Journal Textile Coloration and Finishing Year / Vol., Issue, Month 2021 / V.33,no.2,Jun Title A Study on the Application of Medical Compression Arm Sleeves Using a MRT(Moisture Responded Transformable) Fibers Authors Daehyun Cho1, Taedu Jung2, Eunhee Park2, and Youngmi Park* Institution/Affiliations High-Tech Fibers, 1Kyungpook National University, 2Yeungnam University Pages/Total page pp.87 ~ 95 / 9 Language Korean Abstract In this study, the application of a medical compression sleeve of Moisture Responded Transformable(MRT) fibers to the treatment of lymphedema after surgery in breast cancer patients was investigated. MRT fibers were manufactured with PET and Nylon6 bi-component cross-section yarns, and compression sleeves of sleeves 1, 2, 3, and 4 were knitted in order of size, and then the physical properties and clinical tests were evaluated. As a result, the pressure of compression sleeve in wrinkle was the lowest in sleeve 1 with 3.81 kPa, and the highest in sleeve 4 with 5.22 kPa. Elastic recovery rate is that all parts except the top of the sleeve 1 exhibited 100%. The air permeability was good at 12.1 ~ 16.1 cm3/cm2/sec, and peeling was also comparatively excellent as grade 3. In addition, the weight of the compression sleeves 1, 2, and 3 decreased as 18.3 ~ 23.0 g/m2 depend on size, while the compared sample was heavier with 17.39 ~ 32.61 g/m2. In lymphoscintigraphy test, it was confirmed that the function of remaining lymph node was good in all patients. Although there were no differences between samples in skin irritation and tightness in wearing comfort, the manufactured sleeves showed better fit, lightness, fashion and breathability than the comparable sleeves. Keywords MRT fiber, breast cancer, lymphedema, compression sleeve, self-crim Download   Reference http://koreascience.or.kr/journal/OSGGBT.page?&lang=ko