“Optimizing Tent Internal Climate Based on the Wool-Linen Hybrid Fabrics”

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استاذ مساعد بكلية التكنولوجيا والتعليم جامعة بنى سويف

Abstract

Tents are essential in wildlife . It turns it into a heaven for all adventurers and campers out there. This paper discusses the cooling dynamics within tents by focusing on how wool and linen fabrics behave together. We investigated the effect of both wool and linen materials on the microclimate regulation inside tents using a combination of the experimentally measured and computational modeling. The distinct performances of these natural fibers captured in our findings highlight wool insulation as well as superior airflow and moisture wicking in linen. The tent prototypes were used as wool and linen as hybrid fabric to balance the thermal comfort in different conditions. The temperature drops 10 degrees Celsius during daylight . This is achieved in both dry conditions and 50% humidity or wet conditions , for a tent made of wool-linen, avoiding being too dry or too wet creates versatile shelter options in various environmental conditions. This research has broad implications for sustainability, as natural fibers have much lower environmental impact than synthetics alternatives, and ideally all tents should be made with natural fibers forever. Finally, the contribution of this study to the knowledge regarding tent design and performance gives insights into the significance of regional resources like wool and linen fabrics and reveals their importance in enhancing outdoor comfort and promoting sustainability.

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