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Determining temperature regulating factor for apparel fabrics containing phase change material

Determining temperature regulating factor for apparel fabrics containing phase change material Purpose – In order to characterize the temperature regulating ability of fabrics containing phase change material (PCM), the test instrument has been designed and built. Design/methodology/approach – To assess temperature regulating ability, temperature regulating factor (TRF) is determined. TRF is defined by Hittle as a quotient of the amplitude of the temperature variation of the hot plate and the amplitude of the heat flux variation divided by the steady state heat resistance of the fabric. Findings – The test instrument presented here is intended to be used for testing steady state and transient state characteristics of the apparel fabrics containing the PCMs. Practical implications – This test instrument can be used in quality control during the manufacture of fabrics containing PCMs. TRF can be used in clothing industry to establish the criteria for comfort parameters of textiles. Originality/value – The instrument can provide information for the fabric and garment designers and be useful in quality control during the manufacture of fabrics with the microPCMs. The TRF can be used in the clothing industry to establish the criteria for the comfort parameters of textiles. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0955-6222
DOI
10.1108/09556220510590902
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Abstract

Purpose – In order to characterize the temperature regulating ability of fabrics containing phase change material (PCM), the test instrument has been designed and built. Design/methodology/approach – To assess temperature regulating ability, temperature regulating factor (TRF) is determined. TRF is defined by Hittle as a quotient of the amplitude of the temperature variation of the hot plate and the amplitude of the heat flux variation divided by the steady state heat resistance of the fabric. Findings – The test instrument presented here is intended to be used for testing steady state and transient state characteristics of the apparel fabrics containing the PCMs. Practical implications – This test instrument can be used in quality control during the manufacture of fabrics containing PCMs. TRF can be used in clothing industry to establish the criteria for comfort parameters of textiles. Originality/value – The instrument can provide information for the fabric and garment designers and be useful in quality control during the manufacture of fabrics with the microPCMs. The TRF can be used in the clothing industry to establish the criteria for the comfort parameters of textiles.

Journal

International Journal of Clothing Science and TechnologyEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 1, 2005

Keywords: Temperature measurement; Dynamics; Thermal efficiency; Textile industry

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