What is Moisture Management ?

The ability of a garment to transport moisture

away from the skin to the garments outer surface

Moisture management often refers to the

transport of both moisture vapor & liquid away
from the body. Moisture vapor can pass
through openings between filters of yarns.
In the case of cotton or other hydrophilic
fibers the fiber can serve as a buffer by
absorbing moisture vapor & adding to the
comfort properties of a fabric. Liquid water
( or perspiration) must be wicked into a fabric
structure & then evaporate from the outside
of the fabric.
 Textile as a barrier to comfort
Textile commonly worn act as a barrier between the external
Environment & the human body. The behavior of moisture in
Various fibers is different owing to their physical & chemical
Properties making it uncomfortable to the wearer- unless the
Moisture is carried away by a natural drying process or aided by
the apparel.
Polyester is being increasingly used in apparel, especially due to
Its strength, durability & fastness etc. Unfortunately owing to its
Inherent properties it can not absorb & transport moisture from
Body sweat. In some structures such as polyester knits, the
Water absorption of sweat released as perspiration, however such
modification either by fabric construction fiber &
or chemical treatment make the fabric absorbent
thereby retaining moisture inside the fabric for long
period of time. Such retention will then result into
“post exercise chill” as the retaining moisture
starts absorbing the body heat to evaporate from
fabric.
 Current Technologies
esently the concept of
oisture management is
mited to moisture
bsorption. The Absorption
operty of a Textile fabric
an be evaluated by the
llowing 3 methods.
Wicking :A capillary action
warp & weft direction.
Drop Test: The time taken
a drop of water to get
ally absorbed by the fabric
stop spreading.
Area : The total surface
ea covered by known
mount of water in a specific
me period.
rrently various products
e Available commercially
hich include hydrophilic
tionic, Anionic blends &
cone oil Emulsions
hich assures quick absorption.
 Limitations So what is
Comfort all about
While the current
Technologies to To be able to create
Improve the Comfort in apparel &
Absorption more particularly in
Properties, there Intimate wear or
Are questions on Sportswear, the textile
Durability of the Substrate has to be
Performance, the Programmed to quickly
Requirement of Attract moisture &
Process conditions Release moisture even
& silicone films, More quickly leading to
Which tend to Swift drying/ This
Break during use Releases valuable area
& washing. Of the apparel for the
Next round of absorption
 Quest - AQ
3 directional new generation moisture management technology

1. Cool & Dry

2. Quick wicking
3. Quick Drying
4. Anti-cling
5. Post Exercise chill
6. Breathable
7. Wash durable
 Additional benefits
) Quest –AQ combines the dual effect of quick
absorption & quick drying for polyester & polyester
rich blend.
) Quest –AQ increased the speed of moisture diffusion
in 3 directions enabling the fabric to left perspiration
immediately from the skin to the outer surface of
the garment as the moisture does not get trapped
in the clothing.
) Three dimensional warp wise, weft wise &
atmospheric transportation of moisture designed for
polyester & polyester fabrics or garments.
) Dry, soft breathable fabric & garments made from
Quest –AQ makes the user in total comfort –
NO MATTER WHAT THE CONDITIONS
) Ensures removal of moisture or sweat at much higher
speed & keep the body dry with no after sweat chill
effect.
) Imparts non-cling performance to 100% polyester
for better wearer comfort.
 Application
Standard usage is shown below & should
vary depending on the target material, the
purpose & conditions. Conduct a preliminary
test for determining an appropriate amount
including the compatibility with other
chemical Agents to used:
By Pad:
Quest AQ - 10 – 50 g/l
Pad dry cure 150 – 190°c for 1 min.

By Exhaust
Quest AQ - 1.5% o.w.f
pH - 4–5
MLR - 1: 10 – 30
Temperature - 40°c
Time - 20 – 40 mins.

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