Wrinkle-resistant Properties Research Articles

Preparation and Properties of Cotton Fabric Photocatalyzed by Ag-Doped Madder-Sensitized TiO2

In this study silver nanoparticles (NP) were grown in-situ on the surface of madder-sensitized TiO2 by an in-situ reduction method using silver nitrate as a silver source and a honeysuckle extract as a reducing agent. Silver doped madder-sensitized TiO2 nanoparticles were then prepared, supported on the surface of cotton fabrics to prepare photocatalytic cotton fabrics with high-efficiency self-cleaning properties and excellent antibacterial properties. transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses showed that elemental Ag NPs were deposited on the surface of the madder-sensitized TiO2, and that Ag-doped madder-sensitized TiO2 NPs were successfully loaded on the cotton fabric surface. The results of UV-Visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS) and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (PL) showed that Ag-doping could further reduce the band gap of madder-sensitized TiO2 than pure TiO2. The absorption of light in the photocatalytic system was increased, and the recombination of electron-hole pairs was effectively inhibited. Compared with madder-sensitized TiO2 photocatalyzed cotton fabric, the degradation rate of nano-Ag-doped madder-sensitized TiO2 photocatalytic cotton fabric for methylene blue (MB) was increased by 10.66% within 2 h, and the degradation process was in line with the first-order reaction kinetic model. After 5 times of washing, the photocatalytic cotton fabric still had excellent photocatalytic performance. Its antibacterial rates against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) reached 100 and 99.99%, respectively. In addition, it had good wrinkle resistance and UV protection properties, but the cross-linking modification reduced the breaking strength by about 14%.

Enhancing Cotton Fabric Softness and Wrinkle Resistance through Optimized Formulation of Nano ZnO and Benzalkonium Chloride-Enriched RinseCycle Softener

This work attempts optimization of a multifunctional single rinse softener formulation for cotton fabric for domestic usage, catering to the growing customer demand for softeners with enhanced performance. Present section is part-I of the entire study. The primary objective is to determine the effects of optimized and developed formulation on softness and wrinkle resistance properties. We synthesized polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) stabilized nano-ZnO particles using the sol-gel method and characterized them using UV-VIS spectrophotometry, particle size analyser and X-ray diffraction. Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques were utilized for fabric sample analysis. Objective measurements using the Kawabata evaluation system, subjective softness assessments and crease recovery angle were recorded. The results demonstrated a significant enhancement in fabric softness, crease recovery and low stress mechanical properties through the application of this single rinse softener formulation. Any improving or diminishing effects on softness and crease recovery angle due to the presence of nano-ZnO (nano zinc oxide) and BAC (Bezalkonium chloride) were insightful.

Fabrication of multifunctional cotton fabrics dyed with Coptis chinensis extract

Low dye exhaustion and poor colorfastness of cotton fabrics dyed with natural dyes were the inevitable issues, which may potentially limit their application in textile industries. Hence, there is great demand for improving dyeing performance of natural dyes to expand their application. This work presents a facile and efficient way to improve dye exhaustion and color fastness of cotton fabrics dyed with Coptis chinensis ( C. chinensis ) extract through fabric pretreatment and aftertreatment processes. The cotton fabrics were firstly treated with critic acid (CA) to increase their capacity of anionic sites. Enhanced effect of water repellent agent as the aftertreatment chemical, which was applied to improve washing fastness of dyed fabrics, was evaluated. The color characteristics, color fastness and functionalities of dyed fabrics were also assessed. The results indicated that pretreated cotton fabrics displayed higher color strength than the untreated fabrics. Additionally, the dyed fabrics treated with water repellent agents showed better washing fastness. The antibacterial activity of dyed fabric was increased up to 98% and the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) value reached 349.69. What’s more, the dyed fabrics also exhibited excellent wrinkle resistance and waterproof property. The integration of antibacterial, antiultraviolet, antiwrinkle and waterproof properties in the cotton fabrics dyed with C. chinensis extract was a meaningful achievement, which exhibited great potential application in medical textile and garment. • Simultaneous dyeing and functional finishing were achieved by using C. chinensis extract. • Pretreatment of cotton fabrics with CA was beneficial for enhancing color strength. • Aftertreatment of dyed cotton fabrics with water repellent agent improve washing colorfastness. • The dyed cotton fabrics exhibit excellent multifunctional properties.

Dyeing of curcumin and durable press finishing with citric acid on cotton fabric using one step process

Cotton is an affordable and durable option for clothing. However, cotton garments tend to wrinkle easily. Therefore, cotton fabrics were studied to improve their wrinkle resistance properties. In this work, curcumin was mixed in an aqueous solution of citric acid and its catalyst and applied to cotton fabric using pad-dry-cure process for both the dyeing and finishing properties. Aloe vera extract and chitosan were used to compare for the reaction of their functional groups with carboxyl groups of citric acid on cotton fabrics. The mixture of curcumin and citric acid solution showed anti-wrinkle properties on the treated cotton. There were no functional groups of curcumin detected on the FTIR spectrum of the fabric. Furthermore, acetyl group of chitosan and methyl in acetyl group of aloe vera extract were found on the spectra of the fabrics treated with each compound. It was also found that the treated fabric showed good UV protection properties and good antibacterial gram-positive properties. This fabric has physical potential to be used for healthcare, hygiene and medical textile products.

Investigation on multifunctional modification of cotton fabrics for salt-free dyeing, resisting crease and inhibiting bacteria

An easy and feasible modifying method for preparing multifunctional cotton was described herein. Cotton fabrics were first esterified with citric acid (CA) and then grafted with poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) via forming amide bonds. The structure and surface morphology of the cotton fibers before and after modification were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The modified cotton fabrics could be dyed with reactive dyes in the absence of inorganic salts. The dye exhaustion (E) and total dye utilization (T) values increased by up to 96.37% and 87.4%, respectively. And the color fastness and levelness of all dyed samples were also satisfactory. In addition, the wrinkle resistance and antimicrobial properties of the modified cotton fabrics had been partly improved. More importantly, the chemical modification was carried out under mild conditions, and the whole process was simple and clean.

Preparation of multiple-reactive-site and flexible crosslinking agent with transaconitic acid and acrylic acid and its application for three-dimensional crosslinking of cellulose

A novel multiple-reactive-site crosslinking agent, P(TAA‒AA), was developed from transaconitic acid and acrylic acid in this study. Cotton fabrics with durable wrinkle-resistant properties were obtained by crosslinking with P(TAA‒AA), which benefited from the multifunctional carboxyl groups of crosslinking agents and the three-dimensional crosslinking inside cotton fibers. The wrinkle-resistant properties of P(TAA‒AA)-modified fabrics were evaluated and compared with those of other polycarboxylic acid-treated fabrics, and the P(TAA‒AA)-modified fabrics showed a wrinkle recovery angle of 262° as high as the 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid-modified fabrics while maintaining nearly two-fold higher tearing strength retention (62.9%), and they showed a much higher value of whiteness index than the citric acid-modified fabrics. This demonstrated that the obtained P(TAA‒AA) is an ideal polycarboxylic acid already known to date simultaneously to realize the high wrinkle recovery angle and high tearing strength retention for treated cotton fabrics. The Raman depth mapping images and the scanning electron microscope images of P(TAA‒AA)-modified samples indicated that P(TAA‒AA) molecules can diffuse into the amorphous regions of the cellulose fibers and form crosslinking bridges between cellulose chains. The multiple reactive carboxyl groups in P(TAA‒AA) may form three or more ester bonds between the P(TAA‒AA) molecule and different cellulose chains, which were regarded as the main contribution to the high crosslinking effectiveness of the P(TAA‒AA)-modified fabrics.

Pengaruh Konsentrasi Senyawa Dihidroksi Etilena Urea (Akrofik NZK) Pada Proses Finishing Kain Kapas 100% Dengan Metode Pemanas Awetan Suhu Rendah (Low Curing) Terhadap Stabilitas Dimensi, Kekuatan Sobek Dan Kekuatan Tarik

The process of producing uniforms or shirts made of 100% cotton which has a pattern of weaving or printing is very much in demand, especially in Indonesia with a tropical climate which is suitable for wearing clothes made from cotton. The need for 100% cotton fabric needs both domestically and abroad made the textile companies intensely innovate because of the connection with the quality of the cotton fabric to meet market standards and in accordance with consumer desires. There are several factors that usually affect the quality of a fabric, including dimensional stability, tensile strength and tensile strength. Anti-creasing enhancements are a form of resin refinement application intended to improve the wrinkle-resistant properties of cellulose fabrics. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum conditions that can be achieved from the addition of anti-tangle resin substances (Acrylics NZK) to the physical properties of the fabric. The resin used was an anti-creasing resin with the trade name Ackfik NZK (Dihydroxy Ethylene Urea) using a temperature of low heating (Curing 130 C) and a concentration variation of 80, 90. 100,110 g / l. The results showed the optimum conditions achieved in this experiment were the concentration of anti-creasing agent 100g / l with a heating temperature of 130 C obtained a formaldehyde-free content of 55.80 ppm, dimensional stability of 3.2% wariness of 2.4% warp and towards the feed , tear strength of 0.640 kg of cloth towards the warp of 0.625 kg in the direction of feed, Pull strength of fabric 24.43 kg in the direction of warp 11.86 kg in the direction of feed.

INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FABRICS WOVEN WITH TENCEL/ COTTON BLEND YARNS

This study aims to investigate mechanical properties of woven fabrics made from 100 % Tencel, combed cotton yarns and Tencel-cotton blended yarns with different blend ratios. For this purpose, the tensile properties, tearing strength, abrasion resistance, bending rigidity, drapability and wrinkle resistant properties of woven fabrics made from different ratios of Tencel and cotton yarns were tested. All the tests were carried out according to the standards, and the results obtained were assessed by means of SPSS statistical analysis program. The analyses of variance were carried out at 5% (0.05) level of significance. The results of the study show that the effects of the proportion of the Tencel fibres in the Tencel/cotton blended yarns on the tensile properties, tearing strength, abrasion resistance, bending rigidity and drape coefficient of woven fabrics are of statistical significance, and it was found that the tensile properties, tearing strength and drapability properties were observed to be improve with the increase of Tencel fibre proportion in the blend.

Synthesis and properties of phenyl carboxyl polydimethylsiloxane for fabrics treatment

ABSTRACTA series of phenyl carboxyl polydimethylsiloxane (PCPDMS) with different relative molecular mass, phenyl and carboxyl content was prepared through condensation reaction and equilibrium polymerization. The effects of reaction conditions on the conversion were investigated, to determine the optimum reaction conditions. According to the thermal gravity analysis of PCPDMS with different relative molecular mass and phenyl content, it was found that the large relative molecular mass can improve the thermal stability of PCPDMS. The thermal stability of PCPDMS was significantly higher than carboxyl polydimethylsiloxane. Moreover, the PCPDMS emulsions were also prepared for the fabrics treatment. The emulsions can improve the wrinkle resistance, smoothness, elasticity, and other properties of the fabrics. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 45866.

Antibacterial and Wrinkle Resistance Improvement of Nettle Biofibre Using Chitosan and BTCA

In this study, the possible improvement of the antibacterial and wrinkle resistance performance of 100% nettle fabrics was investigated. To realise this aim, antibacterial and wrinkle resistance finishing processes were applied. 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and sodium hypophosphite (SHP) were used to impart the wrinkle resistance property. Moreover chitosan was incorporated in the finishing bath for the antibacterial property. The effects of respective treatments on the physical properties were determined and compared along with their antibacterial activity. BTCA concentration in the solutions influenced the physical properties of the nettle fabrics and 6% BTCA usage was found to be the optimum concentration rate. The addition of BTCA to the chitosan caused an improvement in the wrinkle resistance and slightly softer handle, in comparison with pure chitosan treatment; however, the strength loss slightly increased, as expected. The FTIR-ATR spectra showed a new peak that confirmed the ester linkage formation and crosslinking reaction.

Low-Stress Mechanical Properties of Cotton Fabric Treated with Titanium Dioxide-Catalyzed Wrinkle-Resistant Finishing

ABSTRACTThere are five low-stress mechanical properties (tensile, shearing, bending, surface, and compression) that affect the fabric handle. Dimethyloldihydroxyethyleneurea (DMDHEU) is a conventional agent for imparting wrinkle-resistant properties to cotton fabric. DMDHEU-crosslinked fabrics provide excellent wrinkle recovery properties but may affect the fabric hand. In this study, fabrics treated for wrinkle resistance were assessed by the Kawabata Evaluation System for Fabric (KES-F), which objectively evaluates low-stress mechanical properties of textiles. Four curing temperatures, 110, 130, 150, and 170ºC, were used in the wrinkle resistant finishing and effects of different concentrations of titanium dioxide (TiO2) used as co-catalyst were also studied. It was found that changes in curing temperature (from 110 to 170ºC) have an obvious effect on tensile, shearing and bending properties. Surface and compression properties, however, did not show a significant variation. Moreover, the use of TiO2 particles in the treatment affected low-stress mechanical properties of fabrics to a certain extent, especially in compression properties, due to the increase in thickness.

Effect Of Dyeing On Wrinkle Properties Of Cotton Cross-Linked By Butane Tetracarboxylic Acid (BTCA) In Presence Of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles

Abstract This study evaluates the wrinkle behaviour and wrinkle resistant properties of cotton fabrics dyed by Direct Blue 2B in the presence and absence of nano-TiO2 particles. A finishing process on samples was performed before dyeing by means of 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and sodium hypophosphite (SHP) using a pad dry cure method. Such experiments as wrinkle recovery test (AATCC-128), water drop test and dye fastness determination (ISO 105-C01) were conducted to understand how current treatment impacted the cotton fabrics’ properties. Finally, samples were characterised using the X-ray diffractometery method to scrutinise how crystallinity changes and dominates the structural parameter (wrinkle behaviour) of cotton fabrics. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to visualise the surface variations of the samples before and after dyeing process. The results showed that the wrinkle resistant of cross-linked fabrics have been improved after direct dyeing. Furthermore, levelness dyeing and good fastness properties of dyes on cross-linked fabrics were observed.

Preparation and properties of silk fabric grafted with ɛ-polylysine by tyrosinase

Silk fabrics were treated with tyrosinase then grafted by ɛ-polylysine (ɛ-PLL). The optimal enzymatic reaction condition was investigated through the test of enzymatic activity and consumption of dissolved oxygen concentration. Amino acid analysis and scanning electron microscope observation confirmed the grafting of ɛ-PLL onto the silk fabrics. The crease resistance of the grafted fabrics was increased. In particular, the wet wrinkle resistance property was improved. The strength of the grafted fabrics was nearly unchanged. The gas permeability and whiteness slightly decreased, which hardly has any impact on the wearability of the fabrics. The antibacterial test showed that the grafted silk fabric had an excellent resistant property to Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The inhibition rate was about 90% after 30 times of washing, suggesting its potential application in antibacterial textiles and silk biomedical materials.

One-Pot Synthesis of Cu2 O/ZnO Nanoparticles at Present of Folic Acid to Improve UV-Protective Effect of Cotton Fabrics.

In this study, the effect of using folic acid on the in situ synthesis process of nanostructures has been investigated. Folic acid, as a biotemplate for synthesis of Cu2 O/ZnO, was used to improve the reducing and stabilizing the ability of cotton fabric and avoid agglomeration of the particles. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that using folic acid caused the formation of particles with smaller sizes on the cotton fabric and X-ray diffraction confirmed the same crystalline pattern of nanoparticles in comparison with the previous synthesis process. The effect of using this biotemplate on different properties of treated fabrics including UV-protection effect, hydrophilicity, crease recovery angle, softness, thickness and mechanical properties has been evaluated. The folic acid had a great influence on UV-protection effect, in synthesis procedure, decreasing the droplet absorption time, bending length and improving the wrinkle resistance and mechanical properties. Interestingly, the higher tensile strength of the treated cotton fabrics proved the incorporation of nanoparticles into the cotton fibers. An in situ, green and rapid method can be provided by using folic acid for the synthesis of the nanostructures with controlled size.

Application of Sericin in Anti-Crease Finishing of Silk Fabric

It is of perfect anti-crease effect that using sericin finishing agent in finishing of silk fabric. Analyzed integration test of wrinkle resistance of silk fabric, the optimally applied parameters are obtained as follows, the dosage of sericin is 15g/L, the concentration of TEA is 8g/L, twice dip and twice rolling, drying, baking in 3 minutes at 150 °C. The wrinkle recovery angle has been increased obviously after sericin finishing. Also the performance of anti-crease resistance can be improved effectively by adding 3g/L of sodium hypophosphite. The phenomena of increased solvent viscosity and activation energy of thermal decomposition were shown that the cross-linking structure were formed in the fiber with the using of sericin finishing, thereby the wrinkle resistance of the fabric was improved. Sericin finishing agent can increased the wrinkle resistant properties of fabrics effectively.

Wrinkle-Resistance Property of Tussah Silk Fabric Modified with Butane Tetracarboxylic Acid

In this paper, 1,2,3,4-butane tetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) were applied to modified tussah silk fabric to obtain good wrinkle resistant property. Tussah silk fabric was treated with a pad-dry-cure method with a liquor of 90% pick up. The wrinkle recovery property, whiteness and mechanical properties of the tussah silk fabric were measured and analysized. The finishing agents BTCA in the presence of catalyst of sodium monophosphate (SHP) as well as the treatment conditions significantly affected the anti-wrinkle effects of treated tussah silk fabrics. All the treated fabric samples showed increased wrinkle resistant property, retention rate of breaking strength and whiteness. The results indicated that BTCA has a bright future in treatmet of silk anti-wrinkle modification.

Textile Properties of Tussah Silk Fabric by Eco-Friendly Crosslinking Agents Modification

To increase the wrinkle resistant property of tussah silk fabric, the eco-friendly crosslinking agents of citric acid (CA) was applied to tussah silk wrinkle resistant finishing process. Tussah silk fabric was treated with a conventional pad-dry-cure method. The finishing effects of tussah silk fabric including wrinkle recovery angle, whiteness and mechanical properties were characterized. The finishing agents CA in the presence of catalyst of sodium monophosphate (SHP) as well as the treatment conditions significantly affected the anti-wrinkle effects of treated tussah silk fabrics. The treated fabric samples showed increased wrinkle resistant property. The retention rate of breaking strength and whiteness of CA treatment tussah silk meet to the demands of the fabric treatment.

Preparation of quaternary ammonium salt of chitosan nanoparticles and their textile properties onAntheraea pernyisilk modification

A novel eco-friendly finishing agent of quaternary chitosan nanoparticles was prepared in two steps from a chitosan with low molecular weight. The water-soluble quaternary ammonium salt of chitosan, N-[(2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium)propyl] chitosan chloride (HTCC), was first synthesized in heterogeneous system by quaternization, and then HTCC was further prepared to nanoparticles via ionotropic gelation reaction in the presence of 1, 2, 3, 4-butane tetracarboxylic acid and sodium hypophosphite. The size distribution and morphology of the HTCC particles were characterized using a laser particle size analyzer and transmission electron microscope (TEM). When Antheraea pernyi ( A. pernyi) silk fabric was treated with HTCC nanoparticles by using a conventional dip-pad-dry-cure process, the modified A. pernyi silk fabric demonstrated durable wrinkle-resistant property, shrinkage-resistant property and antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, even after being exposed to 50 consecutive home-laundering conditions. However, the modification of A. pernyi silk fabric caused breaking strength loss, breaking elongation reduction and initial modulus rise to some extent.

Impact of Various Wrinkle Free Finishes on Wrinkle Recovery Property of Cotton Fabric under Different Variables

Today everybody wishes for that his/her dress retains just ironed shape. Wrinkle free finishes provide wrinkle free and soft look fabric. Wrinkle free finishes are broadly used in the textile industry to impart wrinkle-resistance to cellulosic materials such as cotton fabric. The application of wrinkle resistance (permanent or durable press) finishes on the fabric improves their wrinkle resistance property. Because of increasing demand for pure cotton fabrics, permanent press finishes are being used on these clothes. In conventional durable press finishing, there are two types of products used (resin type and reactant type). Both of these products contain formaldehyde which cause human carcinogen. Hence durable press finishes free of formaldehyde with trade namesTexicil DC, Knittex RCT, Arkofix NEC and Arkofix ELF (Dihydroxi ethylene urea and Demethyldihydroxi urea) were used in this research study. The present work endeavors to optimize the application of these wrinkle free finishes at various concentrations trying different techniques of applying these finishes on pure cotton fabric for best manufacturing results. The results revealed that the finish Arkofix ELF and Arkofix NEC showed superior results at the concentration level 120 g/l under Pad-flash –cure method of application for the wrinkle free property of the fabric.

Preparation of Hydroxypropyl Chitosan Nanoparticles and their Application in Antheraea Pernyi Silk Treatment

In this work, a water soluble chitosan derivative, hydroxypropyl chitosan (HCS) of low molecular weigh was synthesized with chitosan and epoxypropane under the alkaline condition by the heterogeneous reaction. HCS nanoparticles was further prepared through ion-gel technologies. The particles were characterized in terms of size and surface charge measurement, and both analysis showed nanoparticles of mean hydrodynamic diameter around 40 nm and positive zeta potential value +41.7 mV. When the HCS nanoparticles were applied toAntheraea pernyi(A. perny) silk fabric treatment in the presence of 1,2,3,4-butane tetracarboxylic acid and sodium hypophosphite by a conventional pad-dry-cure process, the antibacterial properties of treated fabrics were evaluated against test bacteriaS. aureusandE . coliaccording to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) method. The results indicated that the HCS nanoparticles treated fabric showed over 95% bacterial reduction before laundering and over 90% bacterial reduction even after 20 and 50 launderings againstS. aureusandE. coli. The treatment ofA. pernyisilk fabric with HCS nanoparticles also strengthened the wrinkle resistant property. Moreover, the treatedA. pernyisilk fabric was also given durable wrinkle resistant property even after 20 and 50 launderings. The whiteness of the silk fabric changed a little.