Investigation into the effect of resin finish on the functional characteristics of plain fabrics using different curing methods
ISSN: 0369-9420
Article publication date: 17 December 2021
Issue publication date: 27 January 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Cellulosic fabric and plain weave are the most commonly used material in home textiles. The poor wrinkling, dimensional stability and pilling are some of the problems faced during usage. The textile industries apply resin finish to improve these characteristics. The purpose of this study is to improve pilling resistance, dimensional stability and smoothness appearance (SA) of rayon and rayon/cotton plain fabrics using different concentrations of dimethyloldihydroxyethylene urea (DMDHEU) and acrylic copolymer. The finish was fixed using two different fixation methods.
Design/methodology/approach
Three concentrations, 40, 100 and 150 g/l of Arkofix NF (DMDHE based) and Appretan N9211 (acrylic copolymer), were taken. The finish was applied at normal and shock cure. The effects of finish on pilling resistance, dimensional stability, smoothness, tear strength, light fastness, Berger whiteness and yellowness index of plain fabrics were investigated.
Findings
The changes in the characteristics of the finished fabrics were compared with unfinished fabrics. This study revealed that at 40 g/l of Arkofix NF and Appretan N9211 using a normal cure would improve the pilling resistance, dimensional stability and SA of the plain fabrics. Whereas, there was no adverse effect observed on tear strength, light fastness, Berger whiteness and yellowness index of plain fabrics at these conditions.
Originality/value
Unlike the previous studies, this paper proposed the single finish formulation where the functional characteristics of the plain rayon and rayon cotton fabrics meet the general requirement of a customer.
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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the ARCHROMA Pakistan for providing support for experimental work. The research work has been funded by the NED University of Engineering & Technology.
Citation
Naeem, F., Asim, F. and Tufail, M. (2023), "Investigation into the effect of resin finish on the functional characteristics of plain fabrics using different curing methods", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 52 No. 2, pp. 192-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-09-2021-0110
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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