increase in their air permeability during the incremental stretch.Originality/value Very limited quantity of research has been carried out in this area. So, a novel attempt has been made in this research work to investigate the influence of incremental stretch on air permeability of single knit structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]