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{"title":"Natural Dyeing of Vacuum Plasma-Treated Silk Fabric with Hypericum Perforatum and Estimation of Dyeing Characteristics with an Optimizable Neural Network Model","authors":"Can Eyupoglu,&nbsp;Seyda Eyupoglu,&nbsp;Nigar Merdan,&nbsp;Zeynep Omerogullari Basyigit","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00936-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00936-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study examines the effects of air plasma pre-treatment on the dyeability behavior of silk fabric. Air plasma pre-treatment was applied to both degummed and raw silk fabric samples with different exposure times to modify the fabric surface and make the dyeing process greener and more sustainable. The silk fabric samples were dyed with the natural dye extracted from tipton weed (<i>hypericum perforatum</i>) using an ecological microwave-assisted method. Due to determining the effect of plasma pre-treatment on silk fabric samples, scanning electron microscope and Fourier-transform infrared analysis was achieved. Furthermore, the effect of plasma exposure and dyeing time on colorimetric and fastness properties was investigated. The etching effect of plasma pre-treatment on silk fabric samples was determined using scanning electron microscopic analysis. The experimental results show that plasma pre-treatment, plasma exposure time, and dyeing time affected fastness and colorimetric characteristics. The color strength of samples increased with the degummed process and plasma treatment. The color change of samples improved from 3–4 to 4 with an increase in plasma exposure time for raw silk fabric samples. Rubbing fastness of raw silk fabric samples rose to 5 with plasma treatment. For degummed silk fabric samples, significant improvements in fastness properties have not been seen after plasma treatment. In this study, an optimizable neural network (ONN) model with a Bayesian optimizer was proposed and implemented for predicting the dyeing characteristics of silk fabrics, which are wet and dry rubbing fastness, color change, <i>L</i>, <i>a</i>, <i>b</i>, and <i>K/S</i>. The R-squared (<i>R</i>²), mean absolute error (<i>MAE</i>), root mean squared error (<i>RMSE</i>), and mean squared error (<i>MSE</i>) metrics were used to evaluate the success of the proposed model in terms of predicting the dyeing characteristics. Experimental results indicate that the proposed ONN model is successful in predicting the dyeing properties of silk fabrics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2043 - 2056"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12221-025-00936-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanical and low-velocity impact properties of sandwich Carbon/Alfa and Kevlar/Alfa fiber-reinforced epoxy for wind turbine blade","authors":"Toufik Djedid,&nbsp;Abdelkader Nour,&nbsp;Racha Boukaraoun,&nbsp;Jean B. Casimir,&nbsp;Salah Aguib,&nbsp;Chouaib Aribi,&nbsp;Besma. R. Baali,&nbsp;Amine Houari,&nbsp;Amir Bencheikh","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00945-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00945-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the mechanical and low-velocity impact properties of two varieties of sandwich composites made of an epoxy resin matrix reinforced by a 40wt.% of Carbon/Alfa and or 40wt.% of Kevlar/Alfa satin cloth from long Alfa fibers for wind turbine blade manufacturing. An alkali and thermal treatments were realized to improve both of interfacial bonding between Alfa satin cloth and carbon or Kevlar skins with the matrix. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and chemical decomposition of treated and untreated fibers lead to prove the treatment efficiency. Chemical analyses performed on fibers provided the cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin contents which were applied to establish that the rate of cellulose is more important for the treated fibers than for the untreated ones. The thermogravimetric (TGA) and differential thermogravimetric (DTG) analyses showed better thermal stability. The Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed an increasing in the heat amount as a function of increasing the volume fraction of Alfa fibers. FTIR, SEM and chemical decomposition of Alfa fibers analysis have shown the effectiveness of alkaline treatment with increases the cellulose and a good interfacial adhesion between the treated fibers and the matrix. The static and low-velocity impact tests of Carbon-Alfa/Epoxy and Kevlar-Alfa/Epoxy give 6.81 ± 0.65 GPa and 5.42 ± 0.59 GPa in tension; 4.64 ± 0.25 GPa and 3.42 ± 0.74 GPa in 3-points bending; 11.51 ± 0.39 GPa and 8.04 ± 0.01 GPa in compression and 33.96 J and 34.15 J in impact strength.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2131 - 2146"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prepared 13X Zeolite from Local Natural Clay as a Promising Adsorbent for the Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Aqueous Medium","authors":"Abdelaziz Arroussi,&nbsp;Hamza Laksaci,&nbsp;Mohammed Djaafri,&nbsp;Abderrahmane Hiri,&nbsp;Omar Khelifi,&nbsp;Mahmut Özacar,&nbsp;Burak Ünlü,&nbsp;Khadidja Merabti,&nbsp;Manel Bouyoucef,&nbsp;Slimane Kalloum","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00930-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00930-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Textile dyeing processes generate large amounts of wastewater containing various dye compounds, especially malachite green, which raises environmental concerns due to its persistence in water and potential toxicity. This study describes the synthesis of a new zeolite derived for the first time from red clay deposits in the Adrar region (Algeria). The X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis was conducted to investigate the chemical composition of the raw red clay, revealing SiO₂ and Al₂O₃ as its major components. Zeolite 13X was produced by initially mixing natural red clay with NaOH, followed by calcination at 600 °C. Various characterization techniques, including XRD, SEM, and FTIR, were performed to verify the structure, surface morphology, and chemical properties of the synthesized zeolite. Malachite green (MG) adsorption tests were conducted on the material, with key parameters like contact time, pH, temperature, and initial dye concentration optimized to enhance removal capacity. The results indicated that the isotherms were accurately modeled by the Langmuir isotherm, which confirms homogenous and monolayer sorption together with a highest removal capacity of 91.92 mg/g. It was found that the pseudo-second-order model was the most suitable for explaining with <span>({R}^{2}=0.994)</span>. Calculations were also performed for thermodynamic parameters, such as variations in standard entropy (Δ<i>S</i>), enthalpy (Δ<i>H</i>), and Gibb's free energy (Δ<i>G</i>). The results show that the sorption process of MG dye by zeolite 13X is spontaneous and exothermic. Furthermore, superior regeneration was observed for 13X-NRC using a 50/50 (v/v) water–ethanol mixture over four cycles. The 13X zeolite derived from local red clay provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for the removal of MG dye from wastewater.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2031 - 2041"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation and Characterization of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate-Based Composites from Footwear Scraps and Peanut Fiber for Value-Added Products","authors":"Saidur Rahman Shakil,&nbsp;Most. Nilufa Yeasmin,&nbsp;S. M. R. Asif,&nbsp;Umme Habiba Nila,&nbsp;Md. Abdul Mottalib","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00943-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00943-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solid waste from the leather and footwear industries is a concern for developed and developing countries since they pose serious environmental and health threats. This study aimed to prepare insole material from leather waste, vinyl acetate (EVA), and peanut shell fiber (PF), considering the waste management technique of “Recycling” into action. Prepared composite materials were characterized by FTIR, FESEM, EDX, XRD, and TGA to analyze their suitability as insole components of footwear. FESEM images of composites indicate EVA, leather scraps, peanut shells, and aluminum oxide amalgamated to produce a durable insole sheet. Tensile strength, percentage of elongation, stitch tear strength, and flexing index of leather—EVA matrix enforced by peanut and aluminum oxide (LEPA1) were 9.25 N/mm², 41.28%, 80.75 N/mm, and 3.80, respectively. Hardness and water absorption of LEPA1 were found to be 85.75 and 0.84, respectively, which were higher than the control leather fiber and EVA matrix (LE). The best result was found from 20% leather scrap fiber and 80% EVA in the presence of peanut shell fiber and aluminum oxide which are used as reinforcement materials. This result suggests that EVA, leather fiber, and peanut fiber-based composite have promising potential for use as insole material in shoe manufacturing with improved mechanical properties. The nobility of this approach not only conserves natural resources but also reduces the need for virgin materials, thereby lessening the environmental impact of leather waste. Furthermore, the circular economy model supports sustainable business practices and can enhance the reputation of the industry that adopts this innovative solution.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2159 - 2174"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Layering Sequences of Fibreglass Meshes: Effects on the Quasi-static Indentation and Flexural Properties of Kenaf/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Composites","authors":"Mohamad Yusuf Salim,&nbsp;Muhamad Fauzi Muhammad Fitri,&nbsp;Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Rizal,&nbsp;Abu Bakar Mohd Supian,&nbsp;Mohd Haziq Dzulkifli,&nbsp;Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas,&nbsp;Shukur Abu Hassan","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00941-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00941-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Kenaf fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites are extensively utilised due to their eco-friendly nature and high strength. This study examines the flexural characteristics of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) composites that are strengthened with kenaf yarn and fibreglass mesh. It reveals how the arrangement of the fibre layers affects the flexural properties. The composites were manufactured utilising hand layup and compression moulding processes. They were constructed with stacking orientations of 0°/45°/− 45°/90° and stacked with KKKK, GKKGKKG (KGRP-1), KKGGGKK (KGRP-2), and KGKGKGK (KGRP-3) for fibreglass mesh/kenaf yarn-reinforced ABS. The KGRP-1 structure exhibited superior resistance to indentation, with a load of 3234.6 N, owing to the outer fibreglass layers effectively spreading the stress uniformly and preventing deformation. On the other hand, the KGRP-3 design demonstrated exceptional flexural strength, reaching 73.5 MPa, thanks to the arrangement of kenaf and fibreglass layers. This arrangement effectively balanced the forces of tension and compression, resulting in an enhanced flexural response overall. The performance disparities underscore the significance of material arrangement in maximising the characteristics of hybrid composites. Optimising the stacking sequences of thermoplastic composites can enhance the performance and sustainability of structural applications. This study demonstrates that kenaf fibre provides a sustainable and efficient reinforcement for ABS composites, hence encouraging the use of environmentally friendly materials in many industries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2057 - 2068"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Yarn Texturization and Lamination Process on Thermal Properties of E-Glass Knitted Fabric","authors":"Sangavi Thirumurthy,&nbsp;Hema Garg,&nbsp;Viraj Uttamrao Somkuwar,&nbsp;Bipin Kumar","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00918-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00918-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rapid advancement in technical textiles has widened the scope of high-performance materials to address specific requirements in the industrial sector. The automotive sector is a key market for technical textiles, which require specific functions such as thermal insulation of components in the engine chamber. The existing thermal insulation materials face challenges, such as poor formability, delamination, and rigidity. Weft-knitted fabrics stand out for their excellent extensibility and elasticity, amongst the various types of fabrics. This study, therefore, focuses on developing 1 × 1 rib weft-knitted fabrics of E-glass fibre laminated with aluminium foil to analyse their thermal protective performance. Fabric samples were produced using untextured and texturized E-glass multi-filament yarn, and their laminated counterparts were prepared. The thermal protective performance was assessed in contact heat at 100 °C and 250 °C, radiant heat at 40 kW/m² and 80 kW/m², and flame exposure test at 80 kW/m². The results depict that the fabric made of texturized E-glass multi-filamentyarn provided better thermal protection performance in all three modes of heat transfer tests, particularly in double-layer configurations. Laminated fabrics demonstrated enhanced thermal performance, showing higher threshold time than non-laminated fabrics, suggesting potential applications requiring high thermal insulation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2189 - 2201"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-Strength and Stretchable Fabric-Reinforced Hydrogel Composites: Their Applications on the Removal of Methylene Blue","authors":"Umit Koc,&nbsp;Yakup Aykut,&nbsp;Recep Eren","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00938-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00938-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present paper reports a research for the preparation of the highly stretchable fabric-reinforced composite with enhanced mechanical properties. Removal of methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution was studied using Cotton-polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers woven fabric reinforced hydrogel composite with enhanced mechanical stability. The composite hydrogel comprised tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as the crosslinking agent. The morphology and properties of PVA/Cotton fabric reinforced hydrogel composites were characterized through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Moreover, the electrochemical measurements of the MB were investigated using the differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) method, and the interaction between MB and TEOS-treated PVA/Cotton fabric was investigated using ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy. Through this study, compared with the neat PVA/Cotton fabric breaking force in warp direction (664.74 N), increasing the TEOS ratio from 3% vol. to 100% vol. caused breaking force to increase properly to 22.37, 29.29, 64.04 and 72.27 N, respectively. The breaking force in weft direction decreased from 181.03 N (3% vol. TEOS concentration) to 138.77 N (10% vol. TEOS concentration) while it gradually increased from 225.65 (30% vol.) to 236.88 N (100% vol.). It can be concluded that PVA/Cotton fabric reinforced hydrogel composites with improved mechanical stability could be used as a potential adsorbent material to remove the MB dye from an aqueous solution.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2147 - 2157"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12221-025-00938-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fiber Contact Modeling and Electrical Conductivity of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Composites Considering Interlayer Contact","authors":"Shuo Liu,&nbsp;Yousong Xue,&nbsp;Gen Li,&nbsp;Baozhong Sun,&nbsp;Bohong Gu","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00931-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00931-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Inter-fiber contact conduction mechanisms and conductivity prediction are important for the application of electrical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). Here, we investigate the in-plane transverse and through-thickness directional conductivity of monolayer/multilayer unidirectional carbon fiber/epoxy composites. A computational model for inter-fiber contact resistance taking into account contraction resistance and tunneling resistance was developed to predict the non-fiber direction conductivity of monolayer/multilayer unidirectional CFRP. A unidirectional fiber contact finite element analysis (FEA) model was developed to reveal the effects of tunneling and interlayer connectivity on conductivity in different directions. We found that the tunneling effect has an impact on the transverse conductivity and no effect on the longitudinal conductivity. The through-thickness conductivity shows a rapid increase as the interlayer connectivity increases. The through-thickness conductivity is sensitive to the interlayer connectivity, while the in-plane transverse conductivity keeps stable.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2117 - 2130"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Water-Responsive Silk Fibers Enhanced by Feeding Silkworms with Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes or Graphene Oxide","authors":"Heng Ni,&nbsp;Zheng Chen,&nbsp;Caiyue Wang,&nbsp;Yongying Lai,&nbsp;Ruoxuan Qin,&nbsp;Ya Li","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00939-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00939-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The natural functional silkworm silk fibers, known for their outstanding mechanical properties, biodegradability, and fabric comfort, have attracted significant research interest. In this work, we report the enhanced mechanical and thermal properties of silk fibers obtained by feeding silkworms with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and graphene oxide (GO). The results indicate that carbon materials were successfully incorporated into the silk fibers, with minimal influence on their morphology. However, the presence of carbon nanomaterials hindered the structural transformation of silk molecules from random coils and α-helices to β-sheets, as evidenced by FTIR analysis. The mechanical properties of the silk fibers were also improved, with tensile strength of 0.77 GPa increasing by up to 54% for GO 1.0% feeding. The thermal properties of the feeding prepared silk fibers were significantly improved, with <i>T</i>_m increasing by 84.7 and 104.9 °C, and initial decomposition temperatures rising by 55 and 41.4 °C for MWCNT 1.0% and GO 1.0%, respectively. Furthermore, we report the water-driven tensile actuation of coiled silk fibers. The results indicate that the silk fibers with helical coils exhibit a contraction response to water stimulus. The maximum contraction of the modified silk fibers feeding with MWCNT and GO stroke reached 9.9 and 12.2%, respectively. The load-carrying capability of the muscle increased from 8.4 g of the control silk to 9.4 and 11.5 g of MWCNT and GO feeding silk, respectively, indicating the improvement of the contractile work capacity of silk fiber. Such actuation behavior originates from the giant volume expansion induced by water absorption. The novel MWCNT/GO modified silk fibers is expected to open up possibilities of the potential applications in smart textiles sensitive to water or humidity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"1897 - 1906"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on Thermal Comfort Properties in Knit Fabrics Made from Cattail and Cotton Blends","authors":"Rajesh Kumar,&nbsp;Adity Saxena","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-00933-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-00933-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study examined cotton–cattail knitted fabrics concerning their thermal comfort properties through their interaction with blend ratios and knit structures. The features of cotton—hygroscopic and breathable—together with its insulating properties that cattail brings could be effective, potentially giving rise to applications in climate-specific sportswear. Three blend ratios (90:10, 80:20, and 70:30) and three knit structures (Rib, Interlock, and Loop Knit Fleece) were reviewed for air permeability, water vapor permeability, thermal resistance, and thermal conductivity. Rib Knit, using a 90:10 blend, exhibited the highest air permeability and water vapor permeability because of open structure and cotton content; thus, it can be suitable in warm climates. The Loop Knit (Fleece) with a 70:30 blend showed the highest thermal resistance and the lowest thermal conductivity due to its dense pile structure and the contribution of cattail fibers; thus, it could be the best in cold climates. Interlock structures with an 80:20 blend presented moderate performance, giving a balance to insulation properties paired with moisture management, for temperate conditions. These findings emphasize the ability of sustainable cotton–cattail blends to provide sporting apparel with comfort properties matching climatic demands. Current study findings establish the combined effect of fiber composition and fabric structure on thermal comfort, promoting innovation in eco-friendly applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 5","pages":"2249 - 2255"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}