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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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