Abstract
Both consumer and manufacturer are faced with the presence of undesired bad microorganisms and the negative impacts they cause, in addition to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation that penetrates human skin and materials. Antimicrobial finishing was assured to be common among both consumers and manufacturers. The present study focused on the development of multifunctional polyester-containing fabrics such as cotton/polyester 50/50, cotton/polyester 33/67, wool/polyester 40/60 using Sanitized® T99-19 as an antimicrobial agent, and transfer printing technique, and then UV-SUN®, a reactive anionic UV absorber based on oxalanilides. Finishing formulation contains DMDHEU as tetra-functional resin catalyst, acetic acid, and softener. AATCC 100 and AATCC 147 analysis were carried out to assess the antibacterial activity against two types of bacteria. The results revealed that finished and printed fabrics acquired the ability to inhibit the growth of both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus compared with unfinished ones (without an antimicrobial agent), and to enhance of color strength and crease recovery angles. In addition, imparting UV blocking ability that achieved very good and excellent protection categories. Moreover, the efficiency of activity against the bacteria was sustained up to 20 machine washes.
Highlights
Microorganisms and their negative effects cause challenge to consumer and commercial operators
The results revealed that the presence of Sanitized® T9919 alone in the finishing bath improved the color strength comparing with blank samples irrespective of the fabric type
A mixture of DMDHEU and Sanitized® T99-19 is optimized as functional finishing for different types of fabrics using a simultaneous pad–dry–curing/transfer printing
Summary
Microorganisms and their negative effects cause challenge to consumer and commercial operators. Antimicrobial treatments, as well as ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protection finishing, are proving to be popular among consumers, manufacturers, and building operators due to increased awareness of their negative hazards. These treatments provide protection from microorganisms and UVR and add aesthetic and emotive values to a full range of products.[1] Outdoor performance materials as fabrics, laminated or coated fabrics, are assaulted in many different end-use environments from the staining and deteriorating effects of bacteria.[2].
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