Study on Thermal Comfort Properties of Eri Silk Knitted Fabrics for Sportswear Application

ABSTRACT

The main focus of this study was to develop the different types of single jersey Eri silk knitted fabrics. This study also aimed to measure the effect of knitting process parameters on the dimensional, physical, and thermal comfort properties of the fabrics, which are the essential properties to be considered for active sportswear applications. Single Jersey (SJ), Single Pique (SP), and Honeycomb (HC) knitted structures were produced using Eri silk spun yarns of three different counts (25 Tex, 17.78Tex, and 14.26Tex) and two different stitch lengths. Eighteen different Eri silk single jersey fabric samples were developed. It was found that the Eri silk single knit fabrics structures had better dimensional, physical, and thermal comfort properties with reference to sport textiles. Statistical analysis indicated that the yarn linear density and stitch length significantly influenced the thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, air permeability, and water vapor permeability of the fabrics. Finally, a suitable combination of process variables was found for the production of Eri silk knitted fabric that was suitable for sportswear application

摘要

本研究的重点是开发不同类型的单针织Eri真丝针织物. 本研究还旨在测量针织工艺参数对织物尺寸、物理和热舒适性的影响, 这是积极运动服装应用中需要考虑的基本特性. 采用三种不同支数 (25Tex、17.78Tex和14.26Tex) 和两种不同针距的Eri绢丝生产单针织物 (SJ), 单针织品 (SP) 和蜂窝 (HC) 针织结构. 开发了18种不同的Eri真丝单针织物样品. 研究发现, Eri真丝单针织物结构相对于运动纺织品具有更好的尺寸、物理和热舒适性. 统计分析表明, 纱线线密度和针距对织物的热导率、热阻、透气性和透湿性有显著影响. 最后, 为生产适合运动服装应用的Eri真丝针织物找到了合适的工艺变量组合.

关键词:

• 丝绸
• 针织
• 单件球衣
• 保暖舒适

KEYWORDS:

• Eri silk
• knitting
• single jersey
• thermal comfort properties

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).