A UV-resistant and one-way moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric

Abstract

This invention provides a lightweight and comfortable fabric that is UV-resistant and unidirectionally moisture-wicking. Its key feature is that it is woven to create inner and outer surfaces with different structures and functions. The inner surface includes a waterproof portion and a hydrophilic portion. The waterproof portion is discontinuous and surrounds the hydrophilic portion. The outer surface has UV-resistant properties. This fabric achieves both lightweight breathability and continuous moisture wicking, while also possessing a high UPF, making it suitable for summer use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of weaving, and more specifically, to a lightweight and comfortable fabric that is UV resistant and unidirectionally moisture-wicking. Background Technology

[0002] The existing UV-resistant fabrics generally have a higher UPF value as the fabric is thicker. However, the thickness of the fabric is somewhat contradictory to the intended use of the fabric. Summer fabrics are generally required to be thin, breathable, and moisture-wicking for comfortable wear.

[0003] In addition, existing one-way moisture-wicking functions are basically achieved by printing to create a discontinuous waterproof surface on the reverse side of the fabric, allowing moisture to be transferred unidirectionally to the outer surface of the fabric. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to overcome the contradiction between high UPF and fabric thickness, and provides a fabric that can achieve both lightweight breathability and continuous moisture wicking, while also having a high UPF, making it suitable for summer. Furthermore, this process reduces processing steps and improves production efficiency.

[0005] This invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0006] Fabrics with different structures and functions are formed by weaving;

[0007] The inner surface includes a waterproof portion and a hydrophilic portion;

[0008] The waterproof section is not discontinuous;

[0009] The waterproof portion surrounds the hydrophilic portion;

[0010] The outer surface has UV protection.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0012] The waterproof and hydrophilic parts are arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0014] The hydrophilic portion is spaced apart from the waterproof portion, forming an alternating pattern of waterproof and hydrophilic portions.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0016] Double-sided weaving is used;

[0017] The needle arrangement on the upper needle plate is ABABAB, and the needle arrangement on the lower needle plate is CDCABA.

[0018] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0019] Among them, routes 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, and 28 are the discontinuous waterproof parts that make up the inner surface of the fabric;

[0020] Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, and 35 constitute the outer surface of the fabric with anti-ultraviolet properties;

[0021] Routes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, and 36 form the connecting part between the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric;

[0022] Routes 13, 16, 31, and 34 constitute the hydrophilic portion of the inner surface of the fabric.

[0023] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0024] Routes 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, and 28 are made of waterproof polyester and spandex.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0026] Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, and 35 are made of cotton yarn and spandex.

[0027] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0028] Routes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, and 36 are for polyester.

[0029] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0030] Routes 13, 16, 31, and 34 are cotton yarn.

[0031] Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that:

[0032] The route length ratios of routes 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, 28, 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, and 13, 16, 31, 34 are 1.8-1.5 : 1.8-1.5 : 1.8-1.5 : 1.

[0033] The function and effects of this invention:

[0034] This invention combines weaving and yarn selection methods to replace printing, giving the fabric a non-continuous waterproofing on the inside, achieving a one-way moisture-wicking function, while the fabric also has UV resistance.

[0035] Based on the combination of UV protection and one-way moisture wicking properties, this invention creates a lightweight and comfortable fabric for summer. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This embodiment provides a schematic diagram of the stitch arrangement of a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric;

[0037] Figure 2 This embodiment provides a schematic diagram of a triangular arrangement of a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric;

[0038] Figure 3 This embodiment provides a schematic diagram of the inner layer structure of a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric; Detailed Implementation

[0039] The production process of the fabric in this embodiment is: weaving - dyeing - setting - finished product.

[0040] This invention uses a 34” 24G double-sided machine;

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the needle arrangement pattern of the upper needle plate is ABABAB, and the needle arrangement pattern of the lower needle plate is CDCABA.

[0042] Yarn selection: 75D / 36F DTY (waterproof) polyester, 30D / 12F DTY, 40S / 1 cotton yarn (UV-resistant yarn), 60S / 1 cotton yarn, 20D spandex

[0043] How to thread the gauze:

[0044] Yarns 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, and 28 are made of 75D / 36F DTY waterproof polyester + 20D spandex, with a yarn length of 14.2cm*5cm / 50N (this part of the yarn mainly forms the discontinuous waterproof surface on the inner side of the fabric, such as...). Figure 3 (as shown);

[0045] Lines 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, and 35 are made of 40S / 1 cotton yarn + 20D spandex, with a yarn length of 14.2cm*5cm / 50N (this part of the yarn mainly constitutes the surface of the fabric with anti-UV function);

[0046] 3.6.9.12.15.18.21.24.27.30.33.36 30D / 12F DTY polyester yarn, length 13.6cm / 50N (this part of the yarn is the double-sided fabric connecting part);

[0047] Yarn number 13.16.31.34 is 60S / 1 cotton yarn with a length of 8.5cm / 50N (this part of the yarn constitutes the hydrophilic inner part of the fabric, such as...). Figure 3 (As shown).

[0048] The triangular arrangement is as follows Figure 2 As shown:

[0049] Routes 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, and 28 are knitted in rounds, with the purl needles' floats not participating in the knitting, forming the inner surface of the fabric; Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, and 35 are knitted in rounds, with the purl needles' floats not participating in the knitting, forming the outer surface of the fabric; Routes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, and 36 are mainly tucked loops, serving as a connection between the two sides of the fabric; Routes 13, 16, 31, and 34 are knitted in rounds with the purl needles, forming the hydrophilic inner surface of the fabric;

[0050] The subsequent dyeing and finishing process of the fabric involved in this embodiment is a conventional fabric production process with no special requirements.

[0051] Finished fabric weight should be 180-200 g / m² 2 .

[0052] According to the test method in GB / T 18830-2009 "Evaluation of UV Protection Performance of Textiles", the UPF value can be obtained from multiple measurements as 700+.

[0053] According to GB / T 21655.2 "Evaluation of the moisture absorption and quick-drying properties of textiles - Part 2: Dynamic moisture transfer method", the various indicators of quick-drying and perspiration wicking can reach level 4-5.

Claims

1. A method for weaving a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric, characterized in that: Routes 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, and 28 are knitted in rounds, with the purl needles' floats not participating in the knitting, forming the inner surface of the fabric; Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, and 35 are knitted in rounds, with the purl needles' floats not participating in the knitting, forming the outer surface of the fabric; Routes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, and 36 are mainly tucked loops, serving as a connection between the two sides of the fabric; Routes 13, 16, 31, and 34 are knitted in rounds with the purl needles, forming the hydrophilic inner surface of the fabric; Channels 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, and 28 are made of 75D / 36F DTY waterproof polyester + 20D spandex; Routes 2.5.8.11.14.17.20.23.26.29.32.35 are 40S / 1 cotton yarn + 20D spandex; Routes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, and 36 are 30D / 12F DTY polyester; Lines 13, 16, 31, and 34 are 60S / 1 cotton yarn; The route length ratios of routes 1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 22, 25, 28, 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, and 13, 16, 31, 34 are 1.8-1.5 : 1.8-1.5 : 1.8-1.5 :

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2. The method for weaving a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof and hydrophilic parts of the UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric are distributed in a checkerboard pattern.

3. The method for weaving a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric has hydrophilic parts interspersed with waterproof parts, forming an alternating pattern of waterproof and hydrophilic parts.

4. The method for weaving a UV-resistant and unidirectional moisture-wicking lightweight and comfortable fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Double-sided weaving is used; The needle arrangement on the upper needle plate is ABABAB, and the needle arrangement on the lower needle plate is CDCABA.

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