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Effect of Yarn Type on Performance of Diabetic Socks


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1 Emel Akın Vocational Training School, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
2 Textile Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
 

In 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 vapour permeability, coefficient of friction, abrasion resistance and recovery after compression. Acquired data are evaluated to determine the most appropriate type of yarn to be used for the 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 vapour permeability. It shows low coefficient of friction, high abrasion resistance, and high recovery rate after compression.

Keywords

Acrylic, Antibacterial Yarn, Clothing Comfort, Cotton, Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Sock, Lyocell, Polyamide, Polyester, Viscose.
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B Cureklibatir Encan
Emel Akın Vocational Training School, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
A. Marmarali
Textile Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey

Abstract


In 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 vapour permeability, coefficient of friction, abrasion resistance and recovery after compression. Acquired data are evaluated to determine the most appropriate type of yarn to be used for the 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 vapour permeability. It shows low coefficient of friction, high abrasion resistance, and high recovery rate after compression.

Keywords


Acrylic, Antibacterial Yarn, Clothing Comfort, Cotton, Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Sock, Lyocell, Polyamide, Polyester, Viscose.

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