認識Coolmax
何謂Coolmax?Coolmax®是以英威達專利的四條排汗管道纖維所製成，為顧客的乾爽舒適所設想。Coolmax®標榜能在身體開始發汗時就能以最快且最有效率的速度將濕氣自皮膚排至織物表層，擁有絕佳的透氣度。
注意：很多消費者會因Coolmax名稱，而誤以為Coolmax即是涼感紗或是會有冰涼感。其實這些都是對Coolmax的誤解 - Coolmax並非涼感紗。
(前往了解真正的涼感衣布料)
Coolmax®的主要功能如下：
- Coolmax®布料幫助帶走體表濕氣。
- Coolmax®布料可吸收並擴散濕氣，從而加強蒸發乾燥能力。
- 讓空氣進入，使身體保持涼爽與乾燥。
Coolmax®是一種功能性的纖維材質，又可以稱之為「四管道特殊型聚酯纖維」，纖維的表面有四道溝槽，表面積也較一般圓形纖維多20%，沿著纖維的表面所運作的毛細管作用，在身體開始發汗的時候，就能迅速將溼氣從皮膚排至材質表層，經實驗測試發現Coolmax®的乾燥速度明顯優於一般功能紗線，效果約為棉質的2倍以上！
而且因為表面積較大的關係，空氣透過的機會也會變高、肌膚就能常保乾爽。當身體運動時，就能自然調節溫度與溼度，避免過度悶熱或快速失溫。Coolmax®同時具有質輕、柔軟、高透氣性、抗皺摺等多樣特性，是夏季衣物的優良選擇。
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Coolmax®布料的優勢？
為了保持乾爽與舒適，無論是從事日常工作，或是體能運動，您的身體都無法避免出汗。英威達Coolmax®面料借助於特殊技術，將布料實現吸濕與增強乾燥的功能。
Coolmax®的分類
Coolmax®的分類有許多，在這裡簡單介紹其中最為大家所使用的， 依布料中Coolmax®纖維含量的不同而分為：
1.Coolmax® Everyday(含Coolmax®約30%)
不僅質地輕薄柔軟，易洗速乾，且具有神奇的透氣功能。可以保持適當的體溫，冬暖夏涼，穿戴起來十分舒適。適用於日常生活使用，市面上有些貼身衣物也採用Coolmax® EVERYDAY材質。
2.Coolmax® Active(含Coolmax®約50%)
具有更強效的排汗功能，可以長保涼爽乾燥的舒適感。運動時大量出汗也不會有溼溼黏黏的不適感。應用於像是步行、高爾夫等中等強度的休閒運動衣物上。
3.Coolmax® Extreme(含Coolmax®約80%)
專門為重大體育比賽選手特別量身打造， 具有最先進的溫控管理，保持較低的體溫，減少體能消耗。 應用於跑步、登山…等極限類的需要最高功能性水準的運動衣物。
What is Coolmax?
Coolmax, a trademark of Invista, is a brand name for a series of moisture-wicking technical fabrics developed in 1986 by DuPont Textiles and Interiors (now Invista). The fabrics employ specially-engineered polyester fibres to improve "breathability" compared to natural fibres like cotton. 'Wick away' or 'wickaway' is a general term used for fabrics that are engineered to draw moisture away from the skin through capillary action and increased evaporation over a wider surface area.
Coolmax® Structure:
Coolmax fibres are not round, but are slightly oblong in cross-section with grooves running lengthwise along the threads. They are manufactured in either a tetrachannel or hexachannel style. The series of closely spaced channels creates capillary action that wicks moisture through the core and out to a wider area on the surface of the fabric which increases evaporation.
Uses:
Coolmax fabric was originally developed for clothing intended for use during extreme physical exertion — sweat can evaporate quickly so the wearer is kept dry. Other useful properties include resistance to fading, shrinking and wrinkling. The fibres are now often woven with other materials like cotton, wool, Spandex and Tencel. As a result, Coolmax is found in a wide variety of garments from mountain climbing gear, to casual sportswear and underwear.
Coolmax fabric mattress covers and bed sheets have also been designed for those who have hot flashes or night sweating due to illness, medication or menopause.
編排整理 Edited: ACOTEX Fabric Talks 布料指南