MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

§ Perspiration accompanies man 365 days a year & 24 hours a day & is a
natural reaction for transporting excess heat, which is caused by
physical activity or high ambient temperature or both.

§ By supporting the thermal regulation of the human body, fabric may

significantly contribute to the physiological comfort.

§ The term moisture management stands for moisture control and/or

moisture regulation, due to the recently increasing demand of functional
finishes this term is frequently used in textile marketing.
§ Moisture Management includes the following functions:
•Fast moisture transport outward • Rapid evaporation
• Comfortable and dry skin feeling •Breathability
§ Generally Moisture Management Agents for cotton are based on
hydrophylic silicone softeners which give a soft and supple handle also.

§ The effects of hydrophilic finishing agents can be measured by several

test methods.
•Drop test•Capillary rise test•Evaporation test•Water flow test

Test Method Achieved Result

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT Conventional
Tegewa Drop Test Dispersion Time < 5 sec Dispersion Time > 5 sec
Durability: 5-10 wash @ 40°C