@Article{JFBI-13-2,
author = {KyoungOk, Kim and Toko, Manabe and Takatera, Masayuki and Nagisa, Hirata and Kyosuke, Kanda and Masatoshi, Kawakami},
title = {Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Cotton Knitted Fabric Made of Non-twisted Hollow Yarn for Inner Wear},
journal = {Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics},
year = {2020},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {89--99},
abstract = {<p>The characteristics of a weft knitted fabric made of new cotton non-twisted hollow yarn targeting an inner
wear product were investigated. The weight, thickness, thermal characteristics, tensile, shear properties,
bending properties and surface properties of the knitted fabric and four commercially available inner wear
fabrics were measured using a KES-FB system. The measured properties were examined to examine the
usefulness of the new fabric for inner wear. Fabric characteristics were compared in a multiple comparison
test. The knitted fabric made of non-twisted hollow yarn is lighter and fuller than commercially available
inner wear fabrics. The shear stiffness and bending rigidities of the knitted fabric were similar or lower
than ones of commercially available cotton inner wear fabrics. The surface properties of the new fabric
were similar to ones of commercially available inner wear fabrics. The fabric also has a lower Q-max
value (the peak value of heat transferred), lower thermal conductivity, and higher heat retention rate
and is therefore warmer than the commercially available fabrics. It is thus considered that knitted fabric
made of new cotton non-twisted hollow yarn is suitable for inner wear.</p>},
issn = {2617-8699},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbim00341},
url = {https://global-sci.com/article/86426/thermal-and-mechanical-characteristics-of-cotton-knitted-fabric-made-of-non-twisted-hollow-yarn-for-inner-wear}
}