Abstract
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) yarn with multifunctional properties such as UV protection, antimicrobial property and cotton-like moisture transport properties was fabricated in a semi-commercial melt spinning machine. Effects of chemical modifications and additives on PET yarn with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and zinc oxide (ZnO) were studied and reported. It was found that ZnO imparts UV protection and antimicrobial properties and PEG helps to improve moisture management. Bacteriostatic activity above 3.5 was observed with ZnO incorporation. High wicking length of 15 cm was obtained as against 2 cm for control PET fabric of same construction.
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