Antibacterial, Self-Cleaning, UV Protection and Water Repellent Finishing of Polyester Fabric for Children Wheelchair

Abstract

HE present work represents wheelchair furnishing in order to develop the usual leather furnishing, as it can be printed and prepared to serve the Disabled children since it conserves water, and reduces in the long run energy, washing cost, and time too, and it also increases moisture resistance, in addition to Aesthetics. A pure polyester fabric was treated with Zinc Oxide nanoparticles as well as a mixture of silicone rubber and hexane, to obtain the desired self-cleaning, anti-bacterial and UV protection finishings, as well as the fabric's water resistance. The finished samples were tested and the experimental results indicate that all the required measurements are included and discussed in detail.

Enhancement of the Functional Performance of Cotton and Polyester Fabrics upon Treatment with Polymeric Materials Having Different Functional Groups in the Presence of Different Metal Nanoparticles

“…The color fastness of the dyed fabrics was evaluated and is reported in Table 2. The washing fastness rating of the treated dyed fabric was excellent for both fading and staining with ratings ranging from 4 to 5, while those of untreated fabrics ranged from moderate to good for staining and for fading (2)(3)(4). All the dyed treated fabrics presented very good rubbing fastness (rating 4-5), indicating good diffusion and penetration of the dye into fiber substrates.…”

“…Despite their tremendous effectiveness, synthetic substances are detrimental to human health. As a result, natural or safe auxiliaries are viewed as an alternative to synthetic ones for functionalizing textile materials [ 4 , 5 ].…”