The Effect of Stretching on Ultraviolet Protection of Cotton and Cotton/Coolmax-Blended Weft Knitted Fabric in a Dry State

In this paper, the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of weft knitted fabrics made from 20Ne cotton yarn, Coolmax yarn and their blends in dry, relaxed and stretched states were studied. According to the fibre composition, samples were divided into three groups: Group I (single cotton yarn); Group...

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Main Authors: Sun-pui Ng, Lim-yung Yam, Chi-wai Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
dry
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/6/11/4985