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ArticlePolymers2024

Evaluation of the UV Protection Properties of Para-Aramid Woven Fabrics with Various Specialty Core Yarns.

Klara Kostajnšek, Matejka Bizjak, Gözde Ertekin, Mustafa Ertekin

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Article in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Klara KostajnšekDepartment of Textiles, Graphics Art and Design, Faculty for Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Snežniška 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0002-3610-3867
Matejka BizjakDepartment of Textiles, Graphics Art and Design, Faculty for Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Snežniška 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0003-0361-9784
Gözde ErtekinDepartment of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-2150-9255
Mustafa ErtekinDepartment of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-5492-7982

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The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency P2-0213
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Abstract

Para-aramid fibers, known for their remarkable strength and thermal stability, are frequently employed in protective textiles for military and aerospace applications. However, continuous exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage their protective characteristics. This study analyzes the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) and UV transmittance of woven fabrics produced from 30/2 Ne spun para-aramid yarns in the warp and 10 Ne core-spun yarns in the weft. The weft yarns consisted of three sheath fibers-para-aramid, meta-aramid, and polyester-in combination with different specialty core materials. The results show significant differences in UPF before and after UV exposure, with para-aramid sheaths giving the highest improvement. UV exposure caused structural changes in the fibers, resulting in increased UV protection, particularly in fabrics with para-aramid sheaths. This study concludes that the combination of para-aramid fibers with specific core materials significantly enhances UV protection, making them well-suited for applications in high UV exposure environments.

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core-spun yarnsmaterial degradationpara-aramid fibersprotective textilesultraviolet protection factor (UPF)UV resistance

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PMID39518299
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