1. Breathability principle and importance
Breathability refers to the ability of a material to allow air or water vapor to pass through, and is one of the important indicators for evaluating the comfort of fabrics. For technology cloth, its breathability mainly depends on the comprehensive effects of fiber structure, fabric organization, post-processing process and coating technology.
Fiber structure: Technology cloth usually uses microfibers or ultrafine fibers. These fibers have a small diameter and a large specific surface area, which is conducive to the penetration of air and water vapor. The arrangement and interweaving density of fibers also affect breathability.
Fabric organization: The fabric organization design of technology cloth is often more complex. By changing the interweaving method of warp and weft yarns, more microporous structures are formed, thereby improving breathability.
Post-processing process: Including brushing, sanding, wrinkling and other treatments, which can increase the roughness and fluffiness of the fabric surface and further improve breathability.
Coating technology: During the coating process, Technology cloth will select resins or polymers with good breathability, and control the coating thickness at the same time to ensure that the breathability is not affected while maintaining waterproof and anti-fouling properties.
Excellent breathability is of great significance for improving wearing comfort, regulating body temperature, and keeping the skin dry. Especially in the fields of sportswear, outdoor equipment, household goods, etc., breathability has become an important consideration for consumers when choosing products.
2. Advantages of breathability of technology cloth
Improve comfort: Good breathability can ensure that the sweat and moisture generated by the human body during activities are quickly discharged, avoiding the feeling of stuffiness and humidity, and improving wearing comfort.
Regulate body temperature: Through the regulation of breathability, technology cloth can automatically adjust body temperature according to the ambient temperature and human activity status, and keep the human body in the most suitable and comfortable state.
Health and environmental protection: Good breathable cloth is conducive to reducing bacterial growth, reducing the risk of skin diseases and allergic symptoms, and the application of environmentally friendly materials is also in line with modern people's pursuit of healthy life.
Extend service life: Fabrics with good air permeability can reduce the erosion of sweat and moisture on fibers and extend the service life of products.
3. Technologies and methods for achieving air permeability
Fiber selection and modification: Select fibers with excellent air permeability, such as polyester fibers, nylon fibers, etc., and modify them by chemical or physical methods to improve the air permeability of fibers.
Fabric structure design: Use loose fabric structures, such as plain weave, twill, satin, etc., to increase the gaps inside the fabric and improve air permeability. By changing the interweaving density and arrangement of warp and weft yarns, more microporous structures are formed.
Post-processing process optimization: Through post-processing processes such as brushing, sanding, and wrinkling, the roughness and fluffiness of the fabric surface are increased to improve air permeability. Use environmentally friendly finishing agents and auxiliaries to ensure the safety and environmental protection of the product.
Coating and composite technology: In the coating process, select resins or polymers with good air permeability, and control the thickness and uniformity of the coating. Through composite technology, fabrics with different properties are combined to form a composite material with multiple functions, which not only maintains breathability, but also has waterproof and anti-fouling properties.
4. Application prospects and case analysis
Sportswear: In the field of sportswear, the excellent breathability of technology fabrics has been widely used. Sports T-shirts and shorts with microporous breathable technology can quickly expel sweat and moisture during exercise, keeping the body dry and comfortable.
Outdoor equipment: In the field of outdoor equipment, the breathability of technology fabrics is also crucial. Outdoor jackets and tents made of waterproof and breathable fabrics can ensure the free flow of air and water vapor while maintaining waterproof performance, improving the comfort and safety of outdoor activities.
Home furnishings: In the field of home furnishings, the breathability of technology fabrics also plays an important role. Using sofa covers and mattress covers with good breathability can reduce the accumulation of sweat and moisture, keeping the home environment dry and comfortable.