Effects of Clay in Nylon Fibe

Abstract

Since the introduction of nylon 6:6, and nylon 6, the nylon fiber was in significant demand in home textile and technical textile articles. Its uses in hosiery, sail cloth, parachute, blouses, gowns and veils, swim suit, parachute, and lingerie etc. Improving the performance of any nylon matrix with the loading of clay content, for the desired effects, can be an important subject to expand the utilization of nylon in automotive, technical textiles etc. This review study is to find out how clay may contribute in the performance of nylon fiber, and what research directions are appealing in achieving the desired effects in nylon fibers. The known effects on orientation and crystal structure of any nylon polymer; and how the advantageous effects in the utilization of nylon are achievable through the incorporation of clay mineral particularly in composite fiber. Strength, fatigue and thermal stability are some improved effects possible. Heat resistance and flame retardancy are particularly discussed. The aim of this review study is to realize how the nylon fiber was modified using the montmorillonite clay; and to explore what are the possible effects, and improvement achieved.