Abstract
In this article, the effect of weave pattern on fabric wicking was analyzed. Weaves are distributed into two groups, i.e. weaves, the floats of which are distributed in even intervals throughout the entire surface of fabric, and horizontally striped weaves. The wickability properties of all tested fabrics are determined using a newly developed electronic vertical wicking tester. It was determined that the results of wicking horizontally striped fabrics were higher than those of weaves with evenly distributed floats. Washburn's equation obeyed quite well when the time constant is near 0.5. In fact, the time constant for plain and fancy twill weave were exponentially lower than those of other fabrics. This can be considered a measure of fabric rigidity.