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Directional water transport tester (DWTT) for fabrics

Date:
October 3, 2016
Source:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary:
A method and instrument for measuring water absorption and transport properties of fabrics has been created by scientists.
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This Directional Water Transport Tester(DWTT) is a sensitive, accurate and reliable instrument for fabrics' water absorption and transport measurements developed by researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. DWTT's measurements are based on gravimetric and image analysis of water absorbed by a fabric. Then it can trace the direction of water spread and measure the amount of water transported on the skin. The DWTT can release water continuously and controllably to simulate different sweating levels. The DWTT measurement is fast and cost-effective. With this instrument, textile industry can characterize fabrics efficiently. It helps product developers to select suitable fabrics for different garments.

Special Features and Advantages:

• Capable of tracing the direction of water transport

• Versatile in terms of the types of fabrics could be tested

• Measurement of water absorption and transport properties of fabrics under different sweating levels


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