Articles
  • Graphene-infused fabric gloves redefining thermal comfort and flexibility for athletes
  • Haihua He and Shaofan Liu*

  • Xiangyang Polytechnic, 441050, Xiangyang, Hubei, China

  • This article is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of graphene incorporation into fabric gloves on thermal conductivity, flexibility, durability, and washability. Systematic experiments were conducted, measuring the baseline thermal conductivity of untreated fabric gloves and subsequently testing graphene-infused gloves under controlled conditions. The results demonstrated a substantial increase in thermal conductivity, indicating effective graphene dispersion and integration within the fabric matrix. Comparative analysis revealed a noticeable improvement, with a percentage increase in thermal conductivity. The enhanced thermal conductivity of graphene-infused fabric gloves contributes to improved temperature regulation capabilities. Athletes facing challenges ranging from intense heat during rigorous activities to cold environments during winter sports benefit from efficient heat dissipation, preventing overheating and maintaining a comfortable microclimate. In colder conditions, the enhanced thermal conductivity creates a thermal barrier, preserving body heat. This dual functionality provides an adaptable and responsive thermal management system within the fabric gloves, optimizing athlete comfort in diverse environmental conditions.


Keywords: Temperature regulation, Flexibility, Durability.

This Article

  • 2024; 25(2): 251-253

    Published on Apr 30, 2024

  • 10.36410/jcpr.2024.25.2.251
  • Received on Dec 31, 2023
  • Revised on Jan 15, 2024
  • Accepted on Jan 16, 2024

Correspondence to

  • Shaofan Liu
  • Xiangyang Polytechnic, 441050, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
    Tel : 13870967201 Fax: 0710-3561878

  • E-mail: 18296136050@163.com