Effect of yarn type on performance of diabetic socks
Articles > Article · 2022
Authors: Berna CÜREKLİBATIR ENCAN, Arzu MARMARALI
INDIAN JOURNAL OF FIBRE AND TEXTILE RESEARCH, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, Scopus, 2022, vol 47, pp 290-295
DOI: 10.56042/ijftr.v47i3.49041
Summary
<p>n this study, seven different samples have been knitted in jersey and piquet structures using various antibacterial yarns. Cotton, polyamide, lyocell, polyester, acrylic, viscose and their blends have been used to prepare samples. Samples are tested for thermal conductivity, air permeability, water vapor permeability, coefficient of friction, abrasion resistance, and recovery after compression. Acquired data are evaluated to determine the most appropriate type of yarn for diabetic socks. Test results show that antibacterial 100% polyester yarn is the optimum yarn for a diabetic sock among all the investigated yarns. This yarn has high air and water vapor permeability. It shows a low coefficient of friction, high abrasion resistance, and high recovery rate after compression. </p>