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Relationship of Fiber Content and Fabric Properties to Comfort of Socks

Mary Ann Morris

Division of Textiles and Clothing, University of California, Davis, CA 95616

Harriet H. Prato

Division of Textiles and Clothing, University of California, Davis, CA 95616

Nancy L. White

Division of Textiles and Clothing, University of California, Davis, CA 95616

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship of fiber content and fabric properties to the subjective evaluation of comfort of socks and to determine the subjective evaluations and laboratory measurements that best predict comfort. Socks made from all synthetic or predominantly cotton fibers were worn during exercise. Laboratory measurements were made on samples of sock fabrics which had been washed but not worn.

Subjective evaluations obtained from the participants during the wear study indicated that the socks made from synthetic fibers were slightly more comfortable than the predominantly cotton socks. Prior to the wear study the majority of participants had indicated that they would select cotton socks for maximum comfort. The subjective evaluations of sock softness and foot dryness were found to be the significant determinants of comfort. Neither fiber content nor any of the laboratory measurements (weight, thickness, moisture absorption, air permeability, compressibility, and compressional resiliency) were found to be good predictors of comfort.

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, Vol. 3, No. 1, 14-19 (1984)
DOI: 10.1177/0887302X8400300103
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