Innovative multi-functional treatments of ligno-cellulosic jute fabric

Multifunctional cellulose-containing fabrics using modified finishing formulations

“…The enhancement in the aforementioned properties reects the positive role of the used nishing agents in enhancing the extent of crosslinking and xation of the uorocarbon polymer onto the nominated fabric surfaces, thereby changing the surface morphology, decreasing the surface free energy and creating water/oil repellent fabric surfaces. 38,39 On the other hand, incorporation of any of the nominated nanometal oxides into the conventional water/oil repellent nishing formulation results in a slight decrease in % N, along with a remarkable improvement in easy-care, UV-protection, water/oil repellency and antibacterial functionalities, regardless of the treated substrate and type of MO-NPs. The enhancement in the imparted functional properties of the treated substrates reects the positive role of the utilized nanometal oxides in: (i) enhancing the extent of xation, as well as the orientation of the uorine-containing polymer onto the fabric surfaces, thereby improving the effectiveness and lm forming properties; (ii) changing the surface topography and increasing the surface roughness, thereby leading to better hydrophobic effects than when the hydrophobic agent is applied alone, keeping other additives xed.…”

Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Textiles

“…The most important methods or techniques for conferring antibacterial activity to textiles may be broadly classified (Vigo, 1994;Mao and Murphy, 2001;Wallace, 2001;Lee et al, 2003;Zhang et al, 2003;Lim and Hudson, 2004;Mahltig et al, 2004;Purwar and Joshi, 2004;Mahltig et al, 2005;Williams et al, 2005;Höfer, 2006;Gao and Cranston, 2008;Dastjerdi and Montazer, 2010;Ibrahim et al, 2010a) as follows: (i) by incorporation of proper bio-active agents into the polymer melts before extrusion; (ii) by surface application (e.g., chemical grafting); (iii) by exhaustion and/or pad-dry-cure for natural substrates (e.g., resin treatment); (iv) by coating technology; (v) by chemical or physical modification of substrate and/or the active agent for chemical bonding; (vi) by spraying or foaming technique; or (v) by using sol-gel or encapsulation in sol-gel particles. Selection of the most appropriate physicochemical (e.g., coating, plasma, or laser surface treatment, microencapsulation) and/or chemical (e.g., grafting, cross-linking, covalent bonding, chelation) methods or techniques is governed by the chemical nature of the active agent, the fiber type, the fabric structure, the available equipment, and the demanded performance properties.…”

Functional Finishing of Jute Textiles—An Overview in India

“…Both the finished and finished/dyed jute fabrics can be utilized in versatile indoor applications such as colored products with specific fastness, decorative fabrics, upholstery, curtains, outer carpets, etc. taking in consideration both the economical and environmental requirements (Ibrahim et al 2010) Water-Repellent Finish and Crease-Resistant Finish Fluorochemicals are extremely compatible with different cross-linking resins like DMDHEU and melamine. 10% (owf) DMDHEU resin applied along with fluorochemical polymer and acetic acid by padded with 80% expression, dried at 80 o C, and cured at 150 o C for 5 min.…”