Wicking and Moisture Management Testing
topic
Wicking rate and moisture management of knitted performance fabrics is measured by the Moisture Management Tester per AATCC 195 that measures liquid spreading rate and area on both fabric surfaces, by vertical wicking height after defined time, and by drying rate after defined water addition, providing a multi-parameter moisture management index that characterises the fabric's ability to transport sweat away from the skin surface.
Role
Quantifies the moisture management performance that is the primary functional claim of performance sportswear and active knitwear, with wicking and moisture management test data enabling objective performance comparison between fabric constructions and fibre types for sports textile product development and verifying that performance claims made for finished sportswear products are supported by measured fabric moisture transport behaviour.
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