High-strength moisture-absorbing and quick-drying yarn and fabric
By designing a combination of hexagonal shaped moisture-wicking fibers and supporting base yarn, the problem of functional degradation of moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabrics during long-term use was solved, achieving high strength and efficient moisture wicking.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QUANZHOU AKATAI TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabrics gradually lose their function after long-term use, and the mechanical strength of irregularly shaped fibers is insufficient, leading to a decline in moisture-wicking performance.
It uses irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers with hexagonal cross-section, combined with a supporting base yarn and a wear-resistant coating layer. The design features three long sides and three short sides arranged alternately, with constricted moisture-absorbing grooves on the long sides to form a stable support system, enhance the mechanical strength of the fibers, and maintain moisture-conducting channels.
It improves the mechanical strength of the fibers, extends the service life of the fabric, and maintains efficient moisture absorption and quick-drying properties.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model discloses a high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying yarn and fabric, belonging to the field of textile technology. Background Technology
[0002] The functionalization of moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabrics on the market is mainly achieved through finishing processes using additives. For example, hydrophilic or hydrophobic chemical additives are used to modify the fiber surface. Although such methods can give the fabric short-term moisture-wicking properties, the chemical additives themselves are not environmentally friendly, and the binding force between the additives and the fibers is weak. After repeated washing or long-term use, they are prone to falling off or degrading, which will lead to the gradual loss of function.
[0003] Currently, some manufacturers are attempting to improve the high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties of fabrics through the capillary effect of irregularly shaped fibers, such as cross-shaped and Y-shaped cross-sections. These fibers enhance moisture-wicking efficiency by increasing the specific surface area and capillary channels, and their functional durability is significantly better than that of finishing processes with additives. Furthermore, the reduction in chemical components makes them more environmentally friendly. However, the cross-section of these fibers usually contains a slender branch structure, which easily leads to lower fiber mechanical strength. Under repeated friction or external force, they are prone to deformation or breakage, which reduces or even closes the gaps in their moisture-wicking channels, causing a significant decrease in performance. Therefore, their service life is not long. To solve this problem, a new solution is needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a high-strength, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying yarn and fabric to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: a high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying yarn and fabric, comprising a yarn body, the yarn body comprising a supporting base yarn, on which a plurality of irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fibers are wound, the cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fibers being hexagonal, the cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fibers comprising three equal long sides and three equal short sides, the long sides and short sides being spaced apart, and moisture-wicking grooves being provided on the long sides, the moisture-wicking grooves being constricted from the inside out.
[0006] Preferably, the long side forms support ends on both sides of the moisture absorption groove, and the width of the support ends is greater than the width of the groove opening of the moisture absorption groove.
[0007] Preferably, the moisture-absorbing groove is dovetail-shaped, and all corners of the moisture-absorbing groove are rounded.
[0008] Preferably, a rounded corner support edge is provided between the long side and the short side.
[0009] Preferably, the yarn body includes an abrasion-resistant coating layer, which covers the irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fiber filaments.
[0010] A high-strength, moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric woven from high-strength, moisture-wicking, quick-drying yarn.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] By designing the cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fiber into a hexagonal structure with three long and short sides arranged alternately, a triangular stable support system is formed. While setting a constricted moisture-wicking groove on the long side, the synergistic effect of the short side and the supporting base yarn significantly improves the mechanical strength of the fiber. It maintains an efficient capillary moisture-wicking channel through the moisture-wicking groove on the long side, and prevents deformation and breakage under external force through the rigid support of the geometric structure. This solves the problem of moisture-wicking performance degradation caused by the easy collapse of the slender branches of traditional irregularly shaped fibers. It extends the service life of the fabric while ensuring long-lasting high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying functions. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the yarn body of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fiber of this utility model.
[0015] Reference numerals: 1. Yarn body; 2. Supporting base yarn; 3. Shaped moisture-absorbing fiber filament; 4. Long side; 5. Short side; 6. Moisture-absorbing groove; 7. Supporting end; 8. Rounded edge; 9. Rounded corner support edge; 10. Wear-resistant coating layer. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0017] A high-strength, moisture-wicking, quick-drying yarn, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the yarn body 1 includes a supporting base yarn 2, which serves as the central foundation of the yarn and provides support. Several irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers 3 are wound on the supporting base yarn 2. The irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers 3 have good moisture-wicking properties and good strength. The yarn body 1 also includes an abrasion-resistant coating layer 10, which covers the irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers 3. This layer serves as the outermost layer of the yarn and can protect the irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers 3 on the back, preventing them from suffering performance loss or structural damage due to long-term friction with external objects.
[0018] A high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric is woven from high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying yarn. The supporting base yarn 2 within the high-strength moisture-wicking and quick-drying yarn can be made of PLA material, which has good mechanical properties and can provide good support. The cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fiber 3 is set as hexagonal, and the hexagonal cross-section also includes three equal long sides 4 and three equal short sides 5. The long sides 4 and short sides 5 are alternately arranged, so that the cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fiber 3 forms a triangular shape, which increases the mutual support effect and stability between fibers.
[0019] In this embodiment, a high-strength, moisture-wicking, quick-drying yarn can be formed by wrapping six irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fibers 3 around a supporting base yarn 2. A centrifugal vibrator is used to make the long sides 4 of the six irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fibers 3 fit together tightly, while the short side 5 near the middle of the yarn fits tightly with the supporting base yarn 2, thereby achieving a stable, mutually supporting structure. The short side 5 and the supporting base yarn 2 work together to improve the mechanical strength of the fiber. Therefore, the cross-sectional diameter of the supporting base yarn 2 can be estimated and manufactured based on the tangential distance between the central short sides 5 after the six irregularly shaped moisture-wicking fibers 3 are wrapped around it.
[0020] A moisture-absorbing groove 6 is provided on the long side 4, which can form a siphon channel. The moisture-absorbing groove 6 is dovetail-shaped with a narrow opening from the inside to the outside, with a large internal space and high moisture-wicking efficiency, ensuring the moisture absorption and wicking effect of the yarn. The long side 4 also forms support ends 7 on both sides of the moisture-absorbing groove 6. The width of the support ends 7 is larger than the width of the groove opening of the moisture-absorbing groove 6. Therefore, even if the irregular moisture-absorbing fiber filaments 3 are twisted into yarn by random arrangement and twisting, the support ends 7 will not be completely embedded in the moisture-absorbing groove 6, ensuring the moisture-wicking effect. All corners of the moisture-absorbing groove 6 are set as rounded edges 8, and a rounded corner support edge 9 is provided between the long side 4 and the short side 5. The two can disperse the direction of the stress formed inside the fiber after being stressed, thereby avoiding structural deformation or damage caused by stress concentration.
[0021] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0022] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A high strength moisture absorbent and quick drying yarn comprising a yarn body (1) characterized by: The yarn body (1) includes a supporting base yarn (2), on which several irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers (3) are wound. The cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers (3) is set as hexagonal. The cross-section of the irregularly shaped moisture-absorbing fibers (3) includes three equal long sides (4) and three equal short sides (5). The long sides (4) and short sides (5) are spaced apart. A moisture-absorbing groove (6) is provided on the long side (4). The moisture-absorbing groove (6) is constricted from the inside to the outside.
2. A high strength hygroscopic quick-drying yarn as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The long side (4) forms support ends (7) on both sides of the moisture absorption groove (6), and the width of the support ends (7) is greater than the width of the groove opening of the moisture absorption groove (6).
3. A high strength hygroscopic quick-drying yarn as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The moisture-absorbing groove (6) is in the shape of a swallowtail, and each corner of the moisture-absorbing groove (6) is set as a rounded edge (8).
4. A high strength hygroscopic quick-drying yarn as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A rounded support edge (9) is provided between the long side (4) and the short side (5).
5. A high strength hygroscopic quick-drying yarn as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The yarn body (1) includes an abrasion-resistant covering layer (10), which covers the shaped moisture-absorbing fiber filament (3).
6. A high strength moisture absorbent and quick drying fabric characterized in that: It is woven from the high-strength, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying yarn described in any one of claims 1-5.