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International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

Table 2 Comparison of properties of fluorescent fabric samples

From: An evaluation of the suitability of fluorescent fabrics and retroreflective materials for road traffic warning clothing in compliance with international standards

Measurement items

Fabrics

Measuring direction

Samples

S1

S2

S3

S4

Air permeability (mm/s)

 

182

179

37.3

129.6

Moisture regain (%)

 

0.53

1.11

0.10

0.06

Water vapor permeability (g/m2 24 h)

 

8998

10,885

9634

10,705

Tensile

 Strength (N)

Warp

660

690

640

480

Weft

740

360

290

330

 Elongation (%)

Warp

36.2

20.5

13.1

27.3

Weft

27.8

18.2

55.2

26.1

Abrasion (times)

 

Above 20,000

Above 20,000

15,300

Above 20,000

Rate of size change after washing (%)

Warp

− 1.0

− 1.5

− 1.0

− 0.5

Weft

− 1.0

− 1.0

− 0.5

− 0.5

  1. S1: T company fluorescent fabric (manufactured in Korea)
  2. S2: T company fluorescent fabric (manufactured in Japan)
  3. S3: Trial fluorescent fabric for adults (purchased in Dongdaemun market, Seoul; random)
  4. S4: Trial fluorescent fabric for children (purchased in Dongdaemun, market, Seoul; random)