In Vivo Cutaneous and Perceived Comfort Response to Fabric: Part II: Mechanical and Surface Related Comfort Property Determinations for Three Experimental Knit Fabrics

Our analyses using Kawabata instruments confirmed significant differences in phys ical and thermal properties of cotton and polyester single jersey knit fabrics. We at tributed observed differences in fabric physical properties to differences between cotton and polyester fibers and in the fineness of component fibers. We judged comparisons to be useful in forecasting tactile comfort and explaining subjective sensations associated with fabric/skin contact.