International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Table 3 Effect of fiber composition as 100% cotton (JSCO100), 60% cotton and 40% polyester (JSCO/PE), 97% cotton and 3% spandex (JSCO/SP) on ultraviolet protection of knitted fabric
From: Ultraviolet resistance on weft knitted fabric coated by benzotriazoles
Sample | Knitting type | Composition (%) | Courses per inch (CPI) | Wales per inch (WPI) | Thickness (mm) | Specific weight (g) | Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JSCO100 | Single Jersey | 100% cotton | 52 | 41 | 0.424 | 161.2 | 7.3 |
JSCO/PE | Single Jersey | 60% cotton 40% polyester | 54 | 41 | 0.456 | 166.5 | 31.4 |
JSCO/SP | Single Jersey | 97% cotton 3% spandex | 76 | 41 | 0.506 | 194.0 | 9.4 |