A Novel Approach for Developing Smart Cotton Fabric with Dynamic Breathability and Easy Care Features
15th International İzmir Textile & Apparel Syposium IITAS 2021, İzmir, Turkey, 26 - 27 October 2021, pp.240-247, (Full Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
- City: İzmir
- Country: Turkey
- Page Numbers: pp.240-247
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
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 with dynamic porosity. The smart crease recovery/retention functions were
determined in air and water at different temperatures simulating laundry and drying
processes and air permeability test was conducted at different fabric temperatures. FT-IR
and SEM analyses confirm the SMPU-CNW nanocomposite presence on fabric. Test
results show that the treated cotton fabrics have not only dual responsive shape memory
properties providing smart permeability, but also dynamic crease recovery/retention with
enhanced end-use properties.