Smart, Waterproof, Breathable Sportswear – A Review

Authors

  • Nalankilli Govindan Textile Chemistry Research and Innovation Centre, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) Selam Campus, Post Box No. 1037, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Abstract

This paper reviews the various works done in the development of waterproof, breathable sportswear. The moisture transport properties and various factors affecting it, in the sportswear fabrics are also discussed. More on that, the limitations of conventional waterproof breathable fabrics are overcome by redesigning the textile material surface, operating at a microscopic level using stimuli-responsive polymers (SRPs), phase change materials (PCMs), Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) etc., in the form of smart technology that facilitates active comfort to the wearer is also discussed. Special functionality imparted in sportswear by incorporating smart material in the form of smart coatings is also presented.

Author Biography

  • Nalankilli Govindan, Textile Chemistry Research and Innovation Centre, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) Selam Campus, Post Box No. 1037, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
    Professor of Textile Chemistry Textile Chemistry Research and Innovation Centre, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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Published

2018-02-28

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2018)

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Scholarly Articles

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