Assessment of Thermal and Transport Properties of Multilayer Fabric Structure used in Sport Shoes |
Author(s): |
Divyesh Parmar , L.D.College of Engineering; Prof. Ashwin Thakkar, L.D.College of Engineering |
Keywords: |
Multilayer Fabric Structure, Sport Shoes |
Abstract |
The present paper reports a detailed study on thermal and transport properties of multilayer fabric structure used in sports shoes. The kind of textiles worn close to the body inside the footwear (such as socks and liners) has a major impact on the rate of heat and sweat transport, which in turn is critical to microclimate parameters and comfort. Excessive humidity may also lead to the development of harmful microorganisms, and, as a consequence, to chronic foot diseases. In response to the thermal effect, the human organism reacts by dilation of skin vessels and increased skin blood flows, which may result in an excessive load on the vascular system in the lower extremities. Four samples of multilayer fabric have been prepared. PVC and PU coated thermal bonded nonwoven fabric used as the upper layer. 3D mesh fabric and PU foam used as the middle layer. Polyester knitted fabric used as the inner layer, common for all samples. In this, an attempt was made to study the thermal and transport properties such as thermal insulation, water vapour permeability, absorbency of fabric and air permeability of different type’s multilayer fabric structure used in sports shoes. |
Other Details |
Paper ID: IJSRDV4I21598 Published in: Volume : 4, Issue : 2 Publication Date: 01/05/2016 Page(s): 1202-1204 |
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