A Multi Directional Wicking Instrument to Measure Wicking Characteristics of Fabrics Under Dynamic Movements

摘要

In most of the standard test methods and research findings, wicking test is?carried?out when the fabric is in static state. The results from these test method, would not provide?sufficient?information for designing active sportswear. Since, sportswear will undergo different dynamic movements during?each and every?action. To overcome this issue, an instrument was developed to test the liquid transport characteristics of fabric during various dynamic movements or deformations. A thermal camera was used to acquire exact measure of liquid spread on any type of fabric without?assistance of help of any colored solution. For validating this instrument, three types of knitted fabric widely used in sportswear along with?elastane?composition were used. The results obtained from this instrument and standard test methods are having high correlation.