ANALYZING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AIR PERMEABILITY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES

Daniel Onuț BADEA, Oana Roxana CHIVU, Doru Costin DARABONT

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Workers need to wear protective clothing in hazardous environments to stay safe. If protective equipment is not used correctly or causes discomfort, it can reduce its effectiveness and put workers at risk. It's essential to ensure that work can be done safely and comfortably. In the textile industry, fabric features were often described by air permeability. This research examines how different fabric patterns affect comfort by analyzing air permeability. The study explores the air permeability of six fabric samples in dry and wet conditions, showing that treating them with a saline solution during conditioning can impact their comfort.


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