The Effect of Softeners on Thermal Comfort and Wetting Properties of Bamboo Viscose and Bamboo/Cotton Blended Fabrics

ABSTRACT

Nowadays, there is a great interest on thermal comfort properties of textile products. In addition to fiber properties and fabric structure, the finishing applications influencing thermophysiological comfort and wetting properties are searched to contribute better characteristics to the garments. In this study, it was purposed to investigate the effect of various softeners on thermal comfort and wetting properties of the 100% bamboo viscose and bamboo/cotton blended knitted fabrics. The different softeners were applied to the fabrics by padding method. Furthermore, the washing durability of the softeners after 10 and 20 washing cycles was evaluated. Thermal comfort, water vapor permeability, and vertical capillary wetting measurements of the fabrics were performed. The results were evaluated statistically. According to the results, it was found that thermal resistance values of softened bamboo viscose and bamboo/cotton blended fabrics were lower than those of untreated and unwashed fabrics. Softening treatments increased thermal absorptivity values and supplied a cooler feeling. Moreover, the vertical capillary wetting values of the softened fabrics were lower than those of untreated fabrics.

摘要

目前，人们对纺织品的热舒适性能有着极大的兴趣. 除了纤维性能和织物结构外，还研究了影响热生理舒适性和润湿性的整理应用，以使服装具有更好的特性. 研究了不同柔软剂对100%竹粘胶和竹棉混纺针织物热舒适性和润湿性的影响. 采用填充法对织物进行柔软处理. 此外，还评估了10次和20次洗涤循环后软化剂的洗涤耐久性. 对织物的热舒适性、透湿性和垂直毛细润湿性进行了测试. 对结果进行统计学评价. 结果表明，软化后的竹粘胶和竹棉混纺织物的热阻值均低于未经处理和未经处理的织物. 软化处理增加了热吸收值，并提供了一个凉爽的感觉. 柔软织物的垂直毛细润湿值低于未经处理的织物.

KEYWORDS:

• Bamboo viscose
• cotton
• softener
• washing
• comfort properties
• vertical capillary wetting

关键词:

• 竹粘胶
• 棉
• 柔软剂
• 洗涤
• 舒适性能
• 垂直毛细管润湿