Undergraduate Research

An Investigation into the Fabric Properties Affecting Swimwear Drying Performance

Authors: Rodell Catalla (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona) , Saemee Lyu (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona) , Techen Chao (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona) , Tiffani L Pickens (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)

Abstract

In the swimwear industry, water repellent and moisture wicking technology can be found in swim shorts marketed towards men appearing as everyday use bottoms. Even though there are many apparel industry companies that advertise the high drying speed of swimwear garments with either high water repellency or moisture wicking, there is a lack of study examining the drying performance of these fabric properties in the actual swimwear garment. The purpose of this study was to investigate water repellency and moisture wicking property to determine a suitable fabric property which provides higher drying efficiency for versatile swimwear development.

Keywords: Drying Efficiency, Water Repellency, Moisture Wicking

How to Cite: Catalla, R. , Lyu, S. , Chao, T. & Pickens, T. L. (2019) “An Investigation into the Fabric Properties Affecting Swimwear Drying Performance”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 76(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8840