Abstract
Acidic, basic, oxidative, and reductive aftertreatments were investigated on cot ton finished with methylolamide crosslinking agents, including dimethylol dihydroxyethyleneurea (DMDHEU), methylated dimethylol dihydroxyethyleneurea (Me-DMDHEU), dimethylol ethyleneurea (DMEU), and dimethylol methyl car bamate (DMMC). The value of aftertreatments to lower formaldehyde release from the finished fabrics without excessive adverse effect on smooth-dry performance was determined. The responses of the finished fabrics to aftertreatments were compared and contrasted with those of methylene-crosslinked cotton. A range of effectiveness of aftertreatments existed among the finishes. Aftertreatments diminished formaldehyde release from some finishes by 90% or more compared with that from unwashed, finished fabric.
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