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Evaluation of water absorption and transport property of fabrics

Ka-Po Maggie TangInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Chi-Wai KanInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong KongCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jin-tu FanInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong;Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY14850, USA
Pages 1-132 | Received 22 Jan 2014, Accepted 24 Jul 2014, Published online: 20 Aug 2014

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