Material, structure, chosen mechanical and comfort properties of kinesiology tape
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Date
2017
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Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to determine material composition, structure, and chosen mechanical
and thermo-physiological comfort properties of selected kinesiology tape. The results of experiments
show that kinesiology tape is a non-linear elastic and porous composite material. Warp yarns are corespun elastic yarns, while weft yarns are 100% cotton yarns. Fabric has a plain weave and its back side is
equipped with an adhesive. Tensile strength of kinesiology tape ranges from 80 to 180 N depending on
the tape width. In a relaxed state, porosity together with air permeability and other heat and mass transfer
characteristics are mainly affected by the compact layer of adhesive on the surface of woven fabric. During
tensioning, pores are expanding and therefore transfer of air and water vapor is significantly increased and
at the same time heat transfer is reduced which can positively affect wearer comfort.
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comfort properties, kinesiology tape, material properties, mechanical properties, structural properties
Citation
ISSN
0040-5000