Knitted fabric and clothing

Abstract

To provide a knitted fabric having high heat retention and water-absorbing and diffusing properties so as to be suitable for winter sports clothing, and also to provide clothing.SOLUTION: A multilayer-structured knitted fabric 1 consists of a front surface layer 2 formed of a polyester multifilament yarn, and a rear surface (skin-side surface) layer 3 formed of a spun yarn including animal hairs and polyester short fibers. Water absorbing and diffusing processing is applied to the multilayer-structured knitted fabric 1. The rear surface (skin-side surface) layer 3 is raised. Sweats 5a, 5b from a skin 4 are absorbed in a thickness direction of the knitted fabric 1 by a raised layer 3b of the rear surface (skin-side surface) layer 3, pass through a knitted fabric substrate layer 3a, move to the front surface layer 2, and diffuse in a planar direction. As an outside air 6 blows to the front surface layer 2, the sweats 5a, 5b are quickly dried. The multilayer-structured knitted fabric is preferably a double-sided knitted fabric, a double knitted fabric, or a connected double-structured knitted fabric.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to knitted fabrics and garments containing animal hair fibers. [Background technology]

[0002] Clothing such as T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts made from knitted fabrics containing animal hair fibers, such as wool, have excellent properties such as high heat retention, moisture absorption and release, and sweat resistance, making them popular for sports such as mountain climbing, trail running, skiing, and golf, as well as for comfortable winter wear. However, wool fibers are weaker in strength than synthetic fibers such as polyester, and lightweight, thin knitted fabrics made from 100% wool fibers have not been able to meet practical strength requirements. One way to increase yarn strength is to blend wool with polyester staple fibers, but this method has problems with pilling resistance and is prone to pilling. As prior art, the present applicant proposed a long-short composite spun yarn in which synthetic multifilament yarns are positioned in specific positions (Patent Document 1). Furthermore, as a technology for simultaneously achieving water absorption and reducing stickiness, the applicant proposed a multilayered knitted fabric with a double-faced structure including an inner layer facing the skin, an outer layer facing the air, and a bonding yarn connecting the inner and outer layers, where the inner layer is hydrophobic and the outer layer is hydrophilic (Patent Document 2). A partially water-absorbent knitted fabric has also been proposed in which a water-repellent resin is partially fixed to one side of a water-absorbent knitted fabric (Patent Document 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-105395 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-155374 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-133572 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when the knitted fabrics of Patent Documents 1 to 3 are used in, for example, winter sports clothing, they are required to have even higher heat retention and moisture absorption / diffusion properties.

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a knitted fabric and clothing having high heat retention and moisture absorption / diffusion properties suitable for winter sports clothing and the like. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a multilayer knitted fabric having a surface layer made of polyester multifilament yarn and a back (skin side) layer made of spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fibers, wherein the multilayer knitted fabric has been subjected to a moisture-absorbing and dispersing treatment, and the back (skin side) layer is brushed.

[0007] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a garment comprising the multi-layer knitted fabric of the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The multilayer knitted fabric of the present invention has a surface layer made of polyester multifilament yarn and a back (skin side) layer made of spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fibers. The multilayer knitted fabric is subjected to a moisture-wicking and dispersing finish, and the back (skin side) layer is brushed. This provides a knitted fabric and garment with high heat retention and moisture wicking properties suitable for winter sportswear. In other words, the combination of moisture-wicking and dispersing finish and back (skin side) brushing enhances moisture wicking from the back (skin side) to the surface layer, reducing the feeling of wetness even after sweat absorption. Furthermore, the knitted fabric is lightweight and warm despite its thickness. The brushing of the spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fibers combines the smooth feel and softness of animal hair material. The increased thickness of the knitted fabric traps air within the knitted fabric, enhancing heat retention and resulting in a fluffy, comfortable garment. This is suitable for sweaty winter sportswear. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a multilayer knitted fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic conceptual diagram showing the water absorption and diffusion properties from the back surface (skin side) to the front surface of a multilayer knitted fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic conceptual diagram showing the water absorption and diffusion properties of water to the surface when a water droplet is dropped on the back surface (skin side) of a multilayered knitted fabric of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view showing a multilayer structure design of a knitted fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5A is a front view of a T-shirt according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a back view of the same. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention provides a multilayer knitted fabric with a surface layer made of polyester multifilament yarn and a back (skin side) layer made of spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fibers. This knitted fabric is treated with a moisture-wicking and dispersing finish, and the surface of the back (skin side) layer opposite the surface layer is brushed. This allows liquid water, such as sweat, to easily travel in the direction of the brushed polyester staple fibers (thickness direction of the knitted fabric). The surface layer is made of polyester multifilament yarn and is treated with a moisture-wicking and dispersing finish, allowing liquid water, such as sweat, to diffuse in the plane of the surface layer. Because polyester yarn is a hydrophobic fiber, liquids diffused in the plane direction quickly dry upon contact with the outside air. Furthermore, the brushed animal hair in the back (skin side) layer combines the characteristics of a smooth texture and soft animal hair material, increasing the thickness of the knitted fabric and trapping air within the fabric, improving heat retention and resulting in a fluffy, comfortable garment. Animal hair has excellent moisture absorption and release properties, allowing it to appropriately absorb and release gaseous sweat without causing a stuffy feeling. On the other hand, animal hair does not easily absorb liquid water, but the knitted fabric has been treated with a water-absorbing and diffusing process, and the treated polyester fibers have high water-absorbing and diffusing properties for liquids from the back (skin side) layer to the surface layer, so even if the knitted fabric absorbs sweat, it does not feel wet, is lightweight, and is warm, making it suitable for winter sports clothing. Hereinafter, the side opposite the back layer side of the "surface layer" will be referred to as the "surface," and the side opposite the surface layer side of the "back layer" will be referred to as the "back."

[0011] Raising is a process in which the back surface (skin side) of the knitted fabric is scratched with a needle-like object to pull out fibers from the yarns that make up the knitted fabric and fluff it. Although only a single type of raising machine may be used, raising can usually be performed by repeatedly using two or more types of machines and combining brushing, shearing (shearing), or the final process of steaming. Raising machines include wire raising machines, thistle raising machines, and emery raising machines, and any of them can be used. The nap length is preferably 0.05 to 3 mm.

[0012] The surface layer of the multilayer knitted fabric of the present invention is knitted with polyester multifilament yarn. The single fiber fineness of the polyester multifilament yarn is preferably 0.1 to 3 decitex, and the total fineness is preferably 30 to 200 decitex. This results in a lightweight, medium-weight knitted fabric. In this specification, the polyester is preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and recycled polyester made from recycled PET bottles and the like can also be used. The material of the polyester multifilament yarn constituting the surface layer may be polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polylactic acid (PLA), or a combination thereof. The polyester multifilament yarn may also be a conjugate fiber made from these materials.

[0013] The knitted fabric may be any type of knitted fabric, such as weft knitting, circular knitting, or warp knitting. For example, circular knitted fabrics include single jersey and double jersey, warp knitted fabrics include single tricot, double tricot, single raschel, and double raschel, and flat knitted fabrics include single bed knit and double bed knit. It may also be tights, hosiery knitted fabric, etc. As multilayer knitted fabrics, double knitted fabrics, or bonded double-structure knitted fabrics are preferred. A double knitted fabric or double knitted fabric with one side brushed is called an inlay brushed fabric, and is characterized by being thinner than a bonded double-structure knitted fabric. In this specification, knitted fabric is synonymous with knitted fabric.

[0014] When the entire knitted fabric is taken as 100% by mass, the blending ratio of animal hair fibers is preferably 20 to 70% by mass, more preferably 25 to 65% by mass, and even more preferably 30 to 50% by mass. This, combined with the raised back (skin side) layer, improves heat retention, resulting in a fluffy, comfortable garment, making the most of the advantages of animal hair.

[0015] The mass per unit area of ​​the knitted fabric (weight) is 300g / m 2 Preferably less than 100 g / m 2 ~280g / m 2and more preferably 110 to 250 g / m 2 Since trail runners and mountain climbers want clothing that is even 1g lighter, a light knit fabric is important.

[0016] The spun yarn may be any spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fibers. For example, a uniform blended spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fibers, a core-sheath spun yarn in which one of the fibers is the core and the other is the sheath, or a long-short composite spun yarn in which a polyester multifilament yarn is arranged in the core and animal hair and polyester staple fibers are arranged in the sheath, are preferred. Among these, the long-short composite spun yarn is preferred because it can produce a knitted fabric with good pilling resistance. Furthermore, the long-short composite spun yarn has the advantage of having high yarn strength and being able to increase the burst strength of the woven fabric. The spun yarn may be a ring-spun yarn or a bundled spun yarn (a yarn spun using an air nozzle, also known as an air-spun yarn). When a long and short composite spun yarn is used, the single fiber fineness of the polyester multifilament yarn constituting the core component is preferably 4.0 decitex or less, more preferably 0.1 to 3.5 decitex, even more preferably 0.5 to 3.3 decitex, and particularly preferably 1.0 to 3.0 decitex. The total fineness is preferably 60 decitex or less, more preferably 10 to 40 decitex, and even more preferably 15 to 35 decitex. This allows for a lightweight, thin knitted fabric to be obtained.

[0017] The uniform blended spun yarn or long and short composite spun yarn is preferably a single yarn with a metric count of 30 or more, more preferably a single yarn with a metric count of 52 to 90, and even more preferably a single yarn with a metric count of 55 to 85. This allows for a lightweight, medium-weight knitted fabric to be obtained. Furthermore, the blending ratio of animal hair fiber in the uniform blended spun yarn or long and short composite spun yarn is 30% by mass or more, preferably 40 to 90% by mass, and more preferably 50 to 80% by mass. This allows for excellent properties such as high heat retention, moisture absorption and release, and resistance to chilling from sweat.

[0018] The thickness of the knitted fabric is preferably 0.1 to 3.0 mm, more preferably 0.3 to 2.0 mm, and even more preferably 0.5 to 1.5 mm, because it is suitable for sportswear. The thickness of the knitted fabric is measured according to JIS L1096.8.4 (Method A).

[0019] The burst strength of the knitted fabric is preferably 300 kPa or more, more preferably 330 kPa or more, as measured by JIS L1096:2020 Method A (Mullen method), making it highly durable and suitable for sportswear.

[0020] The pilling on the surface of the knitted fabric is preferably grade 4 or higher according to JIS L1076:2012, more preferably grade 4-5, and even more preferably grade 5. This provides high durability and makes it suitable for sportswear.

[0021] The air permeability of the multilayer knitted fabric of the present invention according to the JIS L1096:2010 Frazier method is 30 to 300 cc / cm 2 · seconds is preferable, and 50 to 250 cc / cm 2 · seconds, and more preferably 70 to 200 cc / cm 2 This prevents stuffiness and maintains a comfortable environment inside the garment when worn.

[0022] The water-absorbing / diffusing agent used in the water-absorbing / diffusing finish may be any hydrophilic substance that can adhere to fibers and impart affinity to moisture. Examples of water-absorbing / diffusing agents include water-absorbent polyester resins, water-absorbent silicone resins, water-absorbent acrylic resins, and water-absorbent nylon resins, each of which is block copolymerized with a hydrophilic component in polyester resin, silicone resin, acrylic resin, or nylon resin, as well as nonionic polymer surfactants. When a water-absorbing / diffusing agent is adsorbed onto polyester fibers (including staple fibers and filament yarns), moisture is more likely to diffuse onto the surface of the polyester fibers and in the thickness and planar directions of the knitted fabric. More specifically, moisture is more likely to penetrate between the polyester fibers, and the water that has penetrated between the polyester fibers is more likely to diffuse in the thickness and planar directions of the knitted fabric. This enhances the effect of suppressing stickiness. These water-absorbing and diffusing agents may be used alone or in combination of two or more. More specifically, examples include polyethylene oxide-added polyester compounds (e.g., block copolymers of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene terephthalate) and polyethylene oxide-added silicone compounds. Commercially available water-absorbing and diffusing agents include, for example, "Parasolve PET" manufactured by Ohara Palladium Chemical Co., Ltd. and "SR1801" manufactured by Takamatsu Oil & Fat Co., Ltd. When the core component is a polyester multifilament yarn, the water-absorbing and diffusing agent is preferably a water-absorbent polyester resin. Because water-absorbent polyester resins have a high affinity with the polyester multifilament core component, the water-absorbing and diffusing properties of the polyester multifilament yarn are significantly improved.

[0023] Polyester fibers (including staple fibers and filament yarns) are hydrophobic fibers with a low official moisture regain of approximately 0.4%, and although moisture easily penetrates between the polyester fibers that make up the yarn, it is hardly absorbed into the polymer interior. Therefore, when the above-mentioned moisture absorption and diffusion processing is used to impart moisture absorption and diffusion properties to polyester fibers, the moisture absorption and diffusion rates are fast, and the fibers also dry quickly.

[0024] When water droplets are dropped onto the raised back (skin side) layer of the knitted fabric, the diameter of the absorption and diffusion area on the front surface of the knitted fabric is preferably at least twice, more preferably at least four times, and even more preferably at least six times, the diameter of the absorption and diffusion area on the back surface. This improves the water absorption and diffusion effect. In this application, the "diameter of the absorption and diffusion area" on the front and back surfaces of the knitted fabric is the average value of the longest diameter within the area where water is absorbed and the diameter obtained by dividing this longest diameter by two and perpendicular to it, and the absorption and diffusion area is the area of ​​a circle whose radius is the average value divided by 2.

[0025] The polyester multifilament yarn constituting the long and short composite spun yarn is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of raw silk (raw yarn), conjugate multifilament yarn, and false-twisted multifilament yarn. Unless otherwise specified, the polyester multifilament yarn refers to raw silk (raw yarn).

[0026] Examples of animal hair fibers that can be used as the sheath component include sheep's wool (merino wool, fiber length: 30-150 mm), goat's mohair (fiber length: 100-300 mm), cashmere (fiber length: 40-90 mm), camel's camel hair (fiber length: 50-70 mm), alpaca (fiber length: 100-200 mm), vicuna (fiber length: 20-70 mm), and Angora rabbit (fiber length: 100-130 mm). Among these, wool is preferred, as it is the most versatile. Wool may also be blended with other animal hair fibers. For wool, it is preferable to use wool that has undergone shrink-resist processing, such as Kroyharcoset shrink-resist processing. This improves washability and allows for home laundering. Furthermore, for wool, the average fiber diameter is preferably 19.6 μm or less, more preferably 18.6 μm or less. This reduces the prickly feeling on the skin. The average fiber length of the wool is preferably 60 to 120 mm.

[0027] When the long and short composite spun yarn is taken as 100% by mass, the synthetic fiber multifilament yarn serving as the core component preferably accounts for 10 to 40% by mass and the sheath component for 60 to 90% by mass, more preferably the synthetic fiber multifilament yarn serving as the core component is 12 to 30% by mass and the sheath component for 70 to 88% by mass, and even more preferably the synthetic fiber multifilament yarn serving as the core component is 15 to 25% by mass and the sheath component for 75 to 85% by mass. This allows for the production of a lightweight, thin knitted fabric with high burst strength and good pilling resistance.

[0028] The sheath component may be a blend of animal hair fibers and staple fibers other than animal hair fibers. The staple fibers other than animal hair fibers may be synthetic fibers, regenerated fibers, or natural fibers. Specific examples of the staple fibers other than animal hair fibers include polyester staple fibers, nylon staple fibers, cellulose acetate staple fibers, cupra staple fibers, silk staple fibers, cotton fibers, hemp fibers, and rayon fibers. From the viewpoint of improving the water absorption and diffusibility of the long-short composite spun yarn, the staple fibers other than animal hair fibers are preferably more hydrophobic than animal hair fibers. When the staple fibers other than animal hair fibers are hydrophobic fibers such as polyester staple fibers, the water absorption and diffusibility of the polyester staple fibers from the surface of the sheath component toward the core component is improved when the water absorption and diffusibility is imparted by the water absorption and diffusibility treatment. Furthermore, since the water is hardly absorbed into the polyester staple fibers, drying is also fast, which is preferable. Polyester staple fibers are also preferable because they have high strength and stiffness. The staple fibers other than animal hair fibers are preferably regulated to have an average fiber length of 70 to 90 mm. A composite spun yarn with a polyethylene terephthalate multifilament core and a wool and polyester staple blend sheath is sold by Nippon Wool Textile Co., Ltd. under the trade name "AXIO," while a blended spun yarn of wool and polyester staple is sold by the same company under the trade name "Breeza."

[0029] The multilayer knitted fabric of the present invention and clothing comprising the same are suitable not only for winter sports clothing, but also for everyday wear such as T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, golf shirts, underwear, padded clothing, training pants, inner pants, tights, socks, etc.

[0030] Next, the description will be made with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same reference numerals indicate the same parts. Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a multilayer knitted fabric 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. This multilayer knitted fabric 1 has a surface layer 2 made of polyester multifilament yarn and a back (skin side) layer 3 made of a uniform blended yarn containing animal hair and polyester fiber, or a core made of polyester multifilament yarn and a sheath made of a long-short composite spun yarn of a blended fiber containing animal hair and polyester fiber. The back (skin side) layer 3 includes a knitted fabric base layer 3a and a raised layer 3b. The multilayer knitted fabric 1 has been subjected to a moisture-wicking and diffusion process.

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic conceptual diagram showing the moisture absorption and diffusion properties of a multilayer knitted fabric 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, from the back (skin side) to the front. Sweat 5a, 5b exuded from the skin 4 is absorbed in the thickness direction of the knitted fabric 1 by the brushed layer 3b of the back (skin side) layer 3, passes through the knitted fabric base layer 3a, and is transferred to the front layer 2, where it is diffused in the planar direction of the front layer. Since the front layer 2 is exposed to outside air 6, the sweat 5a, 5b dries quickly. Furthermore, the brushed layer 3b of the back (skin side) layer 3 contains animal hair, which absorbs sweat without leaving a wet feeling. The brushing provides the lightweight, warm, smooth feel, and soft characteristics of animal hair. This increases the thickness of the knitted fabric, and the air trapped within the knitted fabric enhances heat retention, resulting in a fluffy, comfortable garment.

[0032] 3 is a schematic conceptual diagram showing water absorption and diffusion to the surface when a water droplet 7 is dropped onto the raised layer 3b on the back (skin side) of a multilayered knitted fabric 1 of one embodiment of the present invention using a dropper or the like. The water droplet 7 falls in the direction of arrow 8, and is absorbed in the thickness direction of the knitted fabric 1 without diffusing much in the planar direction in the raised layer 3b. The water droplet 7 passes through the knitted fabric base layer 3a, transfers to the surface layer 2, and diffuses in the planar direction as indicated by arrows 9a and 9b. L1 is the planar diffusion length (also referred to as the water absorption and diffusion diameter) of the raised layer 3b, and L2 is the planar diffusion length (also referred to as the water absorption and diffusion diameter) of the surface layer 2. L2 is preferably at least two times L1, more preferably at least three times, and even more preferably at least four times.

[0033] 4 is a schematic plan view showing a multilayer structure of a knitted fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. This example is a double knit (smooth knit) 10, knitted with a front yarn 11 and a back yarn 12. [Example]

[0034] The present invention will be explained in more detail below using examples. The present invention is not limited to the following examples. Measurement methods other than those described below were performed in accordance with JIS or industry standards. <Burst strength of knitted fabric> The burst strength of the knitted fabric was measured according to JIS L1096:2020 Method A (Mullen method). <Pilling> Pilling on the surface side of the knitted fabric was measured in accordance with JIS L1076:2012 Method A (ICI type testing machine) for 5 hours. <Water absorption of knitted fabric> The water absorbency from the back side (skin side) was measured using the drop method specified in JIS L 1907:2010. <Water absorption and diffusion properties of knitted fabric> The drop method specified in JIS L 1907:2010 was carried out, and the diffusion area was measured one minute after water was dropped from the backside of the knitted fabric. In addition, as shown in Figure 3, the water absorption diffusion diameter L2 (cm) on the backside of the knitted fabric and the water absorption diffusion diameter L1 (cm) on the frontside were measured, and the ratio L2 / L1 was calculated. <Quick-drying knit fabric> Evaluation was based on the drying time (100%) according to the method specified in ISO 17617:2014 A1. <Stickiness of knitted fabric> Distilled water, 50% of the weight of the knitted fabric, was sprayed onto the back side (skin side) of a 20cm x 20cm knitted fabric using a spray bottle, and after 5 minutes the fabric was placed on the inside of the arm so that the back side (skin side) was in contact with the fabric, and the feel was judged. Ten subjects were tested. The evaluation criteria were as follows, and the average was used to score the results. 4: No sticky feeling at all, very comfortable 3: Slightly sticky, but comfortable 2: Sticky and slightly uncomfortable 1: Stickiness is noticeable and very uncomfortable. <Breathability of knitted fabric> Measured by the Frazier method according to JIS L1096:2010. <Warmth retention of knitted fabric> Heat conduction (W / m 2The thermal conductivity (K) was measured using a KES Thermo Lab II (manufactured by Kato Tech Co., Ltd.). The lower the thermal conductivity, the less heat is transmitted and the better the heat retention.

[0035] Example 1 1. Surface yarn of knitted fabric Polyethylene terephthalate multifilament yarn (spun-dyed black, total fineness 82.5 decitex, number of filaments 36, single fiber fineness: 2.29 decitex) was used. 2. Back yarn of knitted fabric (1) Core component As the core component, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) multifilament yarn (total fineness: 33 decitex, number of filaments: 12, single fiber fineness: 2.75 decitex) was used. (2) Sheath component Merino wool (average diameter: 19.5 μm, average fiber length: 80 mm) treated with Kroyharcoset shrink-proofing was used as the sheath component. (3) Preparation of long and short composite spun yarn A long-short composite spun yarn was produced using a ring spinning machine with the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) filament yarn as the core component and the wool as the sheath component. The obtained long-short composite spun yarn was a No. 60 single yarn (wool content: 79% by mass, PET content: 21% by mass). 3. Knitting of knitted fabric Using the face yarn and back yarn obtained above, a double knit fabric was produced by interlocking on a 30-inch 36-gauge circular knitting machine. 4. Post-processing of knitted fabric The knitted fabric was immersed in an acid dye solution (aqueous dispersion), heated from room temperature 25°C to 98°C, and dyed by maintaining 98°C (dyeing temperature) for 50 minutes. The solution temperature was then lowered, the solution was discarded, and the dyed knitted fabric was washed with water for 10 minutes and dried. The knitted fabric was then immersed in an aqueous dispersion of a water-absorbing and diffusing agent containing 2% owf (on the weight of fiber) of a polyester resin-based water-absorbing and diffusing agent (manufactured by Ohara Palladium Chemical Co., Ltd., product name "Parasolve PET"), and heated from room temperature 25°C to 80°C. The temperature was maintained at 80°C for 30 minutes, allowing the water-absorbing and diffusing agent to be absorbed into the fabric. The solution temperature was then lowered, the solution was discarded, and the fabric after the water-absorbing and diffusing process was washed with water for 10 minutes and dried. 5. Brushed finish The backside of the dyed double knit fabric was raised using a wire raising machine. The average raised length was about 0.7 mm. The resulting knit fabric had a basis weight of 210 g / m 2 The wool content was 37% by mass and the polyester content was 63% by mass.

[0036] Example 2 The same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out except that a double knitted fabric was produced using a 30-inch, 28-gauge circular knitting machine. The resulting knit fabric had a basis weight of 170 g / m 2 The wool content was 40% by mass and the polyester content was 60% by mass.

[0037] (Comparative Example 1) In Example 1, a knitted fabric that was not subjected to the nap raising treatment was used as Comparative Example 1.

[0038] (Comparative Example 2) In Example 2, a knitted fabric that was not subjected to the nap raising treatment was used as Comparative Example 2.

[0039] The above results are summarized in Table 1.

[0040] [Table 1]

[0041] As is clear from Table 1, it was confirmed that in Examples 1 and 2, by combining the moisture absorption / diffusion processing with the back surface (skin side) raised, moisture absorption / diffusion from the back surface (skin side) to the front surface was high. 5A-B was also sewn using the knitted fabrics of each example, and a wearing test was conducted. As a result, the T-shirt 19 did not feel wet even when sweating, and the raised fabric was lightweight and warm for its thickness, exhibiting the smooth texture and soft characteristics of wool. The increased thickness of the knitted fabric and the inclusion of air within the knitted fabric improved its heat retention, resulting in a fluffy, comfortable garment suitable for winter sports where sweat accumulates. [Industrial Applicability]

[0042] The knitted fabric of the present invention and clothing containing the same are suitable not only for winter sports clothing but also for everyday wear such as T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, golf shirts, underwear, innerwear, training pants, inner pants, tights, socks, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 Multilayer knitted fabric 2 Surface layer 3 Back side (skin side) layer 3a Knitted fabric base material layer 3b Raised layer 4. Skin 5a,5b sweat 6. Outside air 7 water drops 10 Double-sided knitting (smooth knitting) 11 Outer thread 12 Backing thread 13 Long and short composite spun yarn 14 Core fiber 15a, 15b Sheath fiber 16 Liquid Water 19 T-shirt

Claims

1. A multilayer knitted fabric in which the surface layer is made of polyester multifilament yarn and the back (skin side) layer is made of spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fiber, The multilayer knitted fabric is subjected to a water-absorbing and diffusing process, The multi-layer knitted fabric is characterized in that the back (skin side) layer is brushed.

2. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the multilayer knitted fabric is an interlock knitted fabric, a double knitted fabric, or a bonded double knitted fabric.

3. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the nap length of the back (skin side) layer is 0.05 to 1 mm.

4. 2. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the spun yarn is a blended spun yarn containing animal hair and polyester staple fiber, a core-sheath spun yarn, or a long-short composite spun yarn.

5. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the animal hair fiber content of the multilayer knitted fabric is 20 to 70% by mass when the entire knitted fabric is taken as 100% by mass.

6. The multilayer knitted fabric has a mass per unit area of ​​300 g / m 2 The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein:

7. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the multilayer knitted fabric has a burst strength of 300 kPa or more as measured by JIS L1096 Method A (Mullen method).

8. 2. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein the water-absorbing and diffusing treatment is a treatment using a water-absorbent polyester resin.

9. The multilayer knitted fabric according to claim 1, wherein when water droplets are dropped onto the brushed back (skin side) of the multilayer knitted fabric, the absorption / diffusion diameter on the surface of the multilayer knitted fabric is at least twice the absorption / diffusion diameter on the back of the multilayer knitted fabric.

10. A garment comprising the multilayer knitted fabric according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. 11. The garment of claim 10, wherein the garment is a thermal garment for winter sports.

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