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ISSN 2456-0235

International Journal of Modern Science and Technology

​​​​​International Journal of Modern Science and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 8, 2017, Pages 284-287. 

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​Methods of Assessing the Performance Characteristics of Sportswear 

S. Kanjana¹, G. Nalankilli²,*
¹Apparel Production Research and Innovation Centre, ²Textile Chemistry Research and Innovation Centre,
Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
​​​*Corresponding author’s e-mail: gnalankilli@yahoo.com

​Abstract
Performance sportswear enhances the performance of athletes by imparting special functionality like reducing drag resistance as well as providing maximum wear comfort and protection in extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, extreme cold, and heat. Innovative materials and remarkable technologies are emerging very fast in this area to provide that extra benefit to players for enhanced performance. Ultimately assessment of such engineered sportswear becomes necessary to choose the right sportswear for right sport, environmental conditions, and wear comfort of the sports persons. In the present paper, the authors have tried to overview the various standard testing methods used for assessing performance characteristics of Sportswear that include sport clothing and sport shoes and also floor coverings, enumerating their functional properties. 

​​Keywords: Resistance to water; Spray test; Air permeability; Rain-shower test; Antibacterial finishes; Thermal insulation.

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