Abstract: While being the determinate element of both the surface magnetic field intensity and the economic cost of the magnetic fabric, the content of magnetic fiber probably has certain influence on its wearability. In this study, experimental method has been adopted to investigate the wearability of the knitted magnetic fabric which is woven of magnetic fiber and non-magnetic fiber in different proportions. The mechanical property, pilling resistance, dimensional stability, moisture permeability and other properties of magnetic fiber have been tested. The results of study shows that as the proportion of magnetic fiber in the magnetic fabric increases, the breaking strength, bursting strength and pilling resistance of the fabric decrease and the moisture permeability variation. It has also been found that the bending property, drapability and dimension stability of the fabric nearly have no evident relation with the content of magnetic fiber. This study could provide references for the further research of the magnetic health care garment and to make the magnetic fabric better uses on garment.

Key words: magnetic fiber, knitting fabric, wearability, content