Improving Washable Woolen Fabric by Using Layer-By-Layer Coating

UĞUR Ş. S., Cinperi N. Ç., SARIIŞIK A. M.

Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon, vol.33, no.2, pp.185-196, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1074333
  • Journal Name: Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.185-196
  • Keywords: Washable woven wool blended fabric, layer-by-layer method, felting shrinkage, relaxation shrinkage, nano polyurethane
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

There are many different methods used in the industry to upgrade the antifelting and shrinkproof feautures of wool blended fabrics. In the study, Layer-by-Layer technique used to improve the antifelting and shrinkproof properties of wool blended fabrics as an effective nanofabrication method according to the literature. Different polyelectrolytes and nano-polyurethane were applied on ecru and light, medium, dark color dyed suit wool blended fabrics by using Layer-by-Layer method. After the application fabrics, relaxation and felting shrinkage, breaking and tear strength tests and color/strength measurements were performed. Besides, the effect of squeezing roller velocity and pressure on the fabrics were evaluated. It is ensured that the relaxation and felting shrinkage values are within ± 3% and observed soft-handle fabrics. In addition, SEM-EDX and FTIR-ATR analysis were performed to determine the surface properties of the fabrics and bond characterization of the films.