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Anatomy of sportswear and leisurewear: Scope of Spandex fibres.

  • 출판일2001.09
  • 저자
  • 서지사항
  • 등록일 2016.11.02
  • 조회수 396
Protection, comfort and shape retention are the principal parameters in sportswear and leisurewear design - a new approach is discussed and the role of fibres based on polyurethane block copolymers. The chemistry of Spandex fibres is explained. Recent developments in Shape Memory Polyurethanes are reviewed and the manufacturers who developed them. The logic and anatomy of comfortable, functional sportswear is discussed with stretch ratios. High-energy expenditure sports take into account metabolic heat generated. Eleven desirable attributes for sportswear are listed, and a multi-layer fabric structure described. The relationship of wicking and spreading or evaporating layers is assessed. Spandex yarn choice is surveyed with polyester substitutes and appropriate blends. Global sportswear market/growth is summarized. (2 fig, 1 tab, 29 ref).