Abstract

In the present study, evaluating the fabric characteristics on thermal insulation properties of garments was aimed. For that purpose, two fiber combinations and seven different knitting structures were chosen and seven long sleeve basic shirts were manufactured from these fabrics. As a water-repellent finishing treatment, all shirts were treated with 5% of a fluorocarbon-based product. A thermal manikin of PT-Teknik made in Denmark was used to measure the heat loss of the shirts and the surface of manikin was kept at a constant temperature. Afterwards, the total and effective clothing insulation values were calculated for each shirt. The comparisons of heat loss values according to the body parts, and also for the effective clothing insulations were done. Moreover, the heat flux according to the body parts were determined. In the light of these obtained data, a new shirt design was designed and proposed by combining the evaluated fabrics in order to enhance the comfort and performance of the user.

Details

Title
Evaluating the effect of fabric type on thermal insulation properties of sports clothing
Author
Abreu, M J 1 ; Catarino, A 1 ; Tama, D 2 

 University of Minho, Center for Textile Science and Technology, Campus de Azurem, Guimaraes, Portugal 
 University of Minho, Center for Textile Science and Technology, Campus de Azurem, Guimaraes, Portugal; Ege University, Department of Textile Engineering, 35100 Bornova / Izmir, Turkey 
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Dec 2018
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17578981
e-ISSN
1757899X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2557220073
Copyright
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