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International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)

e-ISSN: 2395-0056

Volume: 10 Issue: 08 | Aug 2023

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THERMAL BEHAVIOUR OF SOCKS MATUR ROHITH KUMAR1, A.K CHOUDHARY2 1 Students, Department of Textile Technology, DR. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

2 professor, Department of Textile Technology, DR. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------To study the influence of G.S.M and course per inch and Abstract - Preserving the consistency in human health, wales per inch on dry rate of socks.

regular physical activity is required. Athletes and sportspeople choose activewear of socks to attain comfort and functional support during a variety of activities like walking, stretching, jogging, etc. Every fabric intended for active wear must have the ability to manage moisture, as this determines how comfortable the fabric will be when used to make active wear of socks .The air and water vapour permeability of a fabric also affects how well it manages moisture. By making the best selection of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, coatings, laminates etc. and also design elements of socks, high performance of socks can be developed to meet the fundamental and basic functional needs of users in terms of comfort, breathability, light weight, anti-static, and anti-odor qualities. The aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between the fabric's characteristics and its ability to conduct heat. It was found that the thermal conductivity of sock was positively proportional to yam count, GSM and thickness. No relevant work is done on the comparison of thermal properties of different types of socks. By this we can say which type of sock is preferable.

1.1 Heat Transfer Heat is the transfer of energy from a warmer object to a cooler object. It can be transferred in three ways: By conduction By convection By radiation 

Conduction is one of the modes of heat transfer that takes place when the two surfaces having temperature difference, comes in contact with each other.

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Convection is the movement of heat by a fluid such as water or air. The fluid moves from one location to another, transferring heat along with it.

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Heat loss by radiation is the process by which thermal energy travels from a heated to a cold surface via electromagnetic waves.

1.2 Air Permeability

1.INTRODUCTION

Air permeability is the measure of the ease with which air can pass through a fabric. It is an important characteristic of textiles, especially in applications such as clothing, where breathability is important for comfort.

Socks are an important part of our clothing and are necessary for everyday activities to avoid the discomfort of the foot due to moisture coupling in the shoes during continuous wearing. Socks in shoes offer less air circulation than other clothing on the body, socks need to perform better in terms of comfort. The feeling of pleasure or relaxation is defined as comfort. When heat and water vapor pass through the garment, the wearer feels comfort. Thermo-physiological comfort is related to a garment's ability to transfer heat and moisture, which aids in the maintenance of the body's thermal balance at various activity levels.

1.3 Dry Rate The term "dry time" in relation to fabric, it generally refers to the length of time it takes for a fabric to air dry after it has been washed or wetted. The dry time can be affected by various factors such as the type of fabric, its weight, the level of humidity, and the temperature of the surrounding environment.

Objectives:

2. Material and Methods

To study the influence of wales per inch and courses per inch on the thermal comfort.

TYPES GSM THICK OF NESS SOCKS

To study the influence of G.S.M on thermal comfort of socks.

g/m mm

Impact Factor value: 8.226

tex

0.39

CPI WPI TIGHTNE SS FACTOR √tex/l(cm )

To study the air permeability of socks.

YARN LOOP COUNT LENGT H

248 0.95

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