Studies on the Properties of Biodegradable Wipes made by the Hydroentanglement Bonding Technique

Abstract

Nonwoven fabrics for household wipe applications were produced using the hydroentanglement bonding technique. Blends of three types of polyester/viscose fibers and flax/viscose fibers were utilized in this study. The wipes were compared in terms of their physical and mechanical properties, serviceability and durability under simulated use conditions. Physical properties, such as mass per unit area and thickness were measured and the fabric density was calculated. Tensile strength and elongation properties, both in the dry and the wet states, were studied and the liquid absorption characteristics of wipes were tested. Subsequently, the end use conditions for wipes, both in dry and wet cleaning were simulated and the changes in mechanical and absorption properties were tested to ascertain their serviceability. It is concluded that flax fibers can be successfully utilized for developing household wipes due to their good absorption characteristics and higher tensile strength and satisfactory durability.

Medical textiles

“…Cloths and wipes made from nonwoven fabrics [213], see Section 1.4.3, are commonly used on the ward for cleaning patients, staff or equipment and typically contain antibacterial and cleaning agents; preferably they are flushable [468] and biodegradable [469]. It appears that not all wipes are similarly effective, but also they do need to be used in a particular manner to work effectively.…”

Characteristics of Eco-friendly Kenaf Fiber-Imbedded Nonwoven for Automotive Application

“…The results showed that higher-volume porosity gives higher vertical wicking rate. Soukupova et al [24] studied the effect of the blend ratio of viscose and PET fibers on the wicking of the nonwoven and found that the capillary rise was higher for nonwoven fabrics containing more viscose fibers. Dubrovski and Brezocnik [25] predicted the model for the vertical wicking rate using the fiber density, fiber fineness, and nonwoven fabric density.…”

“…Soukupova et al [24] studied the effect of the blend ratio of viscose and PET fibers on the wicking of the nonwoven and found that the capillary rise was higher for nonwoven fabrics containing more viscose fibers. Dubrovski and Brezocnik [25] predicted the model for the vertical wicking rate using the fiber density, fiber fineness, and nonwoven fabric density. Das et al [26] and Tascan and Vaughn [27] examined the influence of fiber cross-sectional shape on the air permeability of nonwoven.…”

A S tudy of the Factors Affecting the Bursting Strength of Bicomponent Hydroentangled Non - woven Fabrics

“…Further research has been undertaken to understand the hydroentanglement process and the properties of the non-woven fabrics produced. As reported by several researchers the properties of hydroentangled non-woven fabrics are affected by the type of fiber, fabric basis weight, technology of web formation, web supporting substrate and water jets specifications (includes jets nozzles geometry, jet angle, input jet energy, water extraction and water circulation) [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. The mechanical properties of hydroentangled fabrics are affected by the jet energy.…”