Recent Developments in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques Used for Sports Textiles

<table class="table-group" id="tab2"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td class="align_left">Fiber</td><td class="align_center">Properties</td><td class="align_center">Sports textile products</td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Cotton</td><td class="align_center">Absorbent, breathable, hypoallergic, non-toxic, comfortable, biodegradable</td><td class="align_center">Used as the inner lining in sportswear.</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Hemp</td><td class="align_center">Absorbent, UV protective, antimicrobial, durable, comfortable, good wet strength, biodegradable</td><td class="align_center">Sails and ropes, caps</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Bamboo</td><td class="align_center">Absorbent, elastic, antibacterial, antifungal, natural deodorant, UV resistant, and biodegradable</td><td class="align_center">Next to skin garments, knitted shirts, trousers</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Wool</td><td class="align_center">UV protection, antibacterial, stain resistance, antistatic, durability, and warmth</td><td class="align_center">Used as an inner, mid, and outer layer for hiking, climbing, or skiing suits</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Silk</td><td class="align_center">Lightweight, breathable, elastic, absorbent, quick-drying, shiny appearance</td><td class="align_center">Sports coats</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="3"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

<div>Natural fibers properties and their applications in sports textile products [<a href="/journals/ijps/2023/2021622/#B66" target="_blank">66</a>].</div>

International Journal of Polymer Science

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