MOISTURE-ABSORBING EXOTHERMIC FABRIC AND MOISTURE-ABSORBING EXOTHERMIC GARMENT

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a garment having body-warming effect and easy for the body to make a motion when worn, and to provide a fabric suitable for the same. PSOLUTION: The fabric contains composite yarns comprising inelastic fibers and elastic fibers. The fabric has the following characteristics: elongation percentage under constant load is 15%; elastic recovery percentage of elongation under constant load is 35%; and temperature elevation at the surface when moisture is absorbed is 1C. The garment such as sportswear or underwear includes the fabric in at least a part thereof. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO