The transport of moisture and liquid in fibrous assemblies, like yarns and fabrics, is crucial for thermophysiological comfort in functional textiles, including activewear, protective clothing, and health and hygiene products. Understanding these complex liquid transport processes has involved both standardized and non-standardized testing methods. One key tool, the Moisture Management Tester (MMT), was developed in 2002 to objectively measure moisture spreading and transfer between fabric surfaces. In 2009, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) established Test Method 195, which uses the MMT to assess moisture management properties in textile fabrics. However, this standard primarily addresses clothing comfort by measuring basic moisture spread over time and distance.

In applications like patient support systems and incontinence products, moisture behavior differs: patient support systems involve slow application of small liquid quantities, while incontinence products handle larger fluid amounts applied at a rapid rate. These variations require tracking liquid movement in multiple directions. Wickview, a new system equipped with integrated cameras, uniquely captures and records video and images, measuring multidirectional liquid movement through fabrics or fabric layers. This work demonstrates Wickview's capabilities in evaluating applications such as patient support and incontinence products. With its comprehensive parameter measurements and visual tools for studying liquid transport, Wickview broadens the scope of quantitative machine measurements, offering enhanced insight into moisture and liquid dynamics across various textile applications.