Volume 119, 30 March 2015, Pages 182–193
New finishing possibilities for producing durable multifunctional cotton/wool and viscose/wool blended fabrics
Highlights
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- A single-stage functional finishing process.
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- Utilization of multi finish formulations and combinations.
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- Using pad-dry-microwave fixation technique.
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- Cellulosic/wool blends with multiple innovative characteristics.
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- Functionalized cellulose-containing fabrics with noticeable durability.
Abstract
This
research work focuses on the development of a one-bath functional
finishing procedure for imparting durable multifunctional properties
such as easy care, soft-hand, antibacterial and/or ultra violet (UV)
protection to cotton/wool and viscose/wool blends using diverse
finishing combinations and formulations. In this study finishing agents
such as reactant resin, silicon softeners, 4-hydroxybenzophenone,
triclosan, and pigment colorant were selected using magnesium
chloride/citric acid as a mixed catalyst and the pad-dry microwave
fixation technique. The results reveal that enhancement in the imparted
functional properties are governed by type of the finished substrate as
well as nature and concentration of finishing formulation components.
The finished fabrics still retained high level of functionalities even
after 15 consecutive laundering. Surface morphology and composition of
selected samples were investigated using scan electron microscope (SEM)
and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis. The mode of
interactions was also investigated. Practical applications for
multifunctionlization of cellulose/wool blended fabrics are possible
using these sorts of proper finishing formulations and unique finishing
application method.
Keywords
- Cellulose/wool blend;
- Multifunctional finish;
- Easy care;
- Soft-hand;
- Antibacterial;
- Anti-UV
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