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Biomimetics of Plant Structure in Knitted Fabrics to Improve the Liquid Water Transport Properties

¹ Institute of Textiles and Clothing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
² College of Textiles and Clothing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: tcfanjt{at}inet.polyu.edu.hk.

	Abstract

Biomimetics of the branching structure of a plant can improve the water absorption and one-way transport property of the fabric. The present work focused on the development of a branching network in knitted fabrics to improve liquid water transport properties. Fabrics developed with such a branching structure and made from different combinations of yarns exhibited faster water absorption and improved moisture management property, as measured on the Transplanar Water Transport Tester and Moisture Management Tester. Furthermore, the novel structure also improved the air permeability of the fabric. The improved water absorption rate, moisture management property and air permeability are beneficial to clothing comfort.

First published on October 29, 2009
Textile Research Journal 2009, doi:10.1177/0040517509340600


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