Analysis of water absorbency into knitted spacer structures

作者：Dias Tilak; Delkumburewatte Gunathilake B^*

来源：Journal of the Textile Institute, 2010, 101(2): 143-153.

DOI：10.1080/00405000802309576

• absorbency
• knitted spacer fabrics
• moisture management
• model
• capillary
• total absorbency
• absorbency rate

The absorbency properties of knitted structures are very important in designing garments that both remove liquid sweat from the skin and provide tactile and sensorial comfort to the wearer. Water absorbency by knitted spacer structures was experimentally investigated using a gravimetric absorbency tester to record absorbency rate, total absorbency and time taken to saturate the structure. The geometry of spacer structures was analysed and a model created to define the capillary characteristic in the spacer yarn. Absorbency into the spacer structures was modelled using the fabric parameters, the capillary radius and the properties of water. Experimental and theoretical results were compared to validate the models.

• 出版日期2010