Ultraviolet Protection by Fabric Engineering
Joint Authors
Singh, Annika
Singh, Mukesh Kumar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Economics & Business Administration
Abstract EN
Background.
The increasing emission of greenhouse gases has evoked the human being to save the ozone layer and minimize the risk of ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
Various fabric structures have been explored to achieve desired ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) in various situations.
Objective.
In this study, the effect of various filament configurations like twisted, flat, intermingled, and textured in multifilament yarns on fabric in different combinations is assessed in order to engineer a fabric of better ultraviolet protection factor (UPF).
Methods.
In order to engineer a fabric having optimum UV protection with sufficient comfort level in multifilament woven fabrics, four different yarn configurations, intermingled, textured, twisted, and flat, were used to develop twelve different fabric samples.
The most UV absorbing and most demanding fibre polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was considered in different filament configuration.
Results.
The combinations of intermingled warp with flat, intermingled, and textured weft provided excellent UVR protection comparatively at about 22.5 mg/cm2 fabric areal density.
The presence of twisted yarn reduced the UV protection due to enhanced openness in fabric structure.
Conclusion.
The appropriate combination of warp and weft threads of different configuration should be selected judiciously in order to extract maximum UV protection and wear comfort attributes in multifilament woven PET fabrics.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Singh, Mukesh Kumar& Singh, Annika. 2013. Ultraviolet Protection by Fabric Engineering. Journal of Textiles،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Singh, Mukesh Kumar& Singh, Annika. Ultraviolet Protection by Fabric Engineering. Journal of Textiles No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Singh, Mukesh Kumar& Singh, Annika. Ultraviolet Protection by Fabric Engineering. Journal of Textiles. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482284