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Mathematical model to predict vertical wicking profile of single weft knitted structure

M. ManshahiaDepartment of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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A. DasDepartment of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 768-779 | Received 21 Oct 2013, Accepted 01 Jul 2014, Published online: 30 Jul 2014

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