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Influence of loop length on thermal resistance in single jersey plated knitted fabrics

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dc.contributor.author Parakrama, ALCNS
dc.contributor.author Yapa, YMSB
dc.contributor.author Lanarolle, G
dc.contributor.editor Niles, SN
dc.contributor.editor Nandasiri, GK
dc.contributor.editor Pathirana, M
dc.contributor.editor Madhurangi, C
dc.date.accessioned 2023-11-23T05:56:12Z
dc.date.available 2023-11-23T05:56:12Z
dc.date.issued 2023-08-31
dc.identifier.citation Parakrama, A.L.C.N.S., Yapa, Y.M.S.B., & Lanarolle, G., (2023). Influence of loop length on thermal resistance in single jersey plated knitted fabrics. In S.N. Niles, G. K. Nandasiri, M. Pathirana, & C. Madhurangi (Eds.), Proceedings of the Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (pp. 25-27). Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21697 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21697
dc.description.abstract Thermal resistance is a critical parameter in achieving thermal comfort through the prevention of heat transfer between the body and the environment. Fabric manufacturers receive requests for clothing with specific thermal resistance properties that ensure desired comfort levels. The easiest parameter that can be changed in the manufacturing stage of a knitted fabric is the knit loop length. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the influence of loop length towards the thermal resistance of single jersey fabric. The proposed approach involves varying the loop length of the fabric and analyzing its behavior in response to temperature variations. The fabric under investigation is a plated fabric consisting of a polyester face yarn with a backing of polyester-covered Lycra. The thermal behavior of these plated fabrics is tested for thermal conductivity and studied the cooling gradient of a hot body. The fabrics are knitted on a seamless knitting machine of gauge 28. The observed increase in thermal resistance with loop length can be attributed to the size of air gaps within the fabric structure. These air gaps, known for their excellent thermal insulation properties [1], acted as barriers for heat transfer, effectively trapping more heat within the fabric tube. This highlights the significant effect of loop length on thermal resistance that contributes to understanding and control of thermal resistance with loop length. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering en_US
dc.subject single jersey en_US
dc.subject knitted fabric en_US
dc.subject thermal resistance en_US
dc.subject loop length en_US
dc.title Influence of loop length on thermal resistance in single jersey plated knitted fabrics en_US
dc.type Conference-Extended-Abstract en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.year 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.place Moratuwa en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 25-27 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding Proceedings of the Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (TERS2023) en_US
dc.identifier.email 181034N@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email 181057L@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email wilath@uom.lk en_US


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