Abstract: Samples were drawn from 70 batches of garment on shelves which claimed to have moisture absorbent & quick drying or related functions, and they were tested and evaluated according to the national standard GB/T 21655.2 — 2009. The results show that only 17% of them can match with full requirements on moisture absorbent & quick-drying properties. Meanwhile, samples drawn from 50 batches out of the 70 batches were also tested and evaluated in accordance with GB/T 21655.1 — 2008 for comparison and only 18% comply with the standard. The comparison shows that only 4% of the samples comply with both standards. The causes and reasonableness are yet to be further investigated. By SEM analysis, it is found out that though many garment makers tried to use profiled fibers to improve moisture absorbent & quick drying performance, the effect is limited.

Key words: moisture absorbent; quick-drying; SEM; profiled fiber; standards