Overview of the ISO 9237 standard for assessing air permeability for fabric ISO 9237 is an international standard. It tests the air permeability of textile fabrics. The standard tests the air permeability of textiles. It applies to a wide range of textiles, including wovens, knits, and nonwovens. Air permeability refers to the ability of air…
Category Archives: Air Permeability Test
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Sep
Sep
What is the air permeability test for? The air permeability tester measures how permeable materials are to air. It is mainly used to test inks, textiles, papers, plastics, and construction materials. The air permeability tester can accurately measure a material’s air permeability. It helps users select the right materials and improve product designs. Here is…
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Aug
Aug
Air permeability affects the wearing comfort of fabrics, such as insulation and warmth. Fabric air permeability is key for the body. It lets heat, moisture, and gases like carbon dioxide escape. Air permeability of clothing is one of the basic requirements for comfort. How do we test for this sensory, not rational, air permeability requirement?…
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Jul
Jul
As the weather turns warmer, the temperature rises. People wear thinner clothes. They wear fewer of them. This makes air permeability especially important! Good, breathable clothes can evaporate body sweat. So, fabric breathability is key to fabric comfort. Application of air permeability in textile industry Garment industry: Air permeability is an important comfort indicator for…
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Jul
Jul
Air permeability is one of the fundamental requirements for comfort in clothing. Since the perception of air permeability is more subjective than rational, how can we effectively evaluate and test it? Introduction Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite sportswear so breathable or how medical masks manage to be both protective and comfortable? The…
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Jun
Jun
The ability of air to permeate fabrics and is expressed in permeability units. It serves as a source of information about the ability of the textiles to breathe and to circulate air. Air permeability, or how easily air can move through the material. A higher number means that the material is more breathable. There are…
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May
May
What do you look for when shopping for clothes? Do you consider the material used to make it? Do you look at the brand that made it? Or, perhaps, you only care about its outward appearance and the sense of fashion that the cloth brings out. While all those are crucial factors to consider, do…
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May
May
Did you ever note that certain clothes feel airy and cool while others make you feel as if one is in a suffocating house? But it is how air can freely pass through them. Yeah, these fabrics are endowed with this quality called air permeability which shows how easily air can travel through it. This…
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Apr
Apr
Basic Concepts of Textile Air Permeability Test and Moisture Permeability Test Textile air permeability testing and moisture permeability testing are two different test methods. Although both tests are related to the breathability of textiles, their purposes and test methods are quite different. Let’s take a look at the basic concepts of these two tests. First,…
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Feb
Feb
Air permeability is a crucial factor in textile assessment, impacting performance across various industries. This guide offers a comprehensive overview for many of you, including manufacturers, researchers, and consumers. Starting with fundamental concepts and measurement methods, we explore factors influencing air permeability, emphasizing its role in sportswear, filtration, and medical textiles. The guide clarifies the…