Pure Cotton Research Articles

Delayed Flammability for Natural Fabrics by Deposition of Silica Core-Amine Shell Microspheres through Dip-Coating Process

In this study, we synthesized a SiO2-APTES core-shell microsphere (Si-NH2-MS) flame retarding material (FRM) as a heat shielding layer on natural fabrics, such as jute, cotton, and flax(cellulose) fibers. This integration was made to improve the flame retardancy property of pure jute, pure cotton, and pure flax fibers by dip-coating deposition of charged anionic and cationic polyelectrolytes to create thin multilayer coatings on the surface of the fabrics via electrostatic interactions. Additionally, through interionic interactions, a strong gluing mechanism occurs between the fabric surface and Si-NH2-MS. Pure jute, pure cotton, and pure flax burned completely within 14, 12, and 10 s, respectively, whereas 2 wt% Si-NH2-MS treated jute, cotton, and flax fibers showed delayed burning times of 21, 18, and 15 s, respectively. Furthermore, 5 wt% Si-NH2-MS treated jute, cotton, and flax fibers showed delayed burning times of 48, 41, and 23 s, respectively, due to the thermal insulation layers developed by the proposed Si-NH2-MS, which were coated uniformly on the surface of the fibers with the help of covalent bonds. Moreover, ignition resistance and self-extinguishing competencies have been observed on fabrics coated with 5 wt% of Si-NH2-MS, which could be a great advantage for indoor fire quenching applications.

Flexible wearable and self-powered humidity sensor based on moisture-dependent voltage generation

With the rapid development of technology, researchers have been paying a lot of attention to personal health wearable electronics products. And environmentally friendly and renewable cellulose-based materials have become a research hotspot. In this work, the porous pure cotton non-woven fabric (NWF) was used as the backing material and modified by different concentration of CoCl2 solutions in order to obtain the CoCl2@NWF composite film with moisture-sensitive properties. Switching tests under different relative humidity levels showed that the CoCl2@NWF composite film would have visible discoloration. The humidity sensor obtained by simple pasting not only shows a maximum response value of more than 200 mV output voltage under 98% relative humidity (RH), but also a good cyclic performance. In addition, due to the unique characteristics of non-woven materials, the sensor also exhibits excellent resistance to bending and durability. Finally, we also explored the humidity monitoring of this sensor, which showed an excellent response performance to human respiration; thus, indicating that our sensor exhibits great potential in practical applications.

Extraction and Application of Pigment from Serratia marcescens SB08, an Insect Enteric Gut Bacterium, for Textile Dyeing

As an investigative study, the potent bacterium Serratia marcescens SB08 was screened from the enteric gut of sulfur butterfly (Kricogonia lyside). Its pigment potential was tested, and the pigment was identified as prodigiosin by structural studies using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectroscopy (GC–MS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Various conditions, including pH, reaction time, temperature, color intensity, and fastness properties, were studied for pure silk, China silk, and cotton yarns, and the conditions for effective dyeing were optimized. Further, the pigment’s antimicrobial pursuit was tested to counter the common pathogens Bacillus subtilis MTCC2388, Escherichia coli MTCC443, Klebsiella pneumonia MTCC109, Proteus vulgaris MTCC1771, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC1688. The pigment was largely effectual and exhibited utmost zones of inhibition, thus demonstrating the finest antimicrobial effect against the microbes tested. The textile yarn materials soaked with this intrinsic dye pigment also exhibited antimicrobial action.

Electromagnetic shielding performance of copper and silver-plated hybrid yarn based multilayer fabrics in C & X band frequency range

In the present study, a strategic designing of multilayer shield was planned to enhance the multiple reflection phenomenon to achieve maximum absorption properties in microwave frequency (C & X band) range. Multi-layer EMR shields were developed using pure cotton fabric and conductive woven fabrics, incorporated with copper- based & silver-plated hybrid yarn. First of all, single layer fabrics were produced in five variants, nomenclature as L1A (pure cotton) L1B, L1C (copper-based hybrid yarn), LS1B and LS1C (silver plated hybrid yarn). These five variants were used to prepare four sets of double & triple layer fabric. In both double and triple layer composition, L1A fabric (pure cotton) was used as top layer followed by B and C series fabrics, containing copper and silver-plated hybrid yarn. The EMSE performance in C and X band frequency range of single layer, double layer and triple layers in terms of scattering parameters S11(reflectance) & S21 (transmittance) in vertical and horizontal wave polarization was studied. It was found that number of layers, layer composition, orientation of metallic yarn, frequency and EM wave polarization have significant influence on overall electromagnetic shielding effectiveness.

Development and Characterization of Weft-Knitted Fabrics of Naturally Occurring Polymer Fibers for Sustainable and Functional Textiles.

This study focuses on the potential uses in textiles of fibers of soy protein (SP) and chitin, which are naturally occurring polymers that can be obtained from agricultural and food processing by-products and wastes. The as-received natural fibers were first subjected to a three-step manufacturing process to develop yarns that were, thereafter, converted into fabrics by weft knitting. Different characterizations in terms of physical properties and comfort parameters were carried out on the natural fibers and compared to waste derived fibers of coir and also conventional cotton and cotton-based fibers, which are widely used in the textile industry. The evaluation of the geometry and mechanical properties revealed that both SP and chitin fibers showed similar fineness and tenacity values than cotton, whereas coir did not achieve the expected properties to develop fabrics. In relation to the moisture content, it was found that the SP fibers outperformed the other natural fibers, which could successfully avoid variations in the mechanical performance of their fabrics as well as impair the growth of microorganisms. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of the natural fibers was assessed against different bacteria and fungi that are typically found on the skin. The obtained results indicated that the fibers of chitin and also SP, being the latter functionalized with biocides during the fiber-formation process, showed a high antimicrobial activity. In particular, reductions of up to 100% and 60% were attained for the bacteria and fungi strains, respectively. Finally, textile comfort was evaluated on the weft-knitted fabrics of the chitin and SP fibers by means of thermal and tactile tests. The comfort analysis indicated that the thermal resistance of both fabrics was similar to that of cotton, whereas their air permeability was higher, particularly for chitin due to its higher fineness, which makes these natural fibers very promising for summer clothes. Both the SP and chitin fabrics also presented relatively similar values of fullness and softness than the pure cotton fabric in terms of body feeling and richness. However, the cotton/polyester fabric was the only one that achieved a good range for uses in winter-autumn cloths. Therefore, the results of this work demonstrate that non-conventional chitin and SP fibers can be considered as potential candidates to replace cotton fibers in fabrics for the textile industry due to their high comfort and improved sustainability. Furthermore, these natural fibers can also serve to develop novel functional textiles with antimicrobial properties.

Preparation, characterization and testing of flame retardant cotton cellulose material: flame retardancy, thermal stability and flame-retardant mechanism

It is significant to treat cotton fabrics with flame retardant, which can effectively protect them from damage in the fire. A novel reactive flame retardant coating, ammonium salt of N,N-dimethylene-piperazine-(methylphosphonic acid) (ASNDP), was prepared and employed to enhance the anti-burning effect of pure cotton fabrics. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum were used to analyze the chemical composition of the synthesized ASNDP. The combustion behavior and anti-burning performance of coated cotton fabrics were fully investigated with using cone calorimetry test, limited oxygen index (LOI) test and vertical flammability test. The total heat release value of the sample coated with ASNDP (450 g/L) decreased to 3.7 ± 0.1 MJ/m2 and the LOI value of the sample with a weight gain of 17.4 ± 0.3% raised to 29.5 ± 0.1%. The thermal and thermo-oxidative stability of coated cotton fabrics were researched with thermogravimetric analysis. The integral procedural decomposition temperature (IPDT) value of coated cotton fabrics in nitrogen atmosphere increased from 610.1 to 1402.8 °C, which proved that ASNDP inhibited the thermal degradation of fiber unit by promoting the growth of the char layer. Besides, the morphological structure of uncoated and coated samples before and after combustion was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. It can be observed that the fiber skeleton of the coated cotton fabrics was evenly distributed and remained intact after combustion. The conclusion was that ASNDP endowed cotton fabrics with good flame retardancy, and effectively performed the flame-retardant effect in both gas phase and the condensed phase. A novel phosphorus–nitrogen synergistic flame retardant containing multiple reactive groups was successfully synthesized and applied to improve the flame retardancy and thermal stability of pure cotton fabrics.

Development of photoluminescent, superhydrophobic, and electrically conductive cotton fibres.

A simple method for the preparation of multifunctional nanocomposite was developed towards the production of water-repellent, electrically conductive, and photoluminescent film onto cotton fibres. The nanocomposite was composed of lanthanide-doped strontium aluminium oxide and silicon rubber dispersed in petroleum ether. The electrically conductive fabric was woven from nickel strips twisted with cotton filaments as core yarns, which were wrapped with pure cotton yarns. The nanoparticles (NPs) of lanthanide-doped strontium aluminium oxide were mixed with environmentally friendly room-temperature vulcanizing silicon rubber (RTV-SR) dissolved in petroleum ether to give the silicon rubber/strontium aluminate nanocomposites. The produced nanocomposites were applied onto electrically conductive cotton/nickel fibres using spray-coating technology. The surface of the cotton/nickel fibres showed different hierarchical morphologies depending on the total content of the silicon rubber. Additionally, the superhydrophobic effect was found to be improved upon increasing the total content of the luminescence pigment NPs. The morphologies of the prepared phosphor NPs were determined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The generated transparent luminescence film demonstrated an absorbance peak at 358 nm and an emission peak at 515 nm. Photoluminescence of cotton fibres was monitored with the generation of different colours, including grey, green-yellow, bright white, and turquoise shades as recognized using CIE Laboratory colorimetric parameters. The emission, excitation, lifetime, and decay time spectra of the phosphorescent spray-coated cotton samples were studied. The surface morphologies and chemical compositions of the spray-coated cotton/nickel were investigated using wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WD-XRF), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectra (FTIR), and energy-dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDAX). The superhydrophobic effects were characterized by measuring static water contact angle. The comfort characteristics of the treated cotton/nickel substrates were assessed by investigating their air permeability and stiffness. The treated cotton/nickel fabrics also displayed an antimicrobial activity. The results displayed water repellence with high electrical conductivity and photoluminescence properties.

Application of atmospheric pressure low temperature plasma in cotton fabric desizing

In order to solve the problem of high energy consumption and high pollution in traditional alkali desizing process of cotton fabric, atmospheric pressure low temperature plasma was used to treat pure cotton fabric containing sizing. Through single factor variable experiment, the optimum desizing process was determined. The optimum process conditions were as follows: the optimum treatment power of plasma is 400 W, the optimum treatment time is 15 min, the distance between discharge electrode and grey cloth is 1 mm, the optimum alkali boiling concentration is 8 g/L. Compared to traditional desizing process, the usage of caustic soda was saved by 60%.

Study on the application of darkening agent Y-6473 on cotton fabric

This paper explored the effect of new darkening agent depth-adding to promote active dyes in fabric dyeing process. Contrast the depth effect after treated, the pure cotton woven fabric dyed with reactive black dye KN-B were treated by Y-6473. The results showed that the apparent color difference and light of the fabric increased significantly, the color fullness increased and hand feeling improved to a certain extent after processing. The production and environmental requirements were considered, the optimal dosage of the extender Y-6473 was 25g. L-1, baking temperature & time were 160-170 °C and 90-120s respectively. High washing stability and mass concentration can be adjusted according to the requirements.

A novel flame retardant based on polyhydric alcohols and P–N synergy for treatment of cotton fabrics

A novel flame retardant with high P content and multi-reactive ammonium phosphorus acid groups Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) imino tris-(hydroxymethyl)-methane methylphosphonic acid (ABTMPA) was synthesized for treatment of cotton fabrics. The ABTMPA treated cotton fabrics were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The structure of the ABTMPA was analyzed by the nuclear magnetic resonance. The limiting oxygen index (LOI) was used to evaluate the flame retardancy and durability of the treated cotton fabrics. The LOI value of cotton fabric treated with 31% ABTMPA was 50.2%, and an LOI of 41.2% was retained after 50 laundering cycles. Micro-burning calorimetry showed that total heat of combustion of the treated cotton fabric was reduced, and the char residual was much higher than that of pure cotton. Thermogravimetric (TG) and TG-FTIR analyses indicated that the flame retardant ABTMPA changed the thermal decomposition pathway of cellulose, and the combustible gases generated at high temperature was much lower than that of pure cotton. Flame retardant treated cotton fabric had excellent flame retardancy and durability. In addition, whiteness and breaking strength are well maintained. Therefore the ABTMPA shows the potential of flame retardants in future commercial applications.

Developing of thermal energy storing visual textile temperature indicators based on reversible color change

The aim of this study was to fabricate cotton and wool fabrics with both of thermoregulation and thermochromic properties. For this aim, three-component thermochromic systems (TCTS) were microencapsulated and applied to the pure cotton and wool textile fabrics. In the study, TCTSs consisting of crystal violet lactone (CVL), bisphenol A (BPA), and myristyl alcohol were microencapsulated in shell of poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) (P(MMA-co-MAA)) by emulsion polymerization method. Microcapsule wall structures were designed to exhibit affinity for cotton and wool fibres under appropriate reaction conditions. Microcapsules having spherical shape, compact morphology and average size of 23.24 µm were prepared successfully. These microparticles exhibited latent heat energy storage capacity of 197.7 J/g and considerable thermal stability required for textile application process conditions. P(MMA-co-MAA)/TCTS microcapsules were applied to the cotton and wool textiles by exhaustion method. In the method, a substrate takes the chemicals in the bath and the affinity between the chemicals and substrate molecules is determinant on exhaustion process. The structural, colorimetric and thermal characteristics of the microcapsule applied fabrics were analyzed. The fabrics had reversible color change with a function of temperature. Their colors were blue at room temperature and original color of the fabric at temperatures above activation point of the thermochromic system. Additionally, the cotton fabric stored the latent heat of 23.4 J/g while the wool fabric stored the latent heat of 62.1 J/g. They exhibited thermoregulation property resulting from the absorbed latent heat.

Tensile Properties and Dye Uptake Assessment of Cotton Fabrics Sized with Corn (Zea mays) Starch and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Starch

Sizing of textile substrate enhances the tenacity of the fibre which gives it an appreciable commercial acceptability. However, the sized textile sample is challenged with dye exhaustion and uptake. This study aimed at investigating the effects of starch molecules on dyeing of textile substrates, the recovery angle and the tenacity of the textile materials. This was carried out by treating pure cotton fabric with starch extracted from corn (Zea mays) and guinea corn (Sorghum bicolor) in the ratio 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and the percentage starch retention was calculated in mg/g while the %dye uptake was also calculated. The mechanical properties of the sized textile samples were measured using the tensile testing machine and the crease recovery of the textile materials was evaluated. From the results, the maximum wavelength (λmax) of the dye used was 530 nm. Furthermore, from the sizing of the textile samples, the highest percentage of starch retention was 3.71% and 2.733% for corn and sorghum starch respectively. The value of %dye uptake at 30 min was 29.25% and 27.1% for corn and sorghum sized while the control (i.e. the unsized textile sample) was 85.85%. The crease recovery angle of the 5% starch concentration was 12 for sorghum sized and 10 for corn sized. This value was recorded as the highest when compared to other percentage concentration of starch. The mechanical properties which measures the tensile strength shows that at 5% concentration, 14.098 mPa and 20.372 mPa tensile value was observed for sorghum and the corn sized samples respectively when compared to 12.097 value of the control sample. However, the highest tensile strength value was at 10% starch concentration (55.798 mPa) for sorghum sized samples and 15% starch concentration for corn sized textile samples.

Facile synthesis of a high efficiency and durability L-citrulline flame retardant for cotton

A novel flame retardant (FR), the ammonium salt of citrulline-penta (methylphosphonic acid) (ACPMPA) based on L-citrulline was synthesized, and its structure was characterized by 13C, 1H, and 31P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The ACPMPA flame retardant molecule contains five ammonium salts of phosphorus acid and one ammonium salt of carboxylic acid, which allowed the covalent attachment of ACPMPA onto cellulose via -P=O(-O-C) and –COOC bonds. The results showed that the treated cotton fabrics had very high flame retardance and excellent durability. The limiting oxygen index (LOI) of cotton fabric treated with 35%-ACPMPA reached 49.2% and only decreased to 34.2% after 50 laundry cycles. Vertical flame tests also demonstrated that the treated cotton fabric acquired good flame retardance. The thermogravimetry (TG) and TG-IR results showed that the treated cotton left more residues and released almost no flammable volatiles at high temperatures. The cone calorimetry results showed that the treated cotton released less heat than pure cotton. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) results demonstrated that the structure of the treated cotton fabric was almost unchanged, and no free formaldehyde was detected, indicating that the treated cotton was safe. The treated cotton fabric also retained good tensile strength and whiteness.

Facile preparation and adsorption performance of low-cost MOF@cotton fibre composite for uranium removal

A novel composite MOF@cotton fibre (HCF) was prepared and characterized by FTIR, SEM, XPS and TGA. The effect of various parameters on the adsorption efficiency, such as the solution pH, contact time, initial U(VI) concentration and temperature, was studied. The maximal sorption capacity (Qm) is 241.28 mg g−1 at pH 3.0 for U(VI) according to the Langmuir isotherm adsorption model, and the kinetic and thermodynamic data reveal a relatively fast entropy-driven process (ΔH0 = 13.47 kJ mol−1 and ΔS0 = 75.47 J K−1 mol−1). The removal efficiency of U(VI) by HCF is comparable with that of pure cotton fibre and as-prepared MOF (noted as HST). However, the HST composite with cotton fibre significantly improved the treatment process of U(VI) from aqueous solutions in view of higher removal efficiency, lower cost and faster solid–liquid separation. Recycling experiments showed that HCF can be used up to five times with less than 10% efficiency loss.

Synthesis of a phosphoramidate flame retardant and its flame retardancy on cotton fabrics

Abstract A phosphoramidate flame retardant (dimethyl N,N-bis(2-hydroxyletheyl)phosphoramidate, DMBHP) was synthesized and applied to cotton fabrics for enhancing the flame retardancy. The structure of DMBHP was characterized by FT-IR and NMR. The flame retardancy and combustion behavior of the treated cotton fabrics were evaluated using the vertical flammability test (VFT), limiting oxygen index (LOI), and the cone calorimetric test. Moreover, to further analyze the flame retardant action of DMBHP in cotton fabrics, thermal degradability of the treated fabrics, as well as the chemical structure, surface morphology, and element contents of the char residue of the DMBHP-treated fabrics were also evaluated. The results show that, after treating with DMBHP, the cotton fabrics acquired a LOI value from 18.1 to 31.1 with the concentration increasing to 30% and self-extinguished in VFT tests when treated with up to 15% DMBHP. Besides, the total heat release and the peak heat release rate of DMBHP (30%)-treated fabric decreased obviously compared with the pure cotton along with more residue retained. TG, SEM, and EDS results of treated cotton fabric and the corresponding residue after burning showed that DMBHP has the capability of enhancing char formation. In addition, DMBHP will confer cotton fabrics a certain durability against washing with the help of 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and citric acid (CA).

Pilot scale water free dyeing of pure cotton under supercritical carbon dioxide

Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) is a green, safe and environmentally friendly medium in textile dyeing. It is, indeed representing a salient advancement in modern dyeing of textiles. However, to the authors' knowledge, current methods of dyeing 100% unmodified cotton fabrics under supercritical medium up to pilot scale encounter many problems, challenges and a variety of severe shortages. Thus, the aim of the current work is to develop a method for dyeing unmodified 100% cotton fabrics using vinyl sulphone reactive disperse dye under scCO2. Two types of cotton (woven & knitted) fabrics were dyed with N,N‑diethyl-4-((4-vinylsulfonyl)phenyl)diazenylaniline disperse reactive dye, in the presence of disodium edetate as a swelling agent under scCO2. The results indicate that vinyl sulphone dye has high color strength (K/S) values on cotton fabrics using the organic electrolyte (disodium edetate). The system parameters, mainly temperature, pressure, time were investigated. The proposed methodology has been confirmed by carrying out a pilot-scale experiment using the optimum conditions obtained from lab-scale. The results proved that dyeing cotton under scCO2 medium on pilot level is possible. However, more efforts are needed to develop more dyestuffs with different colors that suitable for cotton dyeing.

Facile, one–pot, formaldehyde-free synthesis of reactive N[sbnd]P flame retardant for a biomolecule of cotton

The NP flame retardant ammonium salt of hydroxyethyl hexahydrotristriazine˗triphosphoric acid (AHTTPA) was prepared by a one–pot synthesis method under formaldehyde-free and solvent-free conditions. The AHTTPA was finished on the biomolecule of cotton by using the dip-roll-bake method. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR 1H, 13C, and 31P) demonstrated that AHTTPA was successfully synthesized. The flame retardancy of AHTTPA-treated cotton was studied by limiting oxygen index (LOI), vertical flaming test (VFT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and cone calorimetry (CC). The results from these tests indicate that AHTTPA-treated cotton exhibited favorable flame retardancy and durability (the LOI value of 40%-treated cotton after 50 laundering cycles (LCs) was 29.8%), the flame was immediately extinguished after removal from the treated cotton, no smoldering or continued burning, the burned part formed a complete carbon frame and generally maintained its original morphology, the peak heat release rate (PHRR) and total heat release (THR) of AHTTPA-treated cotton fabric were significantly lower than pure cotton. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results showed that AHTTPA improved the thermal stability of cotton. The breaking strength and softness of AHTTPA-treated cotton was also retained.

Effect of humic acid enriched cotton waste on growth, nutritional and chemical composition of oyster mushrooms (Pluerotus ostreatus and Lentinus sajor-caju)

Humic acid (HA) is natural product obtained by plant decomposition. It improves systematic resistance in plants and the shelf life of food products. Oyster mushrooms occupy important place in human food due to their palatability and nutritional enrichment. Little is known about the impacts of HA on mushrooms yield. Therefore, a trial was conducted to study the role of HA improving growth, nutritional and chemical composition of two oyster mushroom strains (Pleurotus ostreatus, Lentinus sajor-caju). Pure cotton waste amalgamated with five levels of HA, i.e., 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 mM/L was used as growth media. The responses of oyster mushroom to HA were recorded in various traits i.e. time to spawn initiation, time to mycelium growth initiation, time to maturity of flushes, time to initiation of pinheads, yield, biological efficiency (BE), minerals (N, P, K, and ascorbic acid, Zn, Cu, Mg, Mn, Fe, Na and Ca), sugars (total sugars, reducing and non-reducing sugars), proximate, total soluble solids (TSS), acidity, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The HA amalgation notably improved the growth, nutritional and chemical composition of oyster mushroom; however, strains differences were non-significant (>0.05) to various level of HA on dry weight basis TSS ranged from 6 to 6.8 °Brix, total sugar was 5.8–11.9%, reducing sugar was 2.6–3%, non-reducing sugar was 9.2–9.6%, ascorbic acid was 35.9–43 mg/100 g, carbohydrates were 68–74%, crude protein was 62–69%, crude fiber was 22–37%, fat contents were 2.5–17%, ash content was 9–11%. These results suggest that HA is an innovative substrate for valuable and high-quality production of the oyster mushroom.

Durable fire retardant, superhydrophobic, abrasive resistant and air/UV stable coatings

Fabric-based materials such as textiles and papers are widely used in our daily life. However, most of conventional fabrics are highly combustible and easily stained by water and household liquids, susceptible to fire risks and surface contamination/staining. Herein, a non-fluorinated coating that contains the flame-retardants ammonium polyphosphate/pentaerythrotol (APP/PER) and water-repellent silica nanoparticles-polydimethylsiloxane (SiO2@PDMS) is developed. The coated fabric materials prevent fire propagation and are repellant to water, coffee, milk etc. The heat release rate of the SiO2@PDMS/APP/PER-coated cotton fabric is 46.33% lower than that of pure cotton fabric, and the amount of the char yield is increased by 40.4%. The coatings are durable, resistant to mechanical abrasion and have a long life-time exposure to corrosive liquids and intense UV radiation. The coated fabric materials also exhibit good organic solvent/oil and water separation capability at reduced risks of fire. The facile process can be extended to garment and paper industries to lower the fire risks and resist water stains.

Application of New Waterproof Quick-drying Sports Green Material in Clothing Design

In order to provide a theoretical basis for the study of moisture-absorbing and quick-drying clothing, this paper selects 6 kinds of knitted fabrics (6 types of moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fabrics, 1 type of pure cotton fabrics and 1 type of pure polyester fabrics) and makes them into garments for comparison. the study. A liquid water dynamic transfer performance tester (MMT) and a moisture permeable cup were used to evaluate the wet transfer performance of the samples. The sweat dummy and subjective evaluation methods were used to study the thermal and wet comfort of the clothing samples. This paper studies the application of green materials for waterproof and quick-drying sports in apparel design.