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Surface Treatment for Fabrics and Textiles

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 September 2023) | Viewed by 8157

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Dr. Weizhao Zhang

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Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Room 213, William M.W. Mong Engineering Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR, China
Interests: composite materials; advanced manufacturing; computational mechanics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Fabrics and textiles are being widely utilized today due to their excellent mechanical strength along fiber direction and superb formability induced by various woven structures. To form solid components with the desired geometry, fabrics and textiles are often composed with resin matrices, and a proper coating layer is essential at the fiber–resin interface for maximum bonding strength. Another purpose of coating is to protect and lubricate fibers during part manufacturing or deformation, where great impact and large relative sliding may happen among different fibers. Therefore, it is critical to select or develop suitable coating materials to improve the performance and processability of fabrics and textiles. Advanced coating materials can also be invented to implement additional functions, such as energy storage and damage sensoring capabilities, into fabrics and textiles. Moreover, for actual utilization, suitable manufacturing techniques are essential to establish for application of the coating materials to fiber surfaces at a low cost and with high efficiency.

Dr. Weizhao Zhang
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Multifunctionalization and Increased Lifespan of a Worsted Wool Fabric
by Amira Belhaj Rhouma, Christine Campagne, Nemeshwaree Massika Behary, Sebastien François, Charles Lanceron and Julien Vieillard
Coatings 2023, 13(4), 736; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13040736 - 04 Apr 2023
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A lack of dimensional stability of worsted fabrics when laundering leads to a rapid increase in wool textile waste. Dry cleaning is thus highly recommended; however, it requires solvent(s), which are not eco-friendly. The aim of this study was to produce a machine-washable, [...] Read more.
A lack of dimensional stability of worsted fabrics when laundering leads to a rapid increase in wool textile waste. Dry cleaning is thus highly recommended; however, it requires solvent(s), which are not eco-friendly. The aim of this study was to produce a machine-washable, 100% worsted wool woven as an outer fabric for men’s suit jacket that is also water-repellent in order to reduce the number of washes required during use. Chemical treatments were applied through successive paddings, using a blend of aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and polysiloxane (PUPX) for shrink-proofing/dimensional stability, followed by a second blend of an aqueous emulsion of fluorotelomer methacrylate and paraffin/hydrocarbon waxes (C6PW) polymers for water-repellency. The dimensional change of the finished fabric did not exceed 2%, meeting Woolmark requirements AW-1. Zeta potential measurements confirm that the fabric coated with PUPX has an overall anionic nature, which allows the good adhesion of the successive cationic C6PW polymer blend used in the second padding. Additionally, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis confirmed the good adhesion of the first blend (PUPX) to the wool fiber surface and inter-fiber bonding. After the application of (C6PW) resin, the fabric exhibited durable water repellency with a 5/5 spray test rating after 10 washes and dimensional stability, as well as high resistance to wear and abrasion, while retaining a soft feel and good flexibility. Full article
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A Highly Breathable and Machine-Washable ePTFE-Aided Down-Proof Cotton Fabric
by Yong Wang, Lili Ying, Ruixia Sun, Changlong Li, Zhenhua Ding and Zongqian Wang
Coatings 2022, 12(6), 826; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12060826 - 12 Jun 2022
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Feather and down textiles are widely used in our daily life, especially in winter. However, they are easily drilled out from the fabric body and are difficult to machine-wash, which thereby blocks their widespread application. In order to solve these issues, a highly [...] Read more.
Feather and down textiles are widely used in our daily life, especially in winter. However, they are easily drilled out from the fabric body and are difficult to machine-wash, which thereby blocks their widespread application. In order to solve these issues, a highly anti-drilling, breathable and machine-washable ePTFE-aided down-proof cotton fabric was prepared in this work, which was done by modifying a plain-weave cotton fabric with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) nanofiber membrane via point glue method. The fabrication procedure is simple, scalable and environmentally friendly, which is a prerequisite for large-scale production. The effects of tumble and washing cycles on pore size distribution and the corresponding anti-drilling behavior of the prepared down-proof fabric were systematically investigated. Furthermore, the machine washability, air permeability, thermal insulation and tensile properties of the fabric were studied. The results demonstrated that less than five drilled files escaped from the fabric surface, irrespective of tumble and/or laundering cycles, and it also has the advantages of being lightweight (<83 g/m2), having high breathability, a good thermal insulation rate (≈80%) and can be washed with surfactant by a laundry machine without explosion. Benefiting from the above characteristics, the as-prepared ePTFE-aided down-proof cotton fabric presents its potential application in the field of home textiles. Full article
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Analysis of Color Fastness and Shrinkage of Dyed and Printed Linen/Silk Fabrics
by Eglė Kumpikaitė, Indrė Tautkutė-Stankuvienė, Daiva Milašienė and Stasė Petraitienė
Coatings 2022, 12(3), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12030408 - 19 Mar 2022
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In this study, we analyzed the impact of the dyeing and the digital printing processes of linen/silk fabric (70% linen/30% silk) on its color fastness and shrinkage in the directions of warp and weft. This is a highly relevant topic because a single [...] Read more.
In this study, we analyzed the impact of the dyeing and the digital printing processes of linen/silk fabric (70% linen/30% silk) on its color fastness and shrinkage in the directions of warp and weft. This is a highly relevant topic because a single fabric combines two natural fibers of different origins—silk, a protein, is animal-based, whereas linen is derived from cellulose and is, thus, plant-based. Therefore, the different natures of the two fibers determine distinctive chemical properties. As a result, selecting the optimal technological course of processing for blended yarn fabrics and their yarn is a challenging task. The quality of the conducted finishing is determined by the physical properties of fabrics, such as color fastness to perspiration; soap; dry friction and wet friction; the pH of the fabric after finishing; and the shrinkage of the fabric in the directions of warp and weft. Here, color fastness was assigned the top grade with respect to all potentially harmful factors, except for wet friction. The evaluation proves that the technological regimes employed for digital printing and dyeing in the production item’s fabrics were properly selected. Full article
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