Role of Bamboo Fabric in Sports Clothing

Abstract

In the recent era of development, the global market for sportswear textile manufacturing industries has increased in consumption of active sportswear. The performance characteristics of active sportswear directly influence comfort level and athletic performance during sports activities. Different types of sportswear products require different performance characteristics. Appropriate moisture and heat management are the key factors for the endowment of the required physiological comfort level. In highly engineered textile-based sports goods, special characteristics are incorporated in the polymer/fibers/product manufacturing procedures/finishing techniques to obtain the maximum performance and comfort level. The fashion world is constantly seeking new, natural, eco–friendly textile materials. India, after China, is the second richest country in bamboo genetic resources a novel textile material. The bamboo (rayon) fabric was tested for fiber and fabric properties assessing that the sourced fabric was within the minimum expected performance standards. Acceptability and suitability by retailers and sportspersons through another survey was gathered. The use of bamboo knits for sportswear was well accepted showing a high potential for bamboo knitwear in the market. Incorporation of wider color range and surface embellishments will enhance the appearance of sportswear adding more variety.