消防服外层织物热防护性与舒适性综合评价

为保证消防服具有良好的热防护性能和较好的热湿舒适性能,选取7种消防服用外层织物为研究对象,测试了织物热防护性能及舒适性能相关指标,分析了织物原料及性能参数等因素对热防护性能与舒适性能的影响,并阐述其影响规律;采用模糊综合评判的方法综合评价织物热防护性能与舒适性能。结果表明：织物的热防护性能与其原料组成、织物厚度及紧度相关,舒适性能主要与织物密度、紧度以及织物厚度、面密度有关;在测试的7 种织物中芳纶防静电防护织物的综合性能最佳,而腈纶/ 棉混纺防护织物的性能较差。     

Establishing thermal comfort: characterization of selected performance and physical properties of fabrics used in hospital operating room uniforms

The purpose of this research was to characterize selected thermal properties of clothing fabrics available to operating room (OR) workers at the University of Alberta Hospital and to relate the thermal properties to fabric structural characteristics. In this study, we measured the thermal resistance and air permeability of fabrics obtained from surgical gowns, scrubs and warm-up jackets currently in use in ORs in a specific hospital. The results showed that the fabrics from which the surgical gowns were made provide the highest thermal insulation with lowest air permeability, while the warm-up jackets’ fabrics had the greatest air permeability with low thermal insulation values. The clothing options available to workers in the OR fall well below the predicted clothing insulation values for thermal comfort. For workers in the OR, such as anaesthesiologists, who are predominantly sedentary throughout their work shift, the lack of thermally insulating clothing options has consequences for their overall thermal comfort. This study comprises part of a larger ongoing study investigating improving the OR workers thermal comfort through clothing.     

Role of filament cross-section in properties of PET multifilament yarn and fabric. Part I: Effect of fibre cross-sectional shape on transmission behaviour of fabrics

The transmission property of a fabric is a key factor that affects clothing’s comfort and decides the functional potential of clothing. The dependence of filament cross-section with varying shape factor (SF) on air, moisture and thermal transmission behaviour of fabric is determined in case of polyester multifilament woven fabrics. The linear density of each filament is kept identical for all 12 cross-section shape filaments. The SF of filament cross-section is an important factor which remained the prime factor to influence the transmission behaviour of fabric samples directly in many cases. Other indirect factors that influence the transmission behaviour of fabrics when the SF is identical are yarn structure, inter-fibre and inter-yarn space. Twelve different novel cross-sectional shapes are considered to make the multifilament woven polyester fabrics. The fabrics made from multifilament yarns having different SFs show that relative moisture vapour permeability and air permeability decrease with the rise in SF. Wickability increases with the rise in the SF of a filament cross-section. Multilobal, hexalobal and plus shapes were made a part of novel cross-sectional shapes in order to develop fabrics of higher comfort index.     

Thermo-physiological and comfort properties of Ugandan barkcloth from Ficus natalensis

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2005 proclaimed that Ugandan barkcloth largely produced from mutuba tree (Ficus natalensis) as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. An exploratory investigation of thermo-physiological and comfort properties of barkcloth, a nonwoven material produced through a series of pummeling processes from mutuba tree in Uganda, is fronted. Barkcloth was extracted from the F. natalensis tree in Nsangwa village, Buyijja parish in Mpigi district, Central Uganda. Thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, thermal absorptivity, thermal resistance, fabric thickness, and peak heat flow density were measured using an Alambeta device, whereas a Permetest device was used for the measurement of the moisture vapour permeability and evaporation resistance. The study was carried out under relative humidity of 40% and at a laboratory room temperature of 24°C and the results show that the thermal conductivity is in the range of cotton fabrics rendering barkcloth from F. natalensis, a comfortable fabric. The lower value of thermal absorptivity of barkcloth compared to the value of cotton renders the fabric a warm feeling when in contact with the skin. Barkcloth had a higher moisture vapor permeability compared to cotton and other fabrics, meaning its clothing comfort properties are reasonable.     

显汗状态下运动服面料动态热湿舒适性预测

文章为分析出汗过程对运动服面料热湿阻变化的影响,选取15种常见运动服面料作为研究对象,运用自行研制的动态出汗装置和SGHP-10. 5服装热湿阻测试系统,测量织物从吸湿到干燥整个动态过程的热阻和湿阻。以织物的性能参数为影响因素,构建了线性回归模型和RBF神经网络模型,提出了热、湿阻变化率两个指标来分析织物的动态热湿传递性能。结果表明:线性回归模型数据预测误差较大,而RBF神经网络预测的热、湿阻变化率平均绝对百分误差分别为2. 296 8%和2. 086 2%,预测精度高。     

Analysis of thermal comfort properties of fabrics for protective applications

Protective clothing protects the body from external influence like heat, chemicals, mechanical hazards, bad weather, etc. by shielding the human body from harsh environmental effects. The maintenance of thermal balance is one of the most important aspects of protective clothing. The study aims to investigate the thermal comfort properties of woven hybrid fabrics produced with high performance core spun yarns. For this purpose, meta-aramid, e-glass, Technora® and Dyneema® fibres were combined using core yarn spinning method in order to enhance the protective performance characteristics. The effects of the core/sheath ratio and type of core materials on the thermal comfort characteristics were investigated and evaluated statistically. The results revealed that, core/sheath ratio, types of core materials have significant effects on thermal comfort characteristics of the fabrics. As the core ratio increases from 19 to 56%, the air permeability of the fabrics increases whereas their thermal conductivity and thermal absorptivity properties decrease. Meta-aramid/E-glass core fabrics can be preferable for protective clothing due to high air permeability and thermal conductivity values.     

防火服用蜂窝夹芯结构织物的热防护性能测评

针对当前防火服普遍存在的笨重、闷热等问题,提出采用隔热耐高温、吸湿透气的蜂窝夹芯结构来改善其功能防护与热湿舒适性能。通过对蜂窝结构内在传热机制的分析,设计和制备了7种不同的蜂窝结构,选取当前典型的各层面料作为实验试样,综合考虑织物面密度、蜂窝夹芯结构种类设计了21种实验方案,并利用热防护性能测试仪对其进行热防护性能测评;进一步考察蜂窝结构的边长、壁厚、芯厚对防火服用织物热防护性能的影响规律。结果表明:蜂窝夹芯结构质轻且能满足热防护性能的要求,蜂窝结构的边长越小,壁厚越大,芯厚越大,织物的热防护性能值(TPP)越大,热防护性能越好。     

热防护服蓄热防护与放热危害双重特性的研究进展

为全面评价热防护服在热暴露阶段的蓄热防护作用以及在冷却阶段因蓄热释放对人体造成的热危害效应,介绍了防护服热蓄积产生的原因,阐述了现阶段防护服热蓄积的测试方法以及数值模拟研究现状;从服装因素、环境因素以及人体因素3个方面归纳了防护服在热暴露阶段蓄热特性的影响因素;并总结了织物基本物理性能、空气层配置、织物水分、织物受压等因素对冷却阶段防护织物放热危害特性的影响。最后提出：在未来的研究中应针对多元化的热灾害环境以及冷却环境开展热防护服蓄放热双重特性的基础研究,并基于热防护服蓄放热双重效应探究其最优的配伍设计。     

基于最大衰减因子模型的服装热防护性能预测

为解决全尺度燃烧假人实验测试成本高、实验效率低,以及尚未与织物小样测试统一联合表征等难题,利用新型的热防护性能评估模型:二级烧伤最大衰减因子模型,对热防护服装的织物试样测试与燃烧假人实验进行同步研究,并建立基于织物试样测试的服装整体热防护性能预测模型。结果表明:防护织物的热防护性能与其服装整体的热防护性能具有显著相关性;将织物热防护性能值、服装平均衣下空气层厚度以及服装热暴露时间作为预测模型输入参数,可以实现服装热防护性能值以及人体皮肤烧伤百分比的预测;经模型验证发现,服装实测热防护性能值与其预测值间的相对误差仅为5.1%。     

Steady-state thermal comfort properties of fabrics incorporated with microencapsulated phase change materials

This study focused on assessing the thermal comfort properties of the fabrics incorporating microencapsulated phase change materials (microPCMs) under steady-state condition. Air permeability and water vapor permeability of the fabrics were also investigated. Poly(methyl methacrylate)/n-hexadecane microcapsules were applied to the cotton and cotton/polyester fabrics using pad-cure methods. Thermal comfort properties of the fabrics were measured using Alambeta. The results indicated that the thickness of the fabrics incorporated with microcapsules increased depending on the amount of microcapsules added on the fabric. Thermal conductivity of the fabrics treated with polyurethane (PU) resin decreased while addition of microPCMs had almost no effect on the thermal conductivity. However, thermal resistance of the fabric increased as the fabric thickness increased or the thermal conductivity decreased. Air permeability and water vapor permeability of the fabrics treated with microPCMs were found to be lower than those of pristine fabrics while water vapor permeability of the fabrics treated with PU was found higher than pristine fabrics.     

Thermophysiological comfort properties of selected knitted fabrics and design of T-shirts

Thermal comfort is one of the most important components of comfort which shows physiological, psychological, and physical harmony between human body and environment. The heat and moisture transfer capacity of fabric from skin to environment affects the thermal comfort of garments. The transfer capacity depends on the characteristic features of raw materials and fabric structural properties. In this study, it is aimed to determine the advantages of knitted fabric types, taking into account the environmental condition and activity level by measuring the thermal comfort properties such as air permeability, wicking, moisture management, thermal and water vapor resistances. Two knitted structures composed of tuck and float combinations and six raw materials were chosen for the fabrics produced. According to the measurement results, the polyester and cotton/Coolmax fabrics with float stitches have had good liquid moisture transport properties. Besides, high air permeability and low water vapor resistance have been obtained in viscose and Tencel LF fabrics with tuck stitches. On the basis of the results obtained in this investigation, and taking into consideration thermal behavior of human body, four women’s and five men’s T-shirts are designed. These T-shirt designs may be helpful for further approaches on the optimization of thermal comfort for sports activities in hot environment.     

热湿舒适性智能织物的研究进展

针对当前空调制冷与供暖中造成的能源消耗激增与实现“双碳”的全球目标之间出现巨大矛盾,实现由智能织物对人体自身热湿舒适性调节从而降低能耗成为亟需解决的问题。根据当前热湿舒适性智能织物的研究,概述了人体热湿舒适性调节原理;介绍了由高性能材料(如高红外线反射、高导热、高红外线透过材料)制备的热湿舒适性智能织物以及通过纤维或织物结构控制实现的智能织物(如保暖、吸湿快干、智能热湿调节织物)。分析了不同调节方式的智能织物制备方法及现阶段面临的困难和挑战;提出可制备新型热湿刺激响应纤维,通过纤维的低成本、大规模生产达到智能热湿调节织物的生产及广泛应用;展望了热湿舒适性智能织物在“双碳”背景下,推动智能服装发展的应用前景。     

Stab resistance and thermophysiological comfort properties of boron carbide coated aramid and ballistic nylon fabrics

This research presents the stab resistance and thermo-physiological comfort properties of the fabrics prepared from high-performance fibres of aramid (i.e. Kevlar®) and ballistic nylon. The fabric samples were coated with boron carbide to improve the stab resistance properties. The quasistatic stab tests were performed using NIJ 0115.00 standard knife (P1) on the Instron tensile testing machine. The thermo-physiological comfort properties of the fabric samples were evaluated by measuring the air permeability, water-vapour resistance and thermal resistance. It was observed that the application of the coating significantly increased the stab resistance properties of the fabrics. Furthermore, the air permeability was significantly reduced; whereas, the water-vapour resistance and thermal resistance were significantly increased with the application of coating. Hence, the coated fabrics will have to compromise the comfort aspects to achieve the desired protection level, which is the prime requirement for the stab resistant textile materials.     

Effect of structural parameters on thermal protective performance and comfort characteristic of fabrics

In an attempt to understand the influence of basic structural parameters of fabrics on thermal protection and comfort, present study mainly focuses on analyzing effect of fabric weaving pattern and fabric weight. Fabric samples of three basic weaving patterns (plain, twill, and satin) and three different weights were prepared. Air permeability of the developed fabric samples was measured. Thermal protective performance of fabrics against radiant heat and flame exposures of two different intensities were measured. Spectral transmission behavior of fabrics was also studied. It was observed that for same fabric weight, protective performance and air permeability of satin woven fabrics were better as compared to the fabrics of other patterns. Protective performance increased and air permeability decreased as fabric weight increased for each type of woven structure included in this study. A new structural parameter is proposed which primarily influences the protective performance of fabrics exposed to either radiant heat, flame, or combined convective/radiant heat exposure.     

Study on effect of blend ratio on thermal comfort properties of cotton/nylon-blended fabrics with high-performance Kermel fibre

This study presents the thermal comfort properties of woven fabrics made of Kermel, cotton/nylon and cotton/nylon /Kermel-blended yarns. Our aim in this study is to combine the high comfort properties of cotton/nylon fibres with high thermal protective properties of Kermel fibre in different woven fabrics. Thus, Kermel (100%), cotton/nylon (50:50) and four blends of the 50% cotton fibres with nylon and Kermel (40:10, 30:20, 20:30 and 10:40) were spun on a ring-spinning frame and twisted into two-folded yarns with the same yarn count of 30/2(Ne) and twist level of 560 TPM. Using the produced yarns, woven fabrics with identical characteristic and structure were also produced. Then, the thermal comfort and physical properties of fabrics were studied in terms of fabric porosity, thermal resistance, thermal conductivity, water vapour resistance and air permeability. The results show that the porosity, air permeability and thermal resistance increase with Kermel fibre blend ratio. Conversely, the water vapour resistance decreases with increase of Kermel fibre blend ratio up to 40%, while 100% Kermel-woven fabric exhibits a higher water vapour resistance value. Nevertheless, the thermal conductivity of cotton/nylon-blended Kermel woven fabric is unchanged with increase of Kermel fibre blend ratio up to 40%, whereas at 100% Kermel fibre blend ratio, the lowest thermal conductivity is obtained. The obtained results implied that woven fabric produced from cotton/nylon (50/10) blended with 40% Kermel fibre resulted in proper thermal comfort properties.     

Study on thermal and evaporative resistances of multilayered fabric ensembles

The present work deals with the study on thermal and evaporative resistance of multilayered fabric ensembles meant for cold weather applications. Three-layered structure is used to study the thermal comfort properties. Knitted fabric and polytetrafluoroethylene coated fabrics were used in inner and outer layer, respectively. Needle punched fabrics produced from polyester fibre were used in middle layer. Fifteen different non-woven fabrics were produced according to Box and Behnken experimental design for three variables and three levels by varying mass per unit area, punch density and depth of needle penetration. The produced fabrics were evaluated for thermal and evaporative resistances with and without inner and outer layer fabrics. Thickness, air permeability, bulk density and porosity of the needle punched fabrics were studied. The properties of the fabrics were analyzed for statistical significance by using ‘Design-Expert’ statistical software. Artificial neural network model was developed to predict the properties of fabrics and validation of model was done with the testing data-set. The performance of prediction was evaluated by mean square error, mean absolute error percentage and correlation coefficient. It was concluded that the predicted properties of fabric correlated well with the experimental results.     

消防员防护服面料的热湿舒适性

为研究消防员防护服面料的舒适性并考察其是否满足欧美国家相关标准,选取了我国消防员防护服常用的几种面料,进行单层织物热阻和湿阻以及多层织物热阻、湿阻和总热损失的测试与分析,考察空气层对多层织物热阻的影响,并将测试结果与欧美标准的相关要求进行对比。结果表明:在厚度大致相同时,外层面料的密度对热阻和湿阻影响较大;因为隔热层材料是非织造布结构,热阻和湿阻较大;空气层的位置对多层织物的热阻值影响不大,但其厚度对多层织物的热阻影响较大;选取的几种面料组合,湿阻低于30 Pa·m~2/W,总热损失高于205 W/m~2,均满足欧美国家相关标准要求。     

改性聚丙烯酸类纤维吸湿发热机织物的开发

为研究吸湿发热保暖机织物的热湿舒适性,开发了6种不同结构的改性聚丙烯酸类纤维吸湿发热机织物。通过热湿舒适相关性能测试与分析,得出不同机织物结构参数对透气性、热阻、芯吸高度、液态水分管理以及吸湿发热性能的影响规律,为设计出兼具吸湿发热和导湿排汗性能的热湿舒适机织物提供参考。经测试发现:蜂巢组织能明显改善织物的保暖性和透气性,且织物由内层向外层形成回潮率递增的梯度结构,对水分管理和提高单向导湿性能有积极作用,三层蜂巢组织在提升织物吸湿发热性能上具有一定潜力。     

改性聚丙烯酸类纤维吸湿发热机织物的开发

为研究吸湿发热保暖机织物的热湿舒适性,开发了6种不同结构的改性聚丙烯酸类纤维吸湿发热机织物。通过热湿舒适相关性能测试与分析,得出不同机织物结构参数对透气性、热阻、芯吸高度、液态水分管理以及吸湿发热性能的影响规律,为设计出兼具吸湿发热和导湿排汗性能的热湿舒适机织物提供参考。经测试发现:蜂巢组织能明显改善织物的保暖性和透气性,且织物由内层向外层形成回潮率递增的梯度结构,对水分管理和提高单向导湿性能有积极作用,三层蜂巢组织在提升织物吸湿发热性能上具有一定潜力。     

Characterization based on the thermal capabilities of metallized fabrics equipped with hybrid conductive yarns for protective clothing

Electronic textiles are recognized for their conductive characteristics in various fields of research including medicine, communications, power and for the development of protective clothing. Out of the several types of conductive textile available, multi-component yarns and fabrics, produced from continuous copper filament as spiral covering on hybrid cover yarns, have never been investigated for their thermal capabilities. In this study, characterization based on the thermal properties for conventional copper core yarn’s fabric and newly developed copper cover yarn’s fabrics was carried out. The results demonstrate better conductivity of copper cover yarn’s fabrics as compared to the copper core conventional fabrics, which is attributed to its better conduction due to greater percentage of copper and direct contact between the heat flux transducers. With the higher porosity values for the newly developed fabric, the liquid water, water vapour and air transport capabilities, which are key aspects of thermal comfort, significantly improved.