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Performance Properties of Multi-Functional Finishes on the Enzyme-Pretreated Wool/Cotton Blend Fabrics

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Research information related to application of enzyme as pretreatment and subsequent functional finishing on wool blended textiles for imparting multi-functional properties is still scanty. Yarn-blended wool/cotton fabric was pretreated with both a cellulase (Bactosol-CA) or a protease (Savinase-16.0LEx) in individual, subsequently finished with Synthappret-BAP and ${\beta}$ -cyclodextrin based combination to impart anti-shrink, anti-microbial, softening and anti-crease properties. The performance of the finished fabrics depended on type of finishing combinations applied rather than enzyme pretreatment. Savinase pretreatment followed by Synthappret+Ceraperm-MW combination finishing impart both anti-shrink property as well as softening, while Bactosol pretreatment followed by ${\beta}$ -cyclodextrin and sanitize combination finishing impart antimicrobial activity as well as anti-shrink finish to the wool/cotton blend fabric.

Source: Textile Coloration and Finishing

DOI: 10.5764/tcf.2011.23.1.001

Authors: L. Ammayappan, J. Jeyakodi Moses, K. Asok Senthil, A.S.M. Raja, Lam K.C. Jimmy

Institutions: National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology, PSG College of Technology, Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2119754535

FWCI: 2.085

Cites: 21

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10