Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 14 Issue 2

Photochromic Textiles from Hybrid Silica Coating with Improved Photostability

Xin Liu, Tong Cheng, Marzieh Parhizkar, Xungai Wang, Tong Lin

Photochromic surface coating on textiles may create new fashion opportunities. It also enhances the ultraviolet (UV) protection ability of the coated products. In this study, a…

Nanoparticle Coatings for UV Protective Textiles

Takuya Tsuzuki, Xungai Wang

TAs the intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases every year, effective methods to block UV rays to protect human skin, plastics, timber and other polymer materials are…

Cationization of Cotton Fabric for Dyeing with Natural Anthraquinone Dyes from Fusarium Oxysporum

N.F. Ali, R.S.R. EL. Mohamedy

Two anthraquinone compounds are extracted from culture filtrates of Fusarium oxysporum isolate no. 4, which were previously isolated from roots of citrus trees affected with root…

Super Water Repellent Fabrics Produced by Silica Nanoparticle-containing Coating

Hongxia Wang, Jie Ding, Tong Lin, Xungai Wang

In this paper, we report on superhydrophobic fabrics (polyester, wool and cotton) produced by a wet-chemical coating technique. The coating solutions were synthesized by the…

Surface Modification of Nomex Fabric by a 172 nm Xe2 * Excimer UV Lamp

Jing Xie, Mei Yang, Kelu Yan, Ping Yao

Nomex fabric is irradiated by an Xe₂ ^* excimer UV lamp (172 nm). The influence of differentirradiating times and atmospheres (nitrogen and air) on the properties of…

Synthesis and Characterization of Soluble Conducting Polymers

Akif Kaynak, Richard Foitzik

Although conducting polymers have various potential applications, lack of solubility is an impediment in their direct application to material surfaces. Synthesis of alkyl pyrrole…

Effect of UV-Radiation on Extraction and Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Pomegranate Rind

Sajida Perveen, Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti, Shahid Adeel

Pomegranate (Punica granatum), which contains tannins as the main colouring component in the rind that imparts a yellowish brown colour on cotton fabric, has been selected and…

Characterization and Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Properties of Polymeric Fabrics Treated with UV/Ozone

S.F. Ibrahim, N.A El-Zaher, M.N. Micheal

Recently, much attention has been focused on using physical treatments for improving functional properties of polymeric fabrics since they have several useful advantages, such as…

Ultrasonic Assisted Dyeing Part I: Dyeing of Acrylic Fabrics Using C.I. Astrazon Basic Golden Yellow GLE

M.M. Kamel, F.A. Nassar, H.M. Helmy, H.H. Kafafy

The dyeing of acrylic fabrics using C.I. Astrazon Basic Golden Yellow GLE is studied with both conventional (CH) and ultrasonic (US) techniques. The factors that affect…

Self-Cleaning Wool: Effect of Formulation Concentration on Low-Stress Mechanical and Surface Properties

Wing Sze Tung, Walid A. Daoud

Self-cleaning fabrics have aroused attention in recent years by showing great potential in changing our life style to a more environmental friendly way. Although efforts have been…