Investigation of thermo-physiological comfort characteristics of knitted fabrics made from regenerated cellulose and nylon blended mélange yarn

Abstract

This study investigates the comfort characteristics of mélange fabrics made from Tencel, Modal, Ecovero, and Bamboo fibers, each blended with 20% virgin nylon. The comfort properties of regenerated cellulosic fiber-blended mélange fabrics were evaluated by analyzing various parameters, including moisture management, breathability, hand feel, and thermal properties. Dimensional stability, spirality, pilling, and bursting strength were also examined to assess the physical performance of the fabrics. The experimental results revealed that Tencel-blended mélange fabric demonstrated superior comfort properties, offering better moisture management, breathability, hand feel, and thermal properties. Additionally, Tencel-blended mélange fabric showed higher bursting strength and optimal levels of dimensional stability and spirality compared to other regenerated cellulosic fiber-blended mélange fabrics. These findings underscore the suitability of Tencel-blended mélange fabrics for applications requiring excellent breathability, moisture management, and durability. The comprehensive analysis of various fabric blends provides valuable insights for optimizing fabric properties for specific end uses.