TY - JOUR
T1 - A new approach to UV-blocking treatment for cotton fabrics
AU - Xin, J. H.
AU - Daoud, W. A.
AU - Kong, Y. Y.
PY - 2004/2
Y1 - 2004/2
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1177/004051750407400202
DO - 10.1177/004051750407400202
M3 - RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal
SN - 0040-5175
VL - 74
SP - 97
EP - 100
JO - Textile Research Journal
JF - Textile Research Journal
IS - 2
ER -