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The Journal of The Textile Institute Volume 106, 2015 - Issue 6
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A study on ultraviolet protection properties of 100% cotton knit fabric: effect of fabric structure

Yi-hong ZhangCollege of Information Sciences and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai, China;Engineering Research Center of Digitized Textile & Fashion Technology, Donghua University, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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Chi-wai KanInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong KongCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jimmy Kwok-cheong LamInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Pages 648-654 | Received 21 Mar 2014, Accepted 06 Jun 2014, Published online: 07 Jul 2014
 
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Abstract

In this paper, the effect of different structures of knit fabric on ultraviolet (UV) protection was studied. Different knit structures were investigated, which included single knits such as plain, pineapple, lacoste and other combinations of different knitting stitches of knit, tuck and miss as well as double-knit structure of half milano, full milano, half cardigan, full cardigan, 1 × 1 rib and interlock. The results showed that double-knit fabrics provide better UV protection than single-knit fabrics.

Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank the financial support from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for this work and also thank H.K.S. Chong and Y.Y. Chan for experimental support.

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