11th European Conference on Protective Clothing, Aydın, Türkiye, 20 - 23 Mayıs 2025, ss.1-8, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In this study, nitrogen- and phosphate-based compounds were used to impart flame retardant (FR) properties to cotton fabric. To increase the number of free hydroxyl end groups on the cotton fabric, dissolved cotton fiber obtained through two different methods was transferred onto the fabric via a mechanical scraping method. The regenerated cellulose was then coagulated using a formulation containing silanol and FR compounds. Since the wash durability of the obtained samples was observed to be insufficient, they were treated with a crosslinking formulation, and their wash durability were re-examined. The FR formulation successfully imparted high LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) flame retardancy to all samples. However, a dramatic decrease in LOI values was observed in samples washed with phosphate-containing detergent. In this study, carboxyl-functionalized crosslinking agents and the hydrophobic functional groups of silanes will be used to enhance washing durability. Additionally, flame retardant (FR) treatment parameters and the FR receipt will be experimentally restructured.