Comparative Analysis of Elastic Polyester Sportswear Fabrics with Printed Graphene Patterns

In this study two elastic polyester fabrics differentiated by a graphene-printed pattern, called honeycomb (HC) and spider web (SW), were analyzed with a focus on their thermal, mechanical, moisture management and sensorial properties, aiming to identify the fabric with the most elevated heat dissip...

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Published in:Materials 2023-03, Vol.16 (5), p.2028
Main Authors: Vasile, Simona, Georgievska, Magdalena, Copot, Cosmin, De Raeve, Alexandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical vapor deposition
Circuit printing
Conductivity
Cooling
Cotton fabrics
Dissipation
Elastic analysis
Electrodes
Fabrics
Graphene
Graphite
Heat conductivity
Mechanical properties
Moisture effects
Permeability
Physical properties
Polyesters
Printed circuits
Protective clothing
Radiation
Screen printing
Sensors
Software
Sport clothes
Textiles
Thermography
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Summary:In this study two elastic polyester fabrics differentiated by a graphene-printed pattern, called honeycomb (HC) and spider web (SW), were analyzed with a focus on their thermal, mechanical, moisture management and sensorial properties, aiming to identify the fabric with the most elevated heat dissipation and comfort for sportswear. The shape of the graphene-printed circuit did not lead to significant difference between the mechanical properties of the fabrics SW and HC assessed by the Fabric Touch Tester (FTT). Fabric SW outperformed fabric HC with respect of drying time, air permeability, moisture, and liquid management properties. On the other hand, both the Infrared (IR) thermography and FTT-predicted warmness clearly showed that fabric HC dissipates heat faster on its surface along the graphene circuit. This fabric was also predicted by the FTT as smoother and softer than fabric SW and had a better overall fabric hand. The results revealed that both graphene patterns resulted in comfortable fabrics with great potential applications in sportswear fields, in specific use scenario's.
ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma16052028