Enhancing Drying Performance: Analyzing Fabric Parameters in Active Sportswear

This research focuses on the importance of quick drying in active sportswear clothing, or athletic wear, and aims to scientifically investigate the sweat-drying performances of different types of knitted fabrics used in such clothing. The study evaluates various fabric parameters, including fiber type, moisture management properties, air permeability, surface texture, thickness, and weight, to understand their impact on drying performance. The research also considers the environmental effects on drying performance by studying different air flow and sweat volume exposure levels. The study evaluates the performance of commercially available fabrics commonly used in active sportswear, including natural, synthetic, and blended fabrics. The results indicate that synthetic fabrics generally have better drying performance compared to natural fabrics, and the drying performance improves with increased air flow and sweat volume. Fabrics with a higher percentage of synthetic fiber exhibit better moisture management capacity and air permeability. The research also develops a model to demonstrate the significant impact of fabric parameters such as surface texture, air permeability, sweat volume, air flow, moisture capacity, wetting time, and thickness on the drying performance of active sportswear fabrics. The findings of this research can assist both academic and industrial researchers in selecting appropriate fabric types and properties based on the wearer’s needs and environmental conditions.