Effect of Pique and Honeycomb Structures on Moisture Management Properties of Eri Silk Knitted Fabrics

ABSTRACT

The present study aims to investigate the moisture management and wicking properties of eri knitted fabrics. In this study, two different knit structures, namely, single pique and honeycomb fabric, were developed with the combinations of two different tightness values of slack and tight by using 2/80s Nm and 2/140s Nm eri silk yarns. The developed fabrics were analyzed for vertical wicking, moisture management properties such as wetting time, spreading speed, absorption rate, maximum wetting radius, accumulative one-way transport index (AOTI), and overall moisture management capacity (OMMC). Variables such as yarn linear density, tightness, and knitting structure have a significant influence on the wicking and moisture management properties. The overall OMMC indices of eri silk knitted fabric lie in the ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’ category, indicating the suitability of eri silk yarn for skin fit as well as active wear applications.

摘要

本研究旨在探讨爱立针织物的防潮性能及芯吸性能.本研究采用 2/80sNm 和 2/140s Nm 埃里真丝纱,将紧密度、松弛度两种不同的紧密度组合在一起,开发出两种不同的针织结构,即单针织物结构和蜂蜜梳织物结构.开发出的织物分析了垂直芯吸、水分管理性能，如润湿时间、铺展速度、吸收率、最大润湿半径、累积单向传输指数（AOTI）和总水分管理能力（OMMC）.纱线线密度、紧密度、针织结构等变量对芯吸湿性能和织物保湿性能有显著影响.伊犁真丝针织物的整体水分管理能力指数在“非常好”到“优秀”之间，表明了伊犁真丝纱对皮肤适合性以及积极的穿着应用.

KEYWORDS:

• Eri silk
• moisture management
• wicking
• pique
• honeycomb
• absorptivity

关键词:

• 埃里丝绸
• 水分管理
• 芯吸
• 皮克
• 蜂巢
• 吸收率

Acknowledgment

The authors would like to express sincere thanks to NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupur, India and Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India for providingmaterials, and supports for samples development to carry out the investigation.

Additional information

Funding

The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India for procurement of raw materials for Eri silk knitwear product development and commercialization by NIFT-TEA, Tirupur.

Notes on contributors

B. Senthil Kumar

Mr. B. Senthilkumar obtained his B.Tech and M.Tech in Textile from Anna University, Chennai, Indiaand currently pursuing his Ph.D in the area of Eri silk Knitwear Characteristics. He is a Head, Centre for Apparel Research & Education at NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupur, India and actively involved in research areas includes utilization of non-conventional fibres on different functional and fashion end uses, light weight winter sportswear fabrics, defence textiles and etc.,