Effect of Thermal Conductivity Behavior of Jute/Cotton Blended Knitted Fabrics

The relationship between fabric properties and thermal conductivity of various jute/cotton blended knitted fabrics has been studied. The experimental result shows that lower thermal conductivity noticed at higher jute blend proportions. The thermal conductivity reduces with increasing fabric thickness. It also reveals that fabric air permeability and tightness factor values influences the thermal conductivity of jute/cotton blended knitted fabrics. The thermal insulation values are noticed higher with higher fabric tightness factor and lower air permeability. Regression correlation coefficients between various fabric properties and thermal conductivity have been discussed.