The Relationship between Ultraviolet Protection Factor and Fibre Content

Eddie Lim-yung YAM; Chi-wai KAN; Jimmy Kwok-cheong LAM; Sun-pui NG; Hong HU; Chun-wah Marcus YUEN

doi:10.4188/jte.59.83

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The Relationship between Ultraviolet Protection Factor and Fibre Content

Eddie Lim-yung YAM, Chi-wai KAN, Jimmy Kwok-cheong LAM, Sun-pui NG, Hong HU, Chun-wah Marcus YUEN

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Keywords: Fibre content, Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), Knitted fabric, Supima cotton, Coolmax

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2013 Volume 59 Issue 4 Pages 83-86

DOI https://doi.org/10.4188/jte.59.83

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Abstract

Research works were carried out to understand the effects of different fibre content on the ultraviolet (UV) protection properties of plain knitted fabrics. Fibre type does affect the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of knitted fabric because of the different chemical structures. Generally speaking, coolmax fabric provided the best sun protection, followed by polyester fabric and blended fabric, while cotton fabric provided the poorest sun protection.

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