Mechanical and Thermal Behaviours of Weft-Knitted Spacer Fabric Structure with Inlays for Insole Applications.

Li, Nga-wun; Yick, K-L; Yu, A; Ning, S

Mechanical and Thermal Behaviours of Weft-Knitted Spacer Fabric Structure with Inlays for Insole Applications.

Li, Nga-wun Yick, K-L Yu, A Ning, S

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Publisher:: MDPI
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Polymers (Basel), 2022, 14, (3), pp. 619
Issue Date:: 2022-02-05

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dc.contributor.author	Li, Nga-wun
dc.contributor.author	Yick, K-L
dc.contributor.author	Yu, A
dc.contributor.author	Ning, S
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-31T05:16:52Z
dc.date.available	2022-02-01
dc.date.available	2022-10-31T05:16:52Z
dc.date.issued	2022-02-05
dc.identifier.citation	Polymers (Basel), 2022, 14, (3), pp. 619
dc.identifier.issn	2073-4360
dc.identifier.issn	2073-4360
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163067
dc.description.abstract	Insoles provide resistance to ground reaction forces and comfort during walking. In this study, a novel weft-knitted spacer fabric structure with inlays for insoles is proposed which not only absorbs shock and resists pressure, but also allows heat dissipation for enhanced thermal comfort. The results show that the inlay density and spacer yarn increase compression resistance and reduce impact forces. The increased spacer yarn density provides better air permeability but reduces thermal resistance, while a lower inlay density with a random orientation reduces the evaporative resistance. The proposed structure has significantly positive implications for insole applications.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	Polymers (Basel)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/polym14030619
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	03 Chemical Sciences, 09 Engineering
dc.title	Mechanical and Thermal Behaviours of Weft-Knitted Spacer Fabric Structure with Inlays for Insole Applications.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	14
utslib.location.activity	Switzerland
utslib.for	03 Chemical Sciences
utslib.for	09 Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Design
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-10-31T05:16:44Z
pubs.issue	3
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	14
utslib.citation.issue	3

Abstract:

Insoles provide resistance to ground reaction forces and comfort during walking. In this study, a novel weft-knitted spacer fabric structure with inlays for insoles is proposed which not only absorbs shock and resists pressure, but also allows heat dissipation for enhanced thermal comfort. The results show that the inlay density and spacer yarn increase compression resistance and reduce impact forces. The increased spacer yarn density provides better air permeability but reduces thermal resistance, while a lower inlay density with a random orientation reduces the evaporative resistance. The proposed structure has significantly positive implications for insole applications.

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