Psychophysical Measurement of Wet and Clingy Sensation of Fabrics by the Volar Forearm Test

• Published in: Journal of sensory studies Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 329 - 347
• Main Authors: Tang, K. P. M, Kan, C. W, Fan, J. T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cincinnati Food & Nutrition Press 01.08.2015; Blackwell Publishing Ltd; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: absolute threshold; arms (limbs); clingy sensation; dermatitis; evaporation rate; fabric; fabrics; health services; humans; mechanoreceptors; microbial growth; new products; Psychophysical; sensation; Stevens' power law; sweat; sweating; Textile industry; thermal properties; water binding capacity; wet sensation

Wet and clingy sensation caused by fabric is activated by thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors and is critical to wearers’ thermophysiological and tactile comfort. This study aims at quantifying the absolute threshold for wet and clingy sensation of apparel fabrics using a psychophysical approach an...