Transfer Wicking Mechanisms of Knitted Fabrics Used as Undergarments for Outdoor Activities

Textile Research Journal

Volumn 72, Issue 8, 2002, Pages 727-734

  Zhuang, Q ^a   Harlock, S C ^b   Brook, D B ^b  

^a DONGHUA UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

POLYESTERS; WATER;

CLOTHING SYSTEMS;

KNIT FABRICS;

KNITTED FABRIC; SPORTSWEAR; TEMPERATURE; UNDERWEAR; WICKING;

EID: 0036686535     PISSN: 00405175     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/004051750207200813     Document Type: Article

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