Bacterial Cellulose for Improving Wrinkle Resistance of Cotton Fabric

Cotton fabric, which is a natural cellulosic material, has many advantages. However, it is prone to wrinkling easily. On the other hand, Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a synthetic form of cellulose with unique structural and morphological features, making it suitable for use in various industries and m...

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Published in:Fibers and polymers 2024, 25(7), , pp.2535-2542
Main Authors: Zaeem, Niloofar Rafizadeh, Khajavi, Ramin, Shuran, Ali Ganji Jameh, Meftahi, Amin, Abed, Elahe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capillarity
Cellulose
Cellulose fibers
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Cotton fabrics
Cotton fibers
Crease resistance
Moisture resistance
Morphology
Physical properties
Polymer Sciences
Regular Article
Water absorption
Wrinkling
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Summary:Cotton fabric, which is a natural cellulosic material, has many advantages. However, it is prone to wrinkling easily. On the other hand, Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a synthetic form of cellulose with unique structural and morphological features, making it suitable for use in various industries and many applications. This study aimed to investigate the potential of developing a bacterial cellulose coating to improve the crease resistance of cotton fabric. Firstly, Acetobacter synthesized BC, dissolved in 4-methyl morpholine-4-oxide, and sprayed on cotton fabric samples. After the coated samples were dried and washed, the bacterial cellulose dissolved in the coating solution solidified and filled the gaps and spaces between the yarn and fibers. The morphology of coated samples showed the presence of a coated layer on cotton fibers and between them. Results also showed that the moisture regain of coated and uncoated samples was not significantly different. However, the coated samples exhibited better breaking strength, holding, and wrinkling resistance, while their wicking ability, water absorption, and breaking elongation decreased as expected. It was concluded that the new approach could potentially improve the physical properties of cellulosic materials, particularly in enhancing the crease resistance of cotton fabric.
ISSN:1229-9197
1875-0052
DOI:10.1007/s12221-024-00555-y