Characterization of cut resistance and comfort properties of protective gloves based on different materials. Issue 2 (1st February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ertekin, Mustafa; Ertekin, Gözde
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Textile Institute. Volume 111:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 163
• Publication Date: 2020-02-01
• Subjects: Protective gloves -- plating technique -- cut resistance -- comfort; Textile industry -- Periodicals; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2019.1627986
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-5000

Abstract

Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to characterize the mechanical and comfort properties of para-aramid protective gloves integrated with yarns having high comfort properties. For this purpose, different gloves have been designed with the combination of para-aramid and Type A (a blend of 85% polyester and 15% cotton fibres), Type B (polyester yarn with a cross-shaped cross section) or Type C (a channeled polyester yarn) yarns by using plating knitting technique. Cut resistance, body movement comfort (elasticity), thermo-physiological comfort (air permeability, thermal conductivity and water vapor permeability—WVP) and moisture management properties of these gloves were tested and evaluated statistically. The results revealed that fabric produced with para-aramid yarns in the face and back sides ( P / P b ) exhibits higher cut protection performance. Since these fabrics have lower elasticity, moisture transport capacity, thermal conductivity and WVP values, the use of para-aramid yarn as inner layer of the fabric (next to skin) leads to an uncomfortable feeling. Using Type C yarn as back material (next to skin) provides enhanced characteristics in terms of thermo-physiological comfort and moisture transport capacity. Also this fabric supports body movement comfort with a good elasticity property while its cut protection performance preserves at the same level like fabric produced with para-aramid yarns in the face and back sides ( P / P b ).