Evaluating a Novel Moisture-Wick Evaluating a Novel Moisture-Wicking Sports Hijab: A Qualitative Analysis of Thermoregulatory Comfort and Scalp Health in Muslim Athletes: -

Hafni Tafrikha Sari Mujiman; Limpad  Nurrachmad; Siti  Khanifah; Meazzanti  Fatiiha Azzahra; Muhammad Nicholas  Andriano

Authors

Hafni Tafrikha Sari Mujiman Universitas Negri Semarang
Limpad Nurrachmad Universitas Negeri Semarang
Siti Khanifah Universitas Negeri Semarang
Meazzanti Fatiiha Azzahra Universitas Negeri Semarang
Muhammad Nicholas Andriano Universitas Negeri Semarang

Keywords:

smart sports hijab, athletic comfort, scalp health, thermoregulation, textile technology, hijab olahraga pintar, kenyamanan atletik, kesehatan kulit kepala\, teknologi tekstil

Abstract

Abstract : This study aims to develop a conceptual design for a smart sports hijab intended to improve thermoregulatory comfort, scalp health, and athletic performance for Muslim female athletes. A qualitative approach was employed involving sixty female students from the Faculty of Sports Science (FIK UNNES). Data were collected using an open ended questionnaire exploring perceptions of thermal comfort, scalp moisture, irritation, and expectations for hijab innovation. Thematic analysis was used to identify dominant patterns in the responses. Four main themes emerged: (1) the urgent need for ventilation and effective airflow (2) frequent scalp moisture issues related to sweat accumulation (3) the negative impact of heat and humidity on focus and performance; and (4) strong user demand for cooling fabrics, moisture wicking layers, antibacterial coatings, and technology integrated materials. This study proposes a conceptual framework for a smart sports hijab integrating cooling spandex fabric, moisture wicking layers, thermoregulation concepts, and antibacterial technology as a response to user identified needs. These findings provide a foundation for future prototype development and empirical validation.

Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan desain konseptual hijab olahraga pintar untuk meningkatkan kenyamanan termoregulasi, kesehatan kulit kepala, serta performa atletik pada atlet perempuan berhijab. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan melibatkan enam puluh mahasiswi Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan (FIK UNNES). Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner pertanyaan terbuka mengenai persepsi kenyamanan termal, kelembapan kulit kepala, iritasi, serta harapan terhadap inovasi hijab olahraga. Analisis tematik digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pola utama dari respons peserta. Empat tema utama ditemukan: (1) kebutuhan tinggi akan ventilasi dan sirkulasi udara yang baik (2) permasalahan kelembapan kulit kepala akibat penumpukan keringat (3) pengaruh negatif panas dan kelembapan terhadap fokus dan performa serta (4) tingginya permintaan pengguna terhadap bahan berteknologi seperti kain pendingin, lapisan penyerap keringat, serta coating antibakteri. Penelitian ini menawarkan kerangka konseptual hijab olahraga pintar yang mengintegrasikan kain spandeks pendingin, lapisan pengatur kelembapan, konsep termoregulasi, dan teknologi antibakteri sebagai solusi berbasis kebutuhan pengguna. Temuan ini menjadi landasan untuk pengembangan prototipe dan pengujian empiris di masa mendatang.

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