Studies on thermal and moisture properties of novel Eri silk knitted structures

PurposeEri is a short-stapled fibre that possesses an excellent soft feel and warmness to the wearer. Investigation of thermal comfort and moisture properties of Eri silk fabric provides the enhanced commercial scope for Eri silk-based clothing.Design/methodology/approachTo examine the impact of pro...

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Published in:Research journal of textile and apparel 2024-11, Vol.28 (4), p.839-856
Main Authors: Palaniappan, Gopalakrishnan, D., Anita Rachel, C.B., Sentilkumar, Senthil Kumar, Selvaraj, Kumar B., Senthil, E., Devaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blistering
Cellular structure
Cotton
Design factors
Fineness
Heat transfer
Knit goods
Moisture
Moisture content
Needlework
Permeability
Physical properties
Recreation demand
Silk
Skin
Textiles
Thermal comfort
Variance analysis
Wool
Yarn
Yarns
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Summary:PurposeEri is a short-stapled fibre that possesses an excellent soft feel and warmness to the wearer. Investigation of thermal comfort and moisture properties of Eri silk fabric provides the enhanced commercial scope for Eri silk-based clothing.Design/methodology/approachTo examine the impact of process factors on thermal and moisture properties, three different single knit Eri silk structures were made, each with a different loop length and yarn count. Three different linear densities of Eri silk spun yarn (15, 20 and 25 tex) were selected. Three distinct knitted constructions, including plain jersey, popcorn and cellular blister, were created, along with two different loop lengths.FindingsThe novel cellular blister structure has shown appreciable thermal comfort properties than the other two structures. Yarn fineness and loop length were significant with most of the thermal comfort properties.Research limitations/implicationsIn recent times the Eri silk production is completely domesticated, so the new demand can easily be met by the producers. This research will create a new scope for Eri silk fibres in sportswear and leisure wear.Originality/valueThis study was conducted to explore the influence of knit structure, loop length and yarn count on the thermal comfort properties of the clothing.
ISSN:1560-6074
2515-8090
DOI:10.1108/RJTA-11-2022-0131