new approach to UV-blocking treatment for cotton fabrics

In this study, a new approach to a uv-blocking treatment for cotton fabrics is developed using the sol-gel method. The treatment forms a thin layer of titania on the surface of cotton fibers, and the treated fabrics show much improved protection against UV radiation. with a UPF factor of 50+ or exce...

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Published in:Textile research journal 2004-02, Vol.74 (2), p.97-100
Main Authors: Xin, J.H, Daoud, W.A, Kong, Y.Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesion
Cotton
Experiments
Fabrics
Laundering
Skin cancer
Textiles
Thin films
Titanium dioxide
Ultraviolet radiation
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Summary:In this study, a new approach to a uv-blocking treatment for cotton fabrics is developed using the sol-gel method. The treatment forms a thin layer of titania on the surface of cotton fibers, and the treated fabrics show much improved protection against UV radiation. with a UPF factor of 50+ or excellent protection according to the Australian/New Zealand standards. The treated fabrics are also tested for washfastness. The results show that the excellent uv protection rating of the treated fabrics can be maintained even after 55 home launderings, indicating a high level of adhesion between the titania layer and the cotton. A bursting strength test of the treated fabrics shows no adverse effect from the treatment.
ISSN:0040-5175
1746-7748
DOI:10.1177/004051750407400202