


{"id":1751,"date":"2023-09-11T03:30:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T20:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/application\/thu-tinh-nang-san-pham\/do-kho\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T22:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T15:15:40","slug":"drying-rate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/en\/application\/product-feature-test\/drying-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Drying rate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performance.james-heal.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance\u00a0<\/a>clothing and footwear dry out efficiently is considered to be a key feature for most\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performance.james-heal.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance\u00a0<\/a>garments, as nearly every item that we wear will come into contact with liquid moisture from one point of origin or another, be it from snow, from rain, or most commonly of all from sweat.<\/p>\n<p>Some key terminology surrounding\u00a0dry rate testing is:<\/p>\n<p><em>Drying rate\u00a0\u2014 the change in volume per unit time a liquid evaporates from a textile.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Drying time\u00a0\u2014 the time it takes for a specified amount of liquid to evaporate from a textile under controlled testing conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Performance textiles and the human body<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To further understand the functions of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performance.james-heal.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance<\/a>\u00a0garments, and to explore why dry rate testing is such an important subject in this area of textiles, we need to look closely at the relationship between\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performance.james-heal.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance\u00a0<\/a>textiles and the human body.<\/p>\n<p>The importance of maintaining a constant body temperature<\/p>\n<p>The human body is constantly generating heat and tries to regulate its core temperature between 36.5 \u2013 37.5\u00b0C . To cool down, the body sweats which then evaporates from the skin, taking heat away and therefore cools our body.<\/p>\n<p>Efficient drying in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performance.james-heal.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance\u00a0<\/a>textiles relates closely to our health. The better the garment is at sweat-wicking and drying, the more stable the body&#8217;s surface temperature. Effective thermoregulation here provides both comfort and safety, as\u00a0our garments and footwear can dry out before the liquid moisture has time to drop in temperature and cause what is known as post exercise chill sensation.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1205\">Drying Rate: The Rising Star in Textile Testing &amp; A Glimpse Into the Future<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1591\">In today\u2019s textile industry, <strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1305\">consumer comfort, fast performance, and intelligent functionality<\/strong> are more than just trends \u2014 they are <strong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1365\">testing priorities<\/strong>. Among the performance indicators that global brands are beginning to prioritize, <strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1471\">drying rate testing<\/strong> has emerged as one of the most important, especially in the realm of <strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1590\">activewear, sportswear, and technical fabrics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1647\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Drying-rate-Toc-do-kho-300x188.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Drying-rate-Toc-do-kho-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Drying-rate-Toc-do-kho-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Drying-rate-Toc-do-kho.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1647\">What Is Drying Rate and Why Does It Matter?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1764\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesheal.com\/fundamentals-of-dry-rate-testing-your-questions-answered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1664\">Drying rate<\/strong> <\/a>refers to how quickly a fabric <strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1719\">evaporates moisture<\/strong> after being wetted. It is often measured by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<li data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1800\"><strong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1783\">Elapsed time<\/strong> to reach dryness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1857\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1834\">Percentage of moisture lost<\/strong> over a given timeframe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1893\">Why it&#8217;s becoming critical:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2133\">\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1975\">Directly affects <strong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1931\">wearer comfort<\/strong>, especially for athletes and outdoor users.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2049\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2049\">Helps brands <strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2008\">differentiate<\/strong> their products with quick-drying claims.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2133\">\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2133\">Indicates <strong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2083\">finishing quality<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2110\">fiber architecture<\/strong> in technical textiles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2185\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2185\">Popular Methods for Drying Rate Testing<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2223\">1. <strong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2223\">Manual gravimetric method<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<li data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2287\">Wet fabric sample \u2192 weigh over time \u2192 calculate drying curve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<p data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2304\">Simple setup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2362\">Accuracy highly dependent on controlled environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ProDry-Sales-Tool-Kit-FOD-2-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ProDry-Sales-Tool-Kit-FOD-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ProDry-Sales-Tool-Kit-FOD-2-1.jpg 351w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2426\">2. <strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2426\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/en\/thu-toc-do-kho\/drying-rate-prodry\/\">ProDry<\/a> (James Heal) \u2013 Automated Image Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2663\">\n<li data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2513\">Uses high-resolution camera and software to track moisture evaporation in real-time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2553\">\n<p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2553\">Visual, accurate, and reproducible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2604\">\n<p data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2604\">Generates detailed drying profiles and graphs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2663\">\n<p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2663\">Captures localized drying behavior across the surface.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2729\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2729\">Drying Rate: The Future of Fabric Performance Testing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2898\">According to <strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2753\">AATCC<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2762\">ISO<\/strong>, and various global standard bodies, drying rate will soon become a core part of the <strong data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2886\">&#8220;Perceived Comfort Testing Matrix&#8221;<\/strong>, alongside:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<li data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<p data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2908\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/en\/application\/wicking\/\">Wicking<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2927\">\n<p data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2927\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thachanhvang.com\/en\/application\/performance-test\/air-permeability\/\">Air permeability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2948\">Thermal regulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3082\">Brands like <strong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2993\">Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon<\/strong> are already integrating <strong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3033\">drying time<\/strong> into lab protocols for their newest collections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3117\">From 2026 onwards, expect to see:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3266\">\n<li data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3185\">\n<p data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3185\">Drying rate included in updated <strong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3185\">ISO &amp; AATCC testing standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3266\">\n<p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3266\">Broader adoption of image-based devices like <strong data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3248\">ProDry<\/strong> in labs worldwide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having our\u00a0performance\u00a0clothing and footwear dry out efficiently is considered to be a key feature for most\u00a0performance\u00a0garments, as nearly every item that we wear will come into contact with liquid moisture from one point of origin or another, be it from snow, from rain, or most commonly of all from sweat. 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