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Investigating the Functional and Comfort properties of a Face Mask Based on a Coolmax® Blended Cotton Fabric

Shekh Md. Mamun Kabir
Shekh Md. Mamun Kabir
, 
Md. Mahabub Hasan
Md. Mahabub Hasan
 et 
AKM Mashud Alam
AKM Mashud Alam
   | 12 oct. 2022
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Publié en ligne: 12 oct. 2022
Pages: 102 - 110
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2022-0028
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Fig. 1

Microphotos of the different face mask knit fabrics
Microphotos of the different face mask knit fabrics

Fig. 2

Structure of Coolmax® fiber used to produce face mask knit fabrics
Structure of Coolmax® fiber used to produce face mask knit fabrics

Fig. 3

Filtration efficiency of the functional finished Coolmax® and cotton blended fabrics at a flow rate of 1.2 CFM (without gap)
Filtration efficiency of the functional finished Coolmax® and cotton blended fabrics at a flow rate of 1.2 CFM (without gap)

Fig. 4

Effect of Coolmax® fiber structure: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)) on the air
Effect of Coolmax® fiber structure: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)) on the air

Fig. 5

Effect of fiber structure: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel) on the water vapour permeability of the face mask fabrics
Effect of fiber structure: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel) on the water vapour permeability of the face mask fabrics

Fig. 6

Wicking property results of face mask knitted fabric: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)
Wicking property results of face mask knitted fabric: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)

Fig. 7

Remaining water ratio values at 35° C of Coolmax® blended face mask fabric: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)
Remaining water ratio values at 35° C of Coolmax® blended face mask fabric: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)

Fig. 8

Thermal conductivity of face mask fabric (M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel))
Thermal conductivity of face mask fabric (M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel))

Fig. 9

Thermal absorptivity of face mask fabrics: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)
Thermal absorptivity of face mask fabrics: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)

Fig. 10

Effect of Coolmax® fiber content on flexural rigidity properties of face mask fabric: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)
Effect of Coolmax® fiber content on flexural rigidity properties of face mask fabric: M0 = 100% cotton, M1 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (4 channel), and M2 = 50% cotton and 50% Coolmax® (6 channel)

Comparison of structural difference of the various fabric masks

Fabric Sample Fibre Composition Fabric Structure Thickness (mm) GSM (g/m2) Pore size (m)
Mean Max
M0 100% cotton Single jersey fabric 0.5217 149.760 31.72 92.12
M1 50% cotton + 50% coolmax (4 channel) Single jersey fabric 0.542 150.234 35.06 87.74
M2 50% cotton + 50% coolmax (6 channel) Single jersey fabric 0.5637 150.864 41.00 106.60
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