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Surface Treatment of Textiles Vol. 2
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Surface Treatment of Textiles Vol. 2

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 (31 October 2022) | Viewed by 24166

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Chi-Wai Kan

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Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Interests: textile coloration and finishing; surface treatment of textile materials; textile product evaluation; textile testing instrumentation; safety and health management; environmental management
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Dr. Aminoddin Haji

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Textile Engineering Department, Yazd University, Yazd 89195-741, Iran
Interests: textile dyeing and finishing; surface modification of textiles; natural dyeing; nanofibers; nanotechnology in textiles
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Textiles are commonly constituted of natural and synthetic fibers for normal applications. In order to impart functional or aesthetic effects on the textiles, the surface characteristics in the fiber play an important role. Therefore, surface treatment or modification is a possible way to provide value-added properties to textiles. The textile material/fiber surface can be treated or modified physically and/or chemically in order to achieve a different desired effect.

Thanks to the support of authors, reviewers, readers, and editorial board members, Vol. 1 of “Surface Treatment of Textiles” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/coatings/special_issues/Surf_Text) achieved great success, which is why we have decided to launch Vol. 2. It is our pleasure to guest edit this second Special Issue.

This Special Issue will provide an open forum to draw the attention of academic researchers and industrial experts to look into different aspects of the surface treatment of textiles. Topics in this Special Issue will include articles related but not limited to the (i) physical surface treatment of textiles and (ii) chemical surface treatment of textiles, for potential textile applications. Articles including but not limited to reviews, full papers, short notes, and communications are welcome for submission to this Special Issue. 

In particular, the topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Surface treatment;
  • Physical treatment;
  • Chemical treatment;
  • Textiles;
  • Fibers;
  • Functional properties.

Prof. Dr. Chi-Wai Kan
Dr. Aminoddin Haji
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

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Investigating Waterproofness and Breathability of a Coated Double-Sided Knitted Fabric
by Imene Ghezal, Ali Moussa, Imed Ben Marzoug, Ahmida El-Achari, Christine Campagne and Faouzi Sakli
Coatings 2022, 12(10), 1572; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12101572 - 18 Oct 2022
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The demand for waterproof breathable fabrics is increasing globally and so are efforts to develop such garments. In this paper, the development of a waterproof breathable textile by coating a double face knitted fabric is described. The applied polymeric coating is a mixture [...] Read more.
The demand for waterproof breathable fabrics is increasing globally and so are efforts to develop such garments. In this paper, the development of a waterproof breathable textile by coating a double face knitted fabric is described. The applied polymeric coating is a mixture of an acrylic paste and a fluorocarbon resin. The aim of this study was the investigation of the breathability and waterproofness of the coated samples. The coating was made of industrialized chemical products and did not require water use. The screen coating process wastewater was also reduced. Three parameters related to the coating process were analyzed and optimized. These parameters were the fluorocarbon resin quantity (%), acrylic paste quantity (g·m−2), and reticulation time (min). The analyzed responses were the air permeability, windproofness, water vapor permeability, and resistance to water penetration. The optimized values of air permeability and water vapor permeability were equal to 154.81 L·m−2·s−1 and 83.852%, respectively. These values were judged acceptable when compared with commercialized products. The windproofness and the resistance to water penetration were equal to 161.81 L·m−2·s−1 and 78.51 Schmerber, respectively. Thus, both responses still need to be improved in order to obtain waterproofness properties. Based on the obtained results, the coated fabric can be used as a laminate outer layer for producing waterproof breathable fabrics. Full article
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Surface Coating of Needle-Punched Nonwovens with Meltblown Nonwovens to Improve Acoustic Properties
by Çağlar Sivri and Aminoddin Haji
Coatings 2022, 12(8), 1092; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12081092 - 01 Aug 2022
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Unlike the term sound insulation, which means reducing the penetration of noise into other areas, sound absorption means reducing the reflection and energy of the sound on the surface. It has become a highly noticed issue in recent years because the noise in [...] Read more.
Unlike the term sound insulation, which means reducing the penetration of noise into other areas, sound absorption means reducing the reflection and energy of the sound on the surface. It has become a highly noticed issue in recent years because the noise in our daily life is increasing day by day, and it causes some health and comfort disorders. In many areas, textiles have been used for acoustics control and noise absorption purposes. The purpose of this work is to determine the most effective media for sound absorption performance and its relation to thermal conductivity from needle-punched nonwoven, meltblown nonwoven and hybrid forms in different arrangements of these fabrics. To provide comparable samples, both needle-punched nonwoven and meltblown nonwoven samples were produced from 100% Polypropylene fibres. According to sound absorption tests, the hybrid-structured sample having a composition similar to the needle-punched nonwoven sample placed at the bottom of our study, while the meltblown nonwoven sample placed as a face layer outperformed the rest of the samples in terms of sound absorption and thermal conductivity. ‘Meltblown only’ samples had remarkably higher sound absorption efficiency than most of the samples, while the ‘needle-punched nonwoven only’ sample had the lowest sound absorption efficiency in all frequencies. Full article
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Eco-Friendly In Situ ZnO Synthesis on PET Fabric Using Oxygen Plasma and Plant Waste
by Anja Verbič, Katja Brenčič, Gregor Primc, Miran Mozetič and Marija Gorjanc
Coatings 2022, 12(4), 537; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12040537 - 16 Apr 2022
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This study presents an eco-friendly protocol for the hydrophilization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric and the in situ synthesis of ZnO particles. The alkaline medium and reducing agent for ZnO synthesis were prepared as aqueous extracts from wood ash and pomegranate peel, respectively. [...] Read more.
This study presents an eco-friendly protocol for the hydrophilization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric and the in situ synthesis of ZnO particles. The alkaline medium and reducing agent for ZnO synthesis were prepared as aqueous extracts from wood ash and pomegranate peel, respectively. Due to the hydrophobic nature of the PET fabric, oxygen plasma treatment was included in the process. The influence of plasma treatment in different synthesis steps on the formation of ZnO and consequently on the morphological, colour and ultraviolet (UV) protective properties of the samples was discussed. The study showed that incorporating oxygen plasma treatment before immersing the samples in each solution for the ZnO in situ synthesis (natural alkaline medium of wood ash, zinc salt and natural reducing agent from pomegranate peel) produced PET fabric with the most uniform ZnO layer without visible cracks and the highest UV-blocking ability with a UV protection factor (UPF) of 300+. The colour measurements showed that increasing the number of plasma treatments leads to higher colour strength of the samples. Herein, a novel protocol for the production of protective PET fabrics is presented, which is also an example of a completely environmentally benign textile functionalization process. Full article
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Surface Modification of Polyester/Viscose Fabric with Silica Hydrosol and Amino-Functionalized Polydimethylsiloxane for the Preparation of a Fluorine-Free Superhydrophobic and Breathable Textile
by Mahdi Hasanzadeh, Hossein Shahriyari Far, Aminoddin Haji and Giuseppe Rosace
Coatings 2022, 12(3), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12030398 - 17 Mar 2022
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This work attempted to fabricate superhydrophobic fabric via a simple immersion technique. Textile fabrics were coated with silica nanoparticles prepared from tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) to obtain sufficient roughness with hydrophobic surface chemistry. Then, the coated fabrics were treated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) [...] Read more.
This work attempted to fabricate superhydrophobic fabric via a simple immersion technique. Textile fabrics were coated with silica nanoparticles prepared from tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) to obtain sufficient roughness with hydrophobic surface chemistry. Then, the coated fabrics were treated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) to reduce the surface energy. The effects of the PDMS concentration on the surface morphology and superhydrophobicity of as-prepared fabric were investigated. The morphology and the composition of superhydrophobic fabric were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDS), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The results revealed the formation of spherical silica nanoparticles with an average particle size of 250 nm throughout the fabric surface. The possible interactions between silica nanoparticles and APTES, as well as the fabrics, were elucidated. Investigating the hydrophobicity of fabrics via water contact angle (WCA) measurement showed that the treated fabric exhibits excellent water repellency with a water contact angle as high as 151° and a very low water sliding angle. It was also found that the treated fabric maintained most of its hydrophobicity against repeated washing, as the WCA of superhydrophobic fabrics decreased to 141° after 25 repeated washing cycles. The comfort properties of the obtained superhydrophobic fabrics in terms of air permeability and bending length did not reveal any significant changes. Full article
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Review on the Development and Application of Directional Water Transport Textile Materials
by Ya-Qian Xiao and Chi-Wai Kan
Coatings 2022, 12(3), 301; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12030301 - 23 Feb 2022
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Moisture (sweat) management in textile products is crucial to regulate human thermo-physiological comfort. Traditional hydrophilic textiles, such as cotton, can absorb sweat, but they retain it, leading to undesired wet adhesion sensation and even excessive cooling. To address such issues, the development of [...] Read more.
Moisture (sweat) management in textile products is crucial to regulate human thermo-physiological comfort. Traditional hydrophilic textiles, such as cotton, can absorb sweat, but they retain it, leading to undesired wet adhesion sensation and even excessive cooling. To address such issues, the development of functional textiles with directional water transport (DWT) has garnered great deal of interest. DWT textile materials can realize directional water transport and prevent water penetration in the reverse direction, which is a great application for sweat release in daily life. In this review article, the mechanism of directional water transport is analyzed. Then, three key methods to achieve DWT performance are reviewed, including the design of the fabric structure, surface modification and electrospinning. In addition, the applications of DWT textile materials in functional clothing, electronic textiles, and wound dressing are introduced. Finally, the challenges and future development trends of DWT textile materials in the textile field are discussed. Full article
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Review on Development and Application of 3D-Printing Technology in Textile and Fashion Design
by Ya-Qian Xiao and Chi-Wai Kan
Coatings 2022, 12(2), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12020267 - 16 Feb 2022
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Three-dimensional printing (3DP) allows for the creation of highly complex products and offers customization for individual users. It has generated significant interest and shows great promise for textile and fashion design. Here, we provide a timely and comprehensive review of 3DP technology for [...] Read more.
Three-dimensional printing (3DP) allows for the creation of highly complex products and offers customization for individual users. It has generated significant interest and shows great promise for textile and fashion design. Here, we provide a timely and comprehensive review of 3DP technology for the textile and fashion industries according to recent advances in research. We describe the four 3DP methods for preparing textiles; then, we summarize three routes to use 3DP technology in textile manufacturing, including printing fibers, printing flexible structures and printing on textiles. In addition, the applications of 3DP technology in fashion design, functional garments and electronic textiles are introduced. Finally, the challenges and prospects of 3DP technology are discussed. Full article
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