Performance Evaluation of Anti Pilling and Easy-Care Finished Rayon and Rayon/Cotton Satin Fabric

Abstract

ABSTRACT Anti-pilling and easy care (resin finish) are the two most common finishes of Textile. In this paper performance of combined anti-pilling and easy-care finish of 100% rayon and 50:50 rayon/cotton without singed satin fabrics for home textile were evaluated. For this study four factors, namely, fabric blend ratio, concentration of Appretan N9211, Arkofix NF and curing method were selected. Fabric blend ratio and curing method were tested at two levels, whereas the concentration of Appretan N9211, Arkofix NF was tested at three levels. The performance of the finish was evaluated by testing eight response variables, namely, pilling before and after wash, dimensional stability, tear strength, Berger whiteness, yellowness index, smoothness appearance and light fastness. The study revealed that a recipe containing 100 g/l of Appretan N9211, 100 g/l of Arkofix NF and normal cure (at 150°C for 3 min) improved the pilling, dimensional stability, and smooth appearance and tear strength improved. However, the reduction in Berger whiteness and a minimum increment in yellowness index were observed. The light fastness of the fabrics, however, did not change significantly.