Comparison between thermal insulation and thermal properties of classical and microfibres polyester fabrics
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 1 May 2000
Abstract
A lot of fibre and fabric structures or finishing parameters influence the functional properties of fabrics. In order to assess the thermal properties of conventional polyester and microfibre types of fabrics the plate/fabric/plate method for conductivity or cool/warm feeling was used. Fabrics made of microfibres show lower heat conductance and therefore higher thermal insulation properties. Microfibre fibres exhibit a warmer feeling than conventional polyester fabrics depending on pressure, which may be due to the difference in the fibre and fabric surface in contact with the human skin.
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Citation
Schacher, L., Adolphe, D.C. and Drean, J.‐. (2000), "Comparison between thermal insulation and thermal properties of classical and microfibres polyester fabrics", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 84-95. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220010371711
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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