FIBER SCIENCE TERM PROJECT

SMART ATHLETICISM GARMENT

The qualities of the sports wear can change so many things for athletes. For an athlete his outfit is a tool that can enhance his performance, there is a relationship like an F1 pilot and his vehicle.

PROPERTIES OF PRODUCT▫ Waterproof

• Moisture

▫ Water vapour transfer

▫ Protection under windy conditions

▫ Elasticity

▫ Durability

▫ Enhanced performance

▫ Heat transfer

Waterproof

Protection from unexpected weather conditions

provided with three layered fabric.

3 layered structure

provided that when water

and wind could not get in,

water vapour can remove. It

stabilise the body

temperature and also these

properties give possibilities

of better performance.

GORE-TEX®

One of the textile

technology that provides a

breathable and

waterproof, layered

structured fabric is named

Gore-Tex. This technology

is a good example of how

layered fabrics work.

Water Vapour Transfer

Removing the water vapour (perspiration) from skin is raleted with the type of fibres used in the construction of the textiles.

Moisture is transported in textiles through capillary action. In

textiles, the emptiness between the fibers form tubes, which act as

capillaries, and takes away the liquid from the surface.

Protection under windy

conditions

With all of the

functional layers

fabric also gain an

essentian property

that protects from

wind changes.

Elasticity

Fabric stretch can be created by many different methods, such as:

1.Molecular chain geometry

2.Yarn processing

3.Structures

4.Finishing process(mercerization)

Todays strecth garments condition comfort and fit are most important Some information about Elastane yarns And statistical data for elastane

• Key strech points on the body.

Most important characteristics of clothing for sports

or fitness:

1. Comfort

2. Freedom of movement

3. Breathability

4. Machine washable

5. Durability

6. Fit

7. Lightweight

Characteristics of clothing

High-temperature dyeing or lamination can damage the stretch and recovery properties of some stretch fibres.

Therefore in soft-shell outerwear where there is only a need for moderate comfort stretch, the new generation of bi-component stretch fibres can be considered Lycra® T400 is a new bi-component-filament yarn.

Lycra fabric is one of the best durability.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE

Enhanced Performance

• increase the oxygen levels in

body tissues

• reduces the feeling of fatigue

• improved metabolism

• increased energy

HEAT TRANSFER

Heat Transfer

There are 6 billion

pores per square inch

1 that provides the

exchange of heat and

moisture

PCM is added into acrylic, viscos,and polyester .

Opening Cones

Open at higher temperatures or high levels of activity :

At high tempratures or during sporting activity, the

correspondingly high level of moisture development causes

the structure of the product membrane to open. Excess heat

can escape to the outside.

HEAT/HIGH ACTIVITY

In nature:

1. Pine cones open

In the membrane:

2. Polymer structure opens and

becomes extremely permeable.

3. Excess body heat and moisture

can escape to the outside air.

4. Wind and waterproof.

Closing The Cones

Closed at lower temperatures or periods of inactivity:

Due to the low moisture development at low

temperatcontracts ures or during rest periods, structure of the

membrane and retains the heat close to the body. Shivering

or cooling is effectively prevented.

COLD / INACTIVITY

In nature:

1. Pine cone is closed.

In the membrane:

2. Polymer structure contracts and

thus ensures better insulation.

3. High level of heat retention and

breathability create a pleasant

body climate.

4. Wind and waterproof.

PCM (Phase Change Materials)

PCM is added into acrylic, viscos,and polyester

PCM (Phase change materials) is captured

in microcapsules.

The structure of PCM

To conclude…

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