@@INTRODUCTION Moisture transfer properties in fabric are critical to determine the thermal and sensorial comfort. Some research has been conducted on improving moisture transfer [1,2,3,4,5,6,7]. Cotton fabric possesses many desirable characteristics that contribute to clothing comfort, such as, high absorbency, moisture vapor transport. However, in hot and wet environment or during some activities that human perspiration occurs, high absorbency of cotton makes its use undesirable as the cotton garment wore next to the skin gets wet and sticks to the skin and creates a wet discomfort. A good moisture management material requires performance well in absorbing, transporting and releasing moisture at the same time. In this study, a chemical finishing method is developed to increase liquid moisture transfer properties on cotton fabric. The moisture management properties of the finished fabric were evaluated.
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