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Replacing Synthetic Materials in Automobile Upholstery with Natural Comfort and Hygiene Materials
[ By : C. S. Sentthil Kumar ]

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KAPOK: Naturally cool fiber and very silky and soft. Fibers are resisting to water and formation of rot, which add more natural comfort to the seat. It helps to maintain comfort on long ride.

 

 

 

 

 



SEAT DISCOMFORT:
Long period of static seating causes blood pooling and discomfort in the lower extremities. Seat temperature and humidity also increase the discomfort. Many factors may influence seat comfort, such as the postural support provided to the body, contact pressures with the body and the thermal and humidity properties of the seat.

FEATURES OF BAMBOO FABRIC:

BAMBOO: COTTON:

Warp: 40s cotton Warp: 40s

Weft: 40s bamboo Weft: 40s

EPI/PPI: 132 x 85 EPI/PPI: 96x74

Weave: Plain Weave Weave: Plain Weave Fabric width: 63

 4.1. VERTICAL WICKING TEST: (Table 6 Wicking Test)

 

 

BAMBOO

 

COTTON

 

Length

Width

Length

Width

Average wicking (evaluation at 5min)

1.0cm

0.9cm

0.7cm

0.6cm

Average wicking (evaluation at 30min)

2.0cm

2.1cm

1.6cm

1.8cm


 
It can be observed from the Table No: 6 the bamboo fabric has 43% more longitudinal and transverse wick ability when compared to cotton after 5 min. Similarly bamboo fabric has 25% more wick ability compared to cotton in longitudinal and transverse directions.

DRYING RATE :

Test condition: Temp 30C & R.H 45%

% Moisture loss after 45min 52.8%

1 2 3 4 5 6  ]    


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