A Novel Approach for Developing Smart Cotton Fabric with Dynamic Breathability and Easy Care Features
TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON, cilt.33, sa.3, ss.238-248, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 33 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1065260
- Dergi Adı: TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.238-248
- Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this study, cotton fabrics were treated with temperature-water responsive nanocomposites
consisting of shape memory polyurethane (SMPU) and cellulose nanowhiskers (CNWs) for smart
crease recovery/retention functions besides breathability. The smart crease recovery/retention
functions were determined in air/water at different temperatures and relative humidities simulating
laundry and drying processes. Smart breathability function was tested by water vapour permeability
tests under different temperatures-relative humidities and air permeability tests at different fabric
temperatures. Physical-mechanical properties and washing fastness properties were also investigated.
Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analyses confirm the
SMPU-CNW nanocomposite presence on fabric. Test results show that the treated cotton fabrics have
not only dual responsive permeability as a result of dynamic pore structure, but also dynamic crease
recovery/retention with enhanced mechanical properties. It is thought that suggested method can
contribute to both ecological and economic aspects of sustainability as a result of less energy and
polymer consumptions besides smart comfort enhancement and mechanical functions.