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<p>Thermal comfort parameters of knitted fabrics such as thermal resistance and liquid transfer can be enhanced bycombining hydrophilic and hydrophobic functional yarns as double-face fabrics. This study aims to investigate thermalconductivity (Alambeta Parameters), permeability (air permeability and Permetest Parameters) and liquid managementcharacteristics of double-face knitted fabrics for which functional yarns such as Thermosoft®, Nilit Heat®, Viloft® and woolwere combined with standard polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) by a false rib structure. According to the results of 11fabrics-s is necessary, Nilit Heat®/PP (inner/outer) fabric has advantages for breathability, warmer sensations as a result of itsminimum thermal absorption, conductivity and diffusion. Wool/PET can be suggested more for liquid managementproperties with its branched structure besides its higher thermal resistance and air permeability values. Both structuresincluding hydrophilic or functional inner surfaces touching the skin can be suggested for a cold protective clothing to enablestable insulation and dryness. <br></p>