The Effect of Softeners Applications on Moisture Management Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blended Sandwich Weft-Knitted Fabric Structure
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Abstract
Prolonged drying times of terry fabrics is a problem as they can not be re-used until completely dry. To resolve this issue, we have designed a sandwich polyester in the mid-layer with low moisture content that could reduce the drying time with excellent wicking properties. These fabrics are widely used as activewear and sportswear. The effect of different softeners on the moisture management properties of weft-knitted terry fabrics’ for various applications has also been studied. Terry knitted fabrics were prepared using a circular knitting machine. Six different softeners were applied with three different concentrations, i.e., 10 g/L, 15 g/L, and 20 g/L, on the fabric using the pad-dry-cure method. Moisture management tests and rubbing fastness tests were performed to analyze the applied softener’s effect on the fabric comfort and moisture management performance. Results revealed that softener type (i.e., cationic, anionic, and non-ionic) and concentration levels considerably affect the moisture management capability of terry knitted fabrics.
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OpenAlex topics: Textile materials and evaluations · Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
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School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Department of Textile & Clothing, National Textile University Karachi Campus, Karachi 74900, Pakistan
College of Textile Engineering, Bahaudine Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
Nanofusion Technology Research Lab, Shinshu University, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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