A Novel Approach for Developing Smart Cotton Fabric with Dynamic Breathability and Easy Care Features

Year 2023, Volume: 33 Issue: 3, 238 - 248, 30.09.2023

Nazife Korkmaz Memiş Sibel Kaplan

https://doi.org/10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1065260

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/water at different temperatures and relative humidity simulating laundry and drying processes and air permeability test was conducted at different fabric temperatures. Also, physical-mechanical properties (weight, thickness, bending rigidity, and strength) and washing fastness properties were evaluated. 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 shape memory properties providing smart permeability, but also dynamic crease recovery/retention with enhanced mechanical properties. This method could contribute t ecological and economic aspects of sustainability as a result of less energy and polymer consumption with non-ironing property and treatment procedures and low chemical footprint.

Keywords

SMPU, cellulose nanowhisker, cotton, smart breathability, dynamic crease recovery/retention

Supporting Institution

Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey, Süleyman Demirel University

Project Number

118M228, 05424-DR-14

Thanks

This study was funded by the Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey (Project No. 118M228) and Süleyman Demirel University (Project No. 05424-DR-14). Furthermore, the authors would like to express their gratitude to Söktaş Group and also Pulcra Chemicals for fabric and chemical material supply, respectively.

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