The relationship between ultraviolet protection factor and fibre content

Eddie Lim Yung Yam; Chi Wai Kan; Jimmy Kwok Cheong Lam; Sun Pui Ng; Hong Hu; Chun Wah Marcus Yuen

doi:10.4188/jte.59.83

The relationship between ultraviolet protection factor and fibre content

Eddie Lim Yung Yam, Chi Wai Kan, Jimmy Kwok Cheong Lam, Sun Pui Ng, Hong Hu, Chun Wah Marcus Yuen

Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies (SEHS)

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Abstract

Research works were carried out to understand the effects of different fibre content on the ultraviolet (UV) protection properties of plain knitted fabrics. Fibre type does affect the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of knitted fabric because of the different chemical structures. Generally speaking, coolmax fabric provided the best sun protection, followed by polyester fabric and blended fabric, while cotton fabric provided the poorest sun protection.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-86
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Textile Engineering
Volume	59
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4188/jte.59.83
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

Coolmax
Fibre content
Knitted fabric
Supima cotton
Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF)

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